Geriatric psychiatry or Old Age psychiatry deals with patients aged above 65 yrs of age. In the elderly there are more chances of having two or more problems coexisting at the same time. Eg. A patient with parkinson's Disease while being treated may also have suspiciousness and aggression.
Our approach is more a team approach especially when dealing with Old Age concerns. Team consisting of Physician, Clincal Psychologists, Nursing, Psychiatrists and Occupational Therpaist if possible.
Most commonly seen Old Age Psychiatric problems are
- Dementia - Alzhemier's and other types
- Memory Problems
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Behavioural Problems like Disinhibition, Aggression, Suspiciousness (Suspecting spouses infidelity)
- Confusional States
Our well qualified clinical psychologists do NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL and other assessments for Psychological, Neurological and Dementia problems.
For appointment call 040-4006 8383 or 040-4006 8384
Email us at chetanahospital@gmail.com
Email us at chetanahospital@gmail.com