Caring for the elderly

It can be complex to navigate through the stage of life when an individual retires and gives up a professional occupation, and this period is sometimes accompanied by anxiety, stress and depression.

Memory and attention disorders may also appear at this time of life. These problems are not always synonymous with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, but a check-up is necessary to determine the diagnosis and the appropriate care.

As the population grows older, more and more elderly patients present dementia-like ailments. Their families and friends are often exhausted since these situations are accompanied by anxiety, depression and sometimes behavioural disorders that require a great deal of time and attention.

If you are experiencing this sort of situation or if you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to discuss the matter with your general practitioner or contact us. One of our general psychiatry units can accommodate individuals with reduced mobility and a multidisciplinary team (a physician, psychologists, and paramedical staff) is at your disposal to answer your questions and construct a programme of care with you.