Speaker(s): 

Priya Marpuri, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

 Nidhi Karingula, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Review the diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and risk factors of anxiety in the elderly.
• Describe nonpharmacological and pharmacological strategies for the treatment of anxiety in the older population.
• Discuss the indications and side effects of different medication classes used in the treatment of anxiety in the elderly.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Nidhi Karingula, MD, Craig Riccelli, MD, Dominick Agosti, LCSW, DeAnn Hansum, PA-C, Lauryn Eister, NP, Corey Haupt, PharmD, RPh, Priya Marpuri, MD and McCarey Bast, PhD have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant. 

Commerical Support for this Session

None.