I. Introduction
II. Memory Disorders in the Elderly
1. Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
2. Use and Setting of Long-Term Care Services
3. Age-related Memory Loss
III. Depression in the Elderly
1. Depression and Comorbidities in the Elderly
2. Depression and Suicide Prevention
3. Depression Signs/Symptoms in the Elderly
4. Screening Tools for Geriatric Depression
IV. Treatment Options for Depression
V. Elder Abuse
1. Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
2. Risk Factors Contributing to Elder Abuse
3. Health Consequences of Abused Elders
4. Elder Abuse Prevention
5. Reporting Elder Abuse
VI. End-of-Life Care
1. Provider Role
2. Ethical Issues
3. Hospice and Palliative Care
4. Cultural and Spiritual Issues
5. Advance Directive Care Planning
6. Communication with Elderly and Family Members
7. Informed Consent and Decision-Making Capacity
8. Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide
VII. Case Study: Alzheimer's Disease
VIII. Summary