Dr Ian Hosford
Consultant Psychiatrist, Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay

Psychiatry training in Wellington, worked as consultant old age psychiatrist in Wellington, Taranaki and Hawke's Bay over the last 30 years. Also worked in Australia, most recently in Queensland 2020-2022. On PTAC advisory group Pharmac for 9 years and held various leadership positions in psychiatric services over the years.

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Mental Health in Older People

This will be an opportunity to participate in an open discussion about the various mental health issues that older people face. There will be an emphasis on the management of behavioural disturbance in dementia and treating depression in older people. Please bring your questions to the session to promote discussion.