With the increase in our senior population comes the need to better understand how aging affects mental health. As one grows older, conditions like dementia, depression and stroke can disturb the ability to function or cope. As they struggle to comfort their loved one, family members often feel helpless.
Allina Mental Health's Geriatric Psychiatry Program involves families as their loved ones are cared for in these safe settings:
United Hospital
333 North Smith Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Call 651-241-8860 for assessment, referral or more information.
Nurses have special training and experience to meet each patient's unique needs.
Occupational and recreational therapists provide therapeutic group activities so that patients can have positive social interaction and spend less time alone.
Other specialists may provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary and nutrition consultation, and spiritual support.
A social worker/case manager works with the patient and family members to coordinate the transition back home or to another setting.
Patient criteria and referral
We accept patients who...
are 65 years and older (Exceptions for those under 65 are made on a case-by-case basis.)
may threaten the safety of themselves, others or property
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