Aging sometimes presents challenges that older adults find difficult to overcome. The loss of lifetime companions decreased physical and mental capabilities and the resulting loss of independence can be overwhelming. When these losses lead to confusion, depression or other types of behavioral problems, additional help may be needed. The University of Toledo Medical Center Geriatric Psychiatry Center is available to provide the needed care and treatment. With effective therapy, medications, and coping skills, independence can be maintained or improved, to provide a more satisfying lifestyle.

Because of our collaborative efforts with the Center for Successful Aging and the Office of Geriatric Medicine, patients and their families benefit from the clinical research and educational endeavors currently underway at UT and in the community. Our patients and their families have easy access to a resource library in the Center for Successful Aging that is home to over 700 books, 100 videos and 150 brochures on topics related to aging.

Inpatient

The inpatient unit includes elder-friendly patient rooms, a common dining area, conference and therapy rooms designed to meet the safety, physical and mental health needs of older patients.

The multidisciplinary team provides numerous therapeutic activities including:

Group and individual therapy

Patient family support therapy

Recreational and social activities

Occupational therapy

Medication management

Continued care planning

Rehabilitation services

Family counseling

Daily living skills

24 hour nursing services

Outpatient

The outpatient clinic is part of the Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and offers the older adult diagnostic assessment and treatment for a broad range of psychiatric disorders including, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders.