Geriatric Psychiatry

Geriatric Psychiatry in Princeton, NJ

Thoughtful Mental Health Care Through Every Stage of Aging

Getting older brings experience, perspective, and wisdom.

It can also bring changes that are difficult to navigate.

Retirement. Loss. Medical illness. Changing independence. Caregiving. Loneliness. Changes in memory or cognition. New family roles. Medication complexity.

Each can affect emotional well-being.

And sometimes it becomes difficult to determine where a medical concern ends and a psychiatric concern begins.

At Princeton Psychiatry & Wellness, our approach to geriatric psychiatry considers the whole picture.

We May Evaluate Concerns Including:

Depression
Anxiety
Mood changes
Sleep difficulties
Grief and loss
Adjustment concerns
Behavioral changes
Psychiatric symptoms associated with medical conditions
Cognitive concerns requiring additional evaluation

Mental Health and Physical Health Are Connected

Psychiatric care in older adulthood requires careful attention to more than symptoms alone.

Medical conditions, medications, cognition, mobility, sleep, nutrition, independence, relationships, caregiving needs, and social connection can all influence mental well-being.

That is why we consider the interaction between:

Mental health. Physical health. Medication. Cognition. Family. Independence. Quality of life.

When appropriate and with the patient’s consent, family members and caregivers can also become valuable partners in treatment.

The goal is not simply to add another medication or another diagnosis.

It is to understand what has changed, what may be contributing to it, and what can help the individual maintain the greatest possible sense of emotional wellness, dignity, connection, and quality of life.