What Is Geriatric Psychiatry?

As you age, your body changes and your brain changes too. You become more susceptible to memory loss and other issues. Dr. Matthew Barnas and Dr. Deborah Ocasio at Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health, offer a wide range of psychiatric services, including geriatric psychiatry. They proudly serve residents in Galloway, Raritan, Cedar Knolls, and Springfield, NJ, with three convenient office locations.

What You Need To Know About Geriatric Psychiatry

Aging can be difficult, changing both your body and your brain. Along with the physical changes, emotional and mental changes can occur. A geriatric psychiatrist can help you or a loved one learn to manage emotional and behavioral changes. Some of the most common mental health issues treated by a geriatric psychiatrist include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Isolation
• Loneliness
• Dementia
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Neurological disorders

There are many benefits from seeing a geriatric psychiatrist. Consider that a geriatric psychiatrist can provide help with:

• Getting a restful, uninterrupted sleep
• Wanting to socialize with others
• Feeling less alone and isolated
• Feeling happier and more fulfilled
• Managing anxiety and stressful feelings
• Managing memory issues
• Controlling emotions and emotional outbursts

A geriatric psychiatrist uses all of the tools and techniques available to help people cope with age-related changes. A geriatric psychiatrist may recommend:

• Psychotherapy
• Memory care
• Medication therapy
• Group and individual counseling
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Hospital or residential treatment

A geriatric psychiatrist can also help provide the tools to enhance and improve memory, socialization skills, and overall wellness. Aging doesn’t have to mean living a less active, less healthy life. You can keep your brain and body well, no matter what your age and a geriatric psychiatrist can help.

Want To Know More?

To find out more about geriatric psychiatry and how it can help you or someone you know, talk with the experts. Call Dr. Matthew Barnas and Dr. Deborah Ocasio at Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health. You can reach them in any of their locations in Raritan, Cedar Knolls, and Springfield, NJ, by calling (973) 295-6335, so call today.