Geriatric Services
       
     
Geriatric Services
       
     
Geriatric Services

Aging can present many challenges, including concerns about memory, exacerbations of prior mental health conditions or new onset psychological issues triggered by stressors inherent in the aging process such as retirement or loss of a spouse. Additionally, older adults may often have one or more physical health conditions that influence their mental health in a dynamic way. My training in geriatric psychiatry allows me to address multiple issues that are unique to older adults including complex psychopharmacology and medication interactions, assessing confusion and memory, behavioral issues in dementia, home safety evaluations, bereavement and loss, late life depression and anxiety, caregiver burnout, and individuals aging with serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I am able to do home visits on a case by case basis, depending on the needs of the patient. I strongly believe that aging should be a process in which patients are able to maximize their quality of life, and I work collaboratively with individuals and their families to help them achieve this goal.