Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
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Behavioral Health
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Geriatric Psychiatry is a specialized unit that focuses on the older population. The unit is designed to evaluate and treat psychiatric patients with and without concurrent medical issues.
The goal of the unit Geriatric Psychiatry Unit is to return an individual to an optimal level of functioning in a timely manner with a plan of continued care after discharge.
The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Heywood Hospital admits patients 24 hours a day. The program provides short term, individualized treatment by a team of professionals including psychiatrists, internists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, mental health therapists, nutritionist, occupational therapists and physical therapists. After a complete evaluation, a treatment plan will be developed and may include the following components.
For more information on the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, please call (978) 630-6325.