Is There a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist in the House?

A few months ago, I received a call from a retired post-acute and long-term care practitioner who was trying to help a friend locate and schedule an appointment with a geriatric mental health specialist for his mother. The resident was 85 and lived in a small assisted living community about 90 minutes from a major metropolitan area. She had a long history of depression, anxiety, and what sounded like an undiagnosed dependent personality disorder. She had been admitted to the assisted living community one year earlier, and there was no evidence of a neurocognitive disorder.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Caring collaborative Source Type: news