Old Age Psychiatry

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Our Old Age Psychiatry provides continuing care for older and sick people who need more mental strength to beat the odds. Our Old Age Psychiatry department offers specialized and comprehensive mental healthcare services for elderly individuals facing various challenges associated with ageing. We understand that the later stages of life can bring unique emotional, cognitive, and social difficulties. Our team of experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to enhance the mental well-being and overall quality of life for our elderly patients.

We offer a range of services, including:

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions: Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions that commonly affect older adults, such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Medication Management: We carefully manage medication regimens to ensure optimal results while minimizing side effects.
  • Psychotherapy and Counseling: We offer individual, group, and family therapy to address emotional and psychological concerns.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT can help individuals manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions by changing negative thought patterns and behaviours.
  • Support for Caregivers: We provide support and education to family members and caregivers to help them cope with the challenges of caring for an elderly loved one with mental health issues.

Our goal is to empower our elderly patients to maintain their independence, dignity, and emotional well-being as they navigate the complexities of ageing. We strive to create a supportive and therapeutic environment where they can receive the care and attention they need to live fulfilling lives.

Call: 0484-2345771, 9447049394 | Email: [email protected]

Old Age Psychiatry Services

Depression in older stages may be due to worries about past actions, or the separation of children due to illness or geographical problems. Dependence on others for daily routines and chronic diseases will affect the mental status adversely which may lead to depression in older age.

Dementia is characterised by the presence of memory loss and associated behavioural problems. Depending on the severity, the illness can have devastating consequences in the sense that they may become dependent on others even for their activities of daily living.

Though uncommon, delusional disorder mainly occurs in association with depressive disorder or other psychological disorders. Characterised by fixed beliefs which persists despite giving them adequate proof to disprove the same beliefs. May even present before the onset of a dementing illness or other neurodegenerative illness.

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Panel of Doctors

A powerful team working for your Mental Health

Dr. Aswin Krishnan Ajit MD

MBBS, MD (Psych) Director & Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Aswin Krishnan Ajith is a highly qualified and experienced psychiatrist with a passion for providing compassionate mental health care to adults, a [...]

Dr. Prakash Chandran A. MA, MA, MA, PhD, PG Dip(Couns)

MA,LLB,PhD (Psychology), PG Dip Guidance & Counselling Psychologist

Dr. Prakash Chandran Arakkal, a distinguished Counselling Psychologist based in Kerala, India, is renowned for his expertise in resolving marital conf [...]

Dr. Chinju Somanathan, MBBS, DPM

MBBS, DPM. Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Lisha Balan, MPhil (NIMHANS), PhD

Clinical Psychologist