Mental Health and Nursing Home Residents Webinar

VHCA (3/14/2008)

Join AHCA for the Mental Health Issues Among Nursing Home Residents webinar on April 9th.   This online session is designed to describe the various manifestations of depression in nursing facility residents.   Depression is a growing issue for long term care residents.  In addition to the obvious emotional distress, depression has serious physiological and medical consequences.  The presentation will help you understand the various signs of depression in long term care residents; the role of medications in treating depression in long term care residents; and the importance of psychosocial and behavioral interventions in treating depression.   The webinar is scheduled from 2:00 pm - 3 pm EDT.  Space is limited so register today by clicking here.