Conditions We Evaluate and Treat in Older Adults
Psychiatric symptoms in older adults are frequently normalized, misattributed to aging, or simply missed. Here's what we treat, and why it matters.
Conditions We Specialize In
Depression and anxiety in older adults
Dementia-related behavioral symptoms (agitation, aggression, sleep disruption, paranoia)
Grief and late-life adjustment
Cognitive decline-associated psychiatric symptoms
Adjustment to loss of independence
Reducing problematic or disruptive behaviors
Improving stability of mood
Increasing motivation and progress in physical rehabilitation
Evaluating and maintaining cognitive functioning
Increasing socialization and overall quality of life
Signs a Resident May Benefit From a Referral
Staff and caregivers are often the first to notice these changes — here's what to watch for:
Persistent low mood lasting weeks or months. Not a normal or inevitable part of aging.
Withdrawal from social contact or activities they used to enjoy. One of the most consistent early signs of untreated depression.
Anxiety or worry that's become constant or disabling. Treatable, not just "part of getting older."
Behavioral changes that seem out of character — new agitation, irritability, or suspiciousness in someone who was previously even-tempered.
Sleep that has significantly changed — trouble falling asleep, frequent waking, or excessive daytime sleep, especially alongside mood changes.
Unexplained weight loss or appetite change, once a medical cause has been ruled out.
Grief that hasn't lifted after many months, or that's producing ongoing depression or functional impairment.
Cognitive changes accompanied by mood or behavioral symptoms. Treating the cognitive piece alone often leaves quality of life on the table.
Changes staff notice that the resident doesn't report. Older adults frequently underreport their own symptoms.
Current psychiatric medications that aren't working, or are causing side effects like sedation, cognitive impairment, or falls.