by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Insomnia is Not a Normal Part of Aging Insomnia is a common complaint among older adults. Many assume that getting older means no longer sleeping well. However, illness, inactivity, poor sleep habits, and the inappropriate use of alcohol, caffeine and tobacco—rather...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Tabla de Contenidos: Comprendiendo y Reconociendo las Necesidades Especiales de las Familias y las Personas a Cargo del Paciente Cinco Reacciones en el Ajuste de la Familia Cuidando a la Persona a Cargo del Paciente Ayuda para las Familias y Personas a Cargo del...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
EPIDEMIOLOGY In the next 15-20 years the population of older adults will double. 2-4% of the elderly meet current criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence. An additional 10-15% of the elderly meet criteria for at-risk drinking. Concurrent depression and alcohol use...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
A Mental Health Care Guide A guide for older adults, and their family members and caregivers, on how to prepare for a possible disaster and how to respond following one. Each year, people all over the world suffer various disasters—both natural, such as hurricanes,...
by Amanda Brahlek | Oct 15, 2025 | Patient Article
Una Guía de Salud Mental Esta es una guía para los adultos mayores, los miembros de su familia y cuidadores acerca de cómo prepararse frente a una posible catástrofe y que hacer en caso de que se produzca. Cada año, muchas personas en todo el mundo sufren catástrofes;...
by Jonathan Mundell | Oct 15, 2025 | Member Contributions, News & Announcements, President's Update
Dear AAGP Members, Whenever AAGP has a growth opportunity, I always go back to our Mission and Vision statements to guide the way. Our Vision: Optimal mental health and wellness for all aging adults. Our Mission: We are the community of geriatric psychiatrists, health...
