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Geriatric Program
Geropsychiatry is a specialized area of knowledge and expertise, focusing on
the physical and mental changes of aging, the specific needs and tasks of older
adults, and the issues of loss and adjustment of lifestyle that accompany the
aging process. People who benefit from geriatric services generally belong
to a specific age group. They often are experiencing or struggling with
changes brought on by this phase of life.
Problems addressed in the Geriatric Program:
- Anxiety disorders
- Medical/behavioral disorders
- Somatization disorders
- Bereavement
- Differential diagnosis
- Depression
- Chemical dependency
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- Adjustment disorders related to physical changes
- All psychiatric diagnoses or lifestyle changes, or dementia
- Behavioral and mood changes associated with dementia
- Caregiver's education, support and treatment
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Treatment settings available in the Geriatric Program:
- Dedicated Inpatient Unit with Specialty Programs
- Intensive Outpatient Program
- Outpatient Clinic
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Treatment:
Treatment begins with a specialized and comprehensive assessment and a
resulting plan of care. Treatment may include individual therapy or
counseling, group therapy, family or marital therapy, monitoring of physical
symptoms, medications, psychoeducation and/or case management. All
programs include a focus on changing physical needs, the interaction of mind and
body, issues of coping with loss, the changing need for physical and social
supports, and the impact of all these changes on self-image, family roles and
coping.
Information and Referrals:
Eugene Hickey, L.C.S.W., Program Director: (860) 545-7527
or
The Institute of Living Assessment Center: (860) 545-7200; (800) 673-2411
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