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Mood Stabilizers in Older Adults

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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Use of Lithium as a Mood Stabilizer in Older Adults

This chapter explores the use of lithium as a mood stabilizer in older adults and its potential role in preventing dementia. It discusses dosing considerations, individualizing the dose based on patient response, and monitoring for potential toxicity and side effects in older adults.

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