Old Age Psychiatry

The course shall teach about psychiatric disorders that arise for the first time in old age, and highlight the differential diagnostic features of these disorders as seen in the elderly.  Special attention shall be paid to the physical health, social circumstances, special needs, epidemiology and the services for the elderly in the Ugandan situation.  The effect of age on drug metabolism will be addressed and access to care addressed.

• Psychiatric syndromes in old age (Dementias, Affective disorders, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Declining health.  Physical disability.  Special needs and services for the elderly.  Drug treatments.