by Amanda Brahlek | Jun 11, 2026 | News & Announcements, President's Update
Dear AAGP Members, As I begin my year as President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our remarkable community. Over the past several weeks, I have reflected deeply on what AAGP has...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Fact Sheet Definitions Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older people. Dementia is a medical condition that disrupts the way the brain works. AD affects the part of the brain called the cerebral cortex (language and reasoning) which...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Feeling anxious or nervous is a common emotion for people of all ages and a normal reaction to stress. Feeling anxious can help us handle problems and strange situations, and even avoid danger. It is normal to feel anxious about illnesses, new social interactions, and...