Mental health concerns later in life are best addressed with providers who take the time to understand your wishes. When dealing with mental health conditions later in life they often come with co-occurring health concerns. It is common to spend time in doctor's visits discussing physical health and to allow desire, mood, and emotion take a back seat. When you work with mental health providers that specialize in treating aging populations the process should focus on establishing what quality of life means to you and give you more confidence and support.
Senior and aging populations who are encountering mental health difficulties often need to seek care from a provider that has the knowledge, experience, and compassion to help them navigate more than one issue at once. Advanced age comes with health concerns. Caretakers are also often involved and want to know that their loved one is being supported emotionally as well as physically. Some common signs and symptoms of mental health concerns that often develop in aging and advanced age populations include:
At Therapath Mental Health we have Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners that have experience supporting patients as they navigate issues related to advanced age. We also know caregivers often neglect their own mental health while taking care of loved ones. We have therapists who support aging clients as well as caregivers and believe that everyone benefits from having compassionate and encouraging support during any health journey or season of life. Very often going to one more appointment feels overwhelming. Our convenient telehealth appointments allow patients and caregivers to get the mental health support they need without having to travel to an office.
Patients who come to Therapath may work with a psychiatrist or PMHNP that specializes in aging populations. They conduct medication review, assessing cognitive function, treatment planning,and engage in communication with other providers. We also have therapists for the patient and for caregivers.
