This disorder was once considered hopeless. But today's medications often can reduce symptoms to manageable levels, and various therapies and rehabilitation efforts can help patients live more productive lives. Because schizophrenia is usually a chronic disorder, treatment must span the varying needs of patients over their lifetimes. We offer continuity of care through a range of services. All of our inpatient and outpatient programs strive to provide structure and support while helping each individual deal with gradually increasing responsibilities.
Family support is crucial to the long-term outcome of schizophrenic patients.
Our approach to geriatric psychiatry emphasizes respect for older adults and support for their families. All too often, depression and dementia are overlooked in older adults because of the popular misconception that aging is always characterized by confusion, low spirits, and low energy. On the contrary, these are not inevitable byproducts of aging, but treatable disorders. Any significant change in an older person's behavior, demeanor, and attitude may be due to depression. Physical complaints often are among the symptoms of depression in older patients, and so are disorientation and memory lapses.