Expert Psychiatric Care for Seniors
Life expectancy has increased dramatically in the United States, to 77.5 years. Older adults experience the same spectrum of behavioral health challenges as younger people. They also experience the mental health challenges of age-related illnesses and reactions to medications. Additionally, the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple by the year 2040.
To meet the need created by longer lifespans, the University Hospitals Department of Psychiatry offers specialized services for diagnosing and treating behavioral health disorders in older adults.
Outpatient Services:
Our program involves assessment and treatment of mental disorders for adults age 60 and older. We provide care to those with behavioral and mental disorders such as:
- Dementia
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
Available services include diagnostic assessment, psychopharmacologic management and psychotherapeutic interventions with respect to later-life developmental processes. Our clinicians emphasize care that is coordinated with primary and specialty care medical providers in conjunction with families and available support services.
Inpatient Services:
The inpatient program consists of a unit housed at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center. Inpatient psychiatric services involve stabilization of acute illness with multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment for older adults. We offer a warm and receiving environment with staff that is kind and personable. Our team collaborates with the patient’s primary care provider and family in addition to specialists from other medical service.
For More Information about Specialized Care for Older Adults
If you have concerns or questions about the mental health of a loved one, call 216-844-2400.