The unit offers specialized care for people aged 65 and over with severe and complex mental health problems who require a long-term rehabilitation program. Its aim is to help them reintegrate into the community, while considering the severity of the psychiatric disorders and disruptive behaviours.
Services are offered to people following a stay at the Short-Term Patient Unit.
Services include:
- Assessments
- Mental and physical rehabilitation
- Medical and psychiatric follow-ups
- Pharmacotherapy
- Psychosocial counselling
- Individual and group psychotherapy
The team consists of geriatric psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, patient attendants, social workers, occupational therapists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and administrative staff.
