SUMMARY OF CONTENT

Depression

There is a growing need for affordable senior housing options for low-income older adults as the population ages. Housing instability contributes to negative health outcomes. It is important for practitioners and policy makers to be aware of housing realities for an increasingly diverse and aging US population.

This module includes information and resources on senior housing options for older adults, available housing programs, and information on health effects of unstably, inadequate housing conditions.

POWERPOINT

ARGEC – Assessment of Geriatric Depression ppt [Download]

Note: At the end of the Powerpoint slides, a screen containing thumbnails of other presentations on the same (or similar) topic will appear. While these might be of interest or helpful, please note that they have not been constructed by, and are not affiliated with, the ARGEC.

EXPERT INTERVIEW

Guest Speaker Biography:

Dr. Ohaubunwa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at Emory University School of Medicine. She graduated with an MD/MBBS from University of Port Harcourt in Choba, Nigeria. Dr. Ohaubunwa completed residency training at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Lagos University Teaching Hospital and Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed her geriatrics fellowship training at the Emory University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ohuabunwa is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She is also board certified in Dermato-Venerology from the Medical College of Physicians of Nigeria. She has been appointed Medical Director of the Emma Darnell Geriatric Center at Grady Hospital. Dr. Ohuabunwa’s clinical practice is based at Grady Memorial Hospital, where she is primarily involved in Geriatrics Outpatient care. Her research has focused predominantly in health services and health disparities research, care transitions, preventive geriatric medicine, and psychosocial implications of dermatological disorders.

Dr. Ohuabunwa is a GACA awardee and is actively involved in interdisciplinary educational activities with a primary focus on hospitalization of the elderly and care transitions. Her teaching activities involve multi-level learners including PA students, medical students, medical and pharmacy residents, interdisciplinary hospital staff including nurses, case managers, social workers and pharmacists.

Podcast Topic and Location:

“A Discussion about Cultural Considerations when Assessing for Geriatric Depression”

In this podcast, Dr. Ohuabunwa discusses assessment for geriatric depression, with specific focus on diverse older adults whom she sees in her clinical practice. Podcast can be located within the powerpoint (above) – Slide #7 or by clicking below: