Geriatric Psychiatry
Behavioral health care for older adults
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Personalized Psychiatric Care for Seniors
Dealing with the changes that come with aging can be overwhelming. At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), we help you manage the mental and behavioral health symptoms you may experience as you age. These symptoms may include anxiety, depression, and memory loss.
Your geriatrician works with many care providers:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychiatric social workers
- BIDMC residents and Harvard Medical School trainees
- Neuropsychologists
- Clinical psychologists
Together, we evaluate your condition and provide the best treatment for you.
Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic
Our Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic is part of the BIDMC Psychiatry Ambulatory Service. We work with your gerontology primary care doctor to provide psychiatric consultation and recommend the right treatment for you or your loved one. Common treatments we offer include psychopharmacology and time limited psychotherapy.
At our specialized geriatric psychiatry clinic, we focus on the following:
- Behavioral and emotional changes related to dementia
- Depression management
- Medication management
- Your emotional, physical and social needs
We invite your family members to attend appointments with you.
