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Geriatric Psychiatrists - Providence, RI

We found 19 geriatric psychiatrists in Providence, RI.

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Dr. Luisa Skoble, MD

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Geriatric Psychiatry

593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI

401-444-4000

Dr. Luisa Skoble practices geriatric psychiatry in Providence, RI and Westerly, RI. She graduated from New York Medical College.
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Dr. Gabor Istvan Keitner, MD

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Geriatric Psychiatry

593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI

401-444-3534

family therapy services, depression, mood disorders

Dr. Gabor Keitner, who practices in Providence, RI and East Providence, RI, is a medical specialist in geriatric psychiatry. He graduated from Queen's University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Jeffrey M. Burock, MD

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Geriatric Psychiatry

140 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI

401-793-4300

Dr. Jeffrey Burock is a geriatric psychiatry specialist in Providence, RI and Newport, RI. Dr. Burock attended Creighton University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Laura A. Stanton, MD

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Geriatric Psychiatry

140 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI

401-793-4300

Dr. Laura Stanton practices geriatric psychiatry in Providence, RI. Dr. Stanton studied at Drexel University College of Medicine.

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What is Geriatric Psychiatry?

Geriatric psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry focusing on the treatment of mental and emotional health in older adults. This subspecialty examines psychiatric wellbeing in the context of the physical and cognitive changes that occur with aging. Geriatric psychiatry seeks to improve the quality of life of adults by facilitating successful transitions into old age.

Geriatric psychologists work to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders for seniors. They may participate in mental disorder research and psychiatric clinical trials.

Geriatric psychiatrists treat both newly developing and pre-existing conditions in older adults. In particular, these psychiatrists engage with conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer's, and delirium (confusion) as well as their behavioral symptoms. Other disorders a geriatric psychiatrist may treat include depression, anxiety, and mental illness.

Diagnosis is reached through cognitive assessments, psychological tests, and at times, neurological examinations. Geriatric psychiatrists may review a patient's psychiatric family history, as well as their social function and daily routine.

Geriatric psychiatrists may prescribe some combination of pharmaceutical medication, therapy, or cognitive rehabilitation. Comprehensive care plans consider both medical and emotional health, as well as differences in sensory and cognitive capacity. Geriatric psychologists monitor patient risk factors, and might recommend care facilities or senior services if appropriate. Geriatric psychologists may also equip elder caregivers with educational resources.