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Clinical Programming for Geriatric
Patients
Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic
The Clinic is a multidisciplinary group of health care providers dedicated
to the comprehensive mental health treatment of older adults. The Clinic
offers evaluation and management of persons over the age of 60 and their
caregivers. Expert physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers
are available for the evaluation of each patient. On-site consultations
may be provided by neurologists and neuropsychologists. All of the health
care providers in this clinic are on the staff of The Mount Sinai Medical
Center. Services are available in English and Spanish. The Geriatric
Psychiatry Clinic specializes in: memory fisorders, behavioral disturbances
that result from memory disorders, depression, chronic mental illness,
individual and family counseling, group therapy for caregiver issues
and bereavement issues.
Clinical Services
- Ambulatory Services
Specialized multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment for individuals
over 65. Explicit areas of expertise include mood disorders, memory
and cognitive impairment, anxiety disorders, and behavioral disturbances.
Contact information: (212)241-9382 Inpatient: 38 beds, ALOS is 20
days for those over 65 or with geriatric problems requiring intensive
evaluation and treatment initiation in a locked, well-staffed setting.
Contact information: (212) 824-7014
- Inpatient Services
38 beds, Average Length of Stay is 20 days for those
over 65 or with geriatric problems requiring intensive evaluation
and treatment initiation in a locked, well-staffed setting.
Contact information: (212) 824-7014
- Specialty Programming
- Memory Disorders Evaluation and Treatment Program
- The Caregivers Program
- Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center
- Support Groups
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