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You are invited to join us at our monthly breakfast program:
Geriatric Psychopharmacology Update: Pearls and Pitfalls in the Treatment of Older Adults
Presented by Kacy Richmond, M.d., M.A. and Mark Hugick, MD, M.B.S.
Dr. Richmond is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Morristown as part of Pegasus Psychiatry Associates. She was a Fulbright Scholar in Chile, and is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Hugick is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Morristown as part of Pegasus Psychiatry Associates. He was the Promise Clinic’s Lead Coordinator during his final year of residency, providing psychiatric consultation for disadvantaged populations in New Brunswick, NJ.
This talk will cover new medications for the treatment of Alzheimers (donanemab, FDA approved in 2024, and lecanemab, FDA approved in 2023) and new medications for the treatment of mood disorders and their use in the elderly. We will review the pathophysiology of Alzheimers, medications that decrease and increase the risk of dementia, and special considerations in the psychiatric treatment of older adults.
This program is intended for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and graduate students. It will be presented at an intermediate level, meant for those with some prior knowledge of the subject matter. The presenter receives no commercial support and reports no conflict of interest regarding this presentation.
Learning objectives: At the end of the program the attendee will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of avoiding anticholinergic medications (especially over the counter) in the elderly.
2. Describe signs of anxiety and depression in the elderly.
3. Explain the new treatments for dementia.
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
9:00 – 10:30 am
Where: Saint Elizabeth University
2 Convent Rd.
The Conference Room in St. Joseph’s Hall
Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: MCPA member Zoom, or in person with buffet breakfast $22
Non-member Zoom, or in person with buffet breakfast $29
Psych grad student Zoom free or in person with buffet $10
Breakfast will be served from 9:00 – 9:30 am, providing a chance to network with colleagues and students. The presentation will follow from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Payment may be made at the door by cash or check (made out to MCPA) if you did not pay online when you registered.
Please register online by Monday, April 6th , 2026 at www.mcpanj.com. If you have questions or prefer not to register online, please contact Sarah Dougherty at Sarah@doughertypsyd.com or 973-539-6677. Americans with Disabilities Act: This location is ADA accessible. For accommodations, please make requests at least 14 days prior to the event by contacting Sarah Dougherty at Sarah@doughertypsyd.com or 973-539-6677.
1.0 CE Credit Available
This program is co-sponsored by NJPA and the Morris County Psychological Association. NJPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education or psychologists. NJPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The program is approved for 1.0 CE credit. The cost of a CE Certificate is $15 for NJPA members,
Refunds will be granted (less administrative fees) for cancellations received at least 24 hours prior to event start.