Compassionate Mental Health Care for the Elderly
Expert Support for Age-Related Emotional, Cognitive & Behavioral Wellness
At Dr. Sathiya Ganesan’s clinic, we specialize in providing sensitive, comprehensive psychiatric care for older adults facing memory issues, dementia, depression, and emotional challenges. Our geriatric mental health services are designed to enhance quality of life, support independence, and bring peace of mind to both patients and families. Whether it’s age-related mood changes or progressive cognitive decline, we offer personalized assessments, therapies, and caregiver guidance tailored to every stage of elderly care.
Geriatric Psychiatry Services
- Comprehensive Geriatric Psychiatric Evaluation
- Depression and Anxiety Management in the Elderly
- Late-Onset Schizophrenia Treatment
- Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults
- Sleep Disorders in Geriatric Population
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Medication Review and Polypharmacy Management
- Parkinson’s Disease with Psychiatric Symptoms
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Seniors
Elderly Support & Holistic Care Services
- Geriatric Counseling & Emotional Support
- Social Isolation & Loneliness Interventions
- Functional Decline & Fall Risk Assessment
- Daily Living Skills and Lifestyle Counseling
- Caregiver Burnout Management
- Multidisciplinary Team-Based Care Planning
- Home-Based Psychiatric Visits for the Elderly
- Advanced Care Planning & End-of-Life Counseling
- Nutritional & Physical Activity Counseling
- Legal and Financial Planning Referrals for Elderly
Dementia & Memory Care Services
- Early Diagnosis of Dementia & Cognitive Screening
- Alzheimer’s Disease Management
- Vascular Dementia Care
- Frontotemporal Dementia Treatment
- Lewy Body Dementia Support
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Monitoring
- Behavioral and Psychological Symptom Management
- Wandering and Agitation Control Programs
- Memory Rehabilitation Therapy
- Family Education & Dementia Caregiver Support
Personalized Counselling & Therapy for Elderly Mental Wellness
Restoring Dignity, Clarity, and Emotional Balance in Every Stage of Aging
Dr. Sathiya Ganesan offers a wide range of personalized counselling services and evidence-based therapies designed to support women at every stage of life—from adolescence to motherhood, menopause, and beyond. Whether you’re facing emotional challenges, hormonal mood shifts, trauma, or life stressors, our compassionate and holistic approach helps you heal, grow, and regain emotional balance in a safe, supportive environment.
Counselling Services
- Geriatric Psychological Counseling
- Helps seniors cope with emotional distress, mood changes, and life transitions.
- Grief and Loss Counseling
- Supports elderly individuals in processing the loss of a spouse, friend, or independence.
- Depression and Anxiety Counseling for Seniors
- Provides targeted support for managing mood disorders common in later life.
- Cognitive Decline and Dementia Counseling
- Offers understanding and strategies to cope with memory loss and confusion.
- Family & Caregiver Counseling
- Equips families with tools and emotional support to care for elderly loved ones.
- End-of-Life & Palliative Mental Health Counseling
- Provides peace, comfort, and psychological care during advanced illness or end-of-life stages.
- Sleep Hygiene and Insomnia Counseling
- Addresses common sleep issues in older adults to promote restful aging.
- Adjustment to Aging Counseling
- Assists seniors in accepting physical, emotional, and social changes due to aging.
- Loneliness and Social Isolation Support
- Helps combat feelings of disconnection and builds emotional resilience.
- Behavioral Management Counseling for Dementia Patients
- Guides families in managing agitation, aggression, and wandering in dementia.
Therapies for Elderly & Dementia Care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Restructures negative thinking to improve mood and coping in the elderly.
- Reminiscence Therapy
- Encourages memory recall to boost mood, identity, and communication.
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
- Uses group-based activities to improve memory and thinking skills.
- Validation Therapy
- Acknowledges and empathizes with the emotions of dementia patients.
- Music and Art Therapy
- Enhances emotional expression and cognitive engagement through creative mediums.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Seniors
- Reduces anxiety and improves attention through guided mindfulness techniques.
- Supportive Psychotherapy
- Offers a safe space to express fears, losses, and emotional struggles.
- Occupational Therapy for Daily Living Skills
- Restores functional independence and safety in everyday tasks.
- Reality Orientation Therapy
- Reorients disoriented elderly individuals to time, place, and person.
- Behavioral Activation Therapy
- Encourages enjoyable, purposeful activities to counteract depressive symptoms.
Explore the Full Range of Compassionate Psychiatry & Therapy Services at Dr. Sathiya Ganesan’s Clinic
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GeriaticAnswers That Matter: Geriatric Psychiatry & Dementia Care
Guidance for Families, Clarity for Caregivers, and Confidence for Seniors
Navigating mental health in older age can raise many questions. This FAQ section is designed to address your most common concerns about dementia, elderly counseling, therapies, and caregiving. Whether you’re seeking support for a loved one or looking to better understand age-related psychological changes, you’ll find clear, expert answers here to help you take the right step forward with confidence and compassion.
When should I seek psychiatric help for an elderly family member?
If your loved one is experiencing persistent memory loss, confusion, mood changes, sleep problems, or unusual behavior, it’s important to consult a geriatric psychiatrist. Early intervention can greatly improve outcomes.
What mental health issues are common in older adults?
Depression, anxiety, dementia (like Alzheimer’s), late-onset psychosis, sleep disturbances, and social isolation are common among the elderly and often require professional care.
How is dementia diagnosed and treated?
Dementia is diagnosed through cognitive assessments, brain imaging, and clinical history. Treatment includes medications, cognitive therapies, and behavioral support to slow progression and enhance quality of life.
Are therapies like CBT effective for the elderly?
Yes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), reminiscence therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy are highly effective for treating depression, anxiety, and grief in older adults.
What support is available for caregivers of dementia patients?
We offer caregiver counselling, education on managing behavioral symptoms, stress reduction techniques, and practical strategies to ease the caregiving burden.
How do you treat behavioral problems in dementia patients?
Treatment includes a combination of behavioral counselling, validation therapy, medication when needed, and caregiver training to manage agitation, aggression, and confusion.
Is there therapy available for loneliness and emotional decline in seniors?
Absolutely. We provide emotional counselling, social engagement strategies, and therapy to help elderly patients cope with loneliness, grief, and life transitions.
Can memory loss in elderly people be reversed?
While not all memory loss is reversible, early intervention, mental exercises, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments can help slow cognitive decline and improve functioning.
Do you offer home visits for elderly psychiatric patients?
Yes. For patients with mobility issues or severe conditions, home-based consultations and therapy sessions may be arranged on a case-by-case basis.
How often should elderly patients attend therapy sessions?
It depends on the diagnosis and individual needs. Typically, sessions may be weekly or bi-weekly, and frequency may reduce as the condition improves.
