The purpose of this seminar is to raise awareness, enhance clinical competency, and promote evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders (SUD) in older adults. Given the growing aging population and the often-overlooked nature of SUD in later life, this session aims to equip healthcare professionals, mental health clinicians, geriatric care providers, and community leaders with the knowledge and tools to identify, assess, and treat substance misuse in older adults effectively. This webinar will help participants integrate tailored, multidisciplinary approaches into their practice. Ultimately, the goal is to improve health outcomes, and change policies that enhance care for older adults struggling with substance use disorders.
1. Recognize the prevalence and trends of substance use disorder among older adults.
2. Identify the physiological, psychological, and social risk factors unique to aging.
3. Explain the multifaceted health impacts of substance misuse in later life.
In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform.
Contact Hours (Certificate of Attendance): up to 1.25 for attending the entire session.
If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.
Mardoche Sidor, MD, serves as the Medical Director for a distinguished non-profit organization based in New York City, dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals grappling with serious mental illness compounded by other health factors. With an array of board certifications in general adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction psychiatry, Dr. Sidor exemplifies a steadfast commitment to excellence and a profound grasp of the intricate dynamics of mental health across all stages of life. His training in community and public psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and psychotherapeutic modalities further enriches his clinical expertise.
