Geriatric Psychiatry
Marc Agronin, MD
Chief Medical Officer, MIND Institute and Behavioral Health
Miami Jewish Health
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
As the global population continues to age, it is becoming increasingly important to identify effective coping strategies for older individuals. This session will explore the concept of resilience and how it relates to aging, including the potential challenges that older adults may face and the coping strategies that may be particularly helpful for this population. With a focus on the challenges faced by aging patients, we will explore how to identify and bolster coping strategies that can help patients maintain resilience in the face of those challenges.
This session will explore practical strategies for assessing coping skills in aging patients, including how to identify factors that may be undermining resilience, such as social isolation or cognitive decline. Additionally, participants will learn how to collaborate with aging patients to develop personalized plans for enhancing resilience, including strategies for fostering a sense of purpose and meaning in life. By the end of the session, attendees will have a deeper understanding of how to support aging patients in living their lives with purpose and resilience.