Abstract
Geriatric neuropsychiatry units have been developed in hospitals in various parts of the United States to provide an intensive diagnostic and treatment program for geriatric patients who have behavioral problems or the early signs of dementia. The Geriatric Neuropsychiatry Unit at the Boston City Hospital is described as a model unit. The process of patient selection and admissions criteria are outlined. Diagnostic interventions and the full evaluative process are then presented, followed by a summary of the therapeutic interventions. These interventions include pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, behavioral, and milieu therapies. The communications process essential for effective multidisciplinary team function is also reviewed. Discharge planning procedures are presented, along with a summary of patient outcomes.
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