Definition
Programs that specialize in providing multidisciplinary care including preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services for older adults with anxiety disorders, depression, cognitive impairments, psychoses or other mental health conditions in their homes, in long term care facilities or in hospital or nursing facility settings. The objectives of geriatric psychiatry are to improve the quality of life for older individuals who may have a combination of psychological, physical and social needs; and to support their ability to live independently in the community for as long as possible.
URL Name
RP-6400-2700
Third Level Code
RP-6400
Taxonomy Code
RP-6400.2700
Parent Code
RP-6400
Family Code
R
Second Level Code
RP
Fourth Level Code
RP-6400-2700
Use References
Gereopsychiatry, Geriatric Mental Health Care, Psychogeriatric Assessment, Psychogeriatric Care, Psychogeriatrics, Psychogeriatric Treatment, Geriatric Behavioral Health Care
Publication Status
Online