Geriatric Psychiatry
Mental health needs change with age. Our providers offer psychiatric evaluation and medication management for older adults dealing with depression, anxiety, memory concerns, sleep changes, grief, or the emotional weight of chronic illness. We prescribe carefully, accounting for other medications, medical conditions, and sensitivities common later in life, and coordinate with primary care and family when helpful. Available at our Frederick office.
Our approach to geriatric psychiatry
Mental health needs change with age, and so does the way medication should be prescribed. We provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for older adults dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, memory concerns, sleep changes, or the emotional weight of chronic illness.
We prescribe carefully, accounting for other medications, medical conditions, and the sensitivities that are common later in life, and we coordinate with primary care and family when that helps.
Who this is for
You may benefit if you are…
- Older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, or grief
- Patients with memory or sleep concerns that need evaluation
- Families seeking psychiatric support for an aging loved one
- Patients who need medication carefully coordinated with other conditions
What to expect
Care begins with an unhurried evaluation and continues with regular follow-up at our Frederick office, at a pace that works for older adults and the family members who help coordinate their care.
Geriatric Psychiatry: common questions
- Can family be involved in care?
- Yes, with the patient's consent. We often coordinate with family members and primary care providers to keep treatment safe and consistent.
- Do you evaluate memory concerns?
- We evaluate the psychiatric side of memory and mood changes and coordinate with primary care or neurology when a fuller workup is warranted.
Become a patient
We typically respond to new-patient inquiries the next business day.