Have you ever wondered if one of your family members is struggling with a mental health issue? This could be a new medication side effect or one that has built up over time; a new presentation of an ongoing mental health issue; depression as a result of a major life event or death of a loved one; or a new medical issue. This can be a vulnerable and complex topic for anyone’s family.
When would we want to think of meeting with a psychiatrist to help ourselves or someone we love? Dr. Art Walaszek is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His clinical expertise is in mental illness among older adults. Among his many other duties, Dr. Walaszek provides care to older adults with depression, anxiety, dementia and other mental health conditions; and teaches psychiatry residents, other health care providers and family members how to do the same.
Dr. Walaszek will provide us with an overview of how we can think about mental health as we age, as well as insights on why we might seek services in the psychiatry clinic or from another mental health provider for ourselves or a family member. He will discuss the clues that could tell us that it might be a mental health issue we are dealing with, and what other things could possibly be going on - stress, dementia, medication reactions, a new diagnosis?
Many of us have a friend or a family member who has mental health issues, or are living with a variety of mental health issues ourselves; and it could be very helpful to know some things to be aware of and ways to help. Dr. Walaszek can help us identify what we should discuss with our primary care provider and when would be a good time to consult with a mental health professional.
Food pantry contributions: Goodman Community Food Pantry
Both cash and checks payable to GOODMAN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY will be accepted.
Parking: Enter Oakwood grounds at the traffic light at Island Drive and Mineral Point Road. Take the left fork and then the second driveway on the right to enter visitor underground parking. Push the button for assistance. Park in any visitor stall; take elevator to first floor lobby where signs or a receptionist will help. When you exit the underground parking the garage door opens automatically. You may also park in a surface visitor spot (marked spaces along the drive and up the hill toward the large lot). On foot, enter Heritage (6205 Mineral Point Road) at its main entrance (third driveway on the right, at stop sign) or enter the auditorium doors directly from the lower drive.
Registration: Advance registration is required. If you are not registered in advance, you may not receive handouts. If you or your companion registered for this seminar but cannot attend, please email or call the UWRA Office.
Questions? Call or Email
UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu
