Geriatrics Treatment

  • 1. Individualized psychotherapy
    Older adults can develop mental health disorders that were not present earlier in their lives. Coupled with physical illnesses, these disorders require unique case-by-case analysis to determine the best course of treatment

  • 2. Group Psychotherapy:
    Group therapy programs
    Since certain conditions and feelings are common to most geriatric patients, group therapy can be a useful tool to add to a treatment plan. Often used in conjunction with individual therapy and medicine, group therapy helps patients feel less alone and able to connect with others experiencing similar challenges. Educational workshops held in group settings allow patients to learn more about the prevalence of mental health conditions in older adults and help them maintain a semblance of control through knowledge.
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  • 3. Reminiscence therapy (RT): RT is also known as life review therapy. It is often used to treat severe memory loss or dementia. RT works by encouraging people to revisit moments from their past. It is a form of talk therapy.

    RT may use props or sensory stimulation to spark memories. Smells and sounds from a person’s past are some examples. It can work in both one-on-one or group settings.

  • 4. Grief Counselling:
    Grief counseling is intended to help the client grieve in a healthy manner, to understand and cope with the emotions they experience, and to ultimately find a way to move on . This can be accomplished through existential therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, and/or family therapy

  • 5. Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST): CST is a structured program for groups of people with mild to moderate dementia. At meetings, the group does mentally engaging activities, like talking about current events, singing, playing word games, or cooking from a recipe.

    6. Reality Orientation Training: It goes over basic things like the person’s name, and the date and time. They might have signs with that information placed around their home. Some people find this to be too much or even patronizing. If it’s not working for your loved one, drop it.

  • 7. SPEECH THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA:
    Many seniors who suffer from memory disorders experience cognitive communication difficulties, which is why it’s often hard for such people to remember and process information.

    When Speech-Language techniques are taught effectively, elderly people with memory problems may gain greater control over their ability to reason and speak.

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