 The most common ailments for the elderly aged 65 and above are likely to be adjustment problems, depression, memory loss and adjustment problems. The elderly are generally treated for the following conditions.
- Adjustment Disorders
- Mood Disorders e.g. depression
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- Memory loss related to dementia
- Anxiety Disorders
- Psychotic Disorders
- Others e.g. grief and loss issues, behavioural problems, and stress from physical illness
Patient
Services
We provide assessment and treatment for
the following:
- Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis of mental disorders in old age
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Home-based assessment and treatment (APCATS)
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- Medico-legal assessment
eg: having the mental capacity to draw up wills and manage affairs
Our dedicated multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists,
psychologists, nurses, medical social workers and occupational
therapists,
case managers , physiotherapists and pharmacists
ensure that our patients receive comprehensive
care.
Treatment is designed to meet each person's needs. Treatment
methods used at our clinic include:
- Medication
- Counselling & Psychological Treatment
- Electroconvulsive Treatment
- Physiotherapy
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provides customised group sessions of 5 - 10 patients to promote fun and interaction as they participate in programmes on fall prevention and fitness training.
- Occupational therapy [+]
Specialty Clinics & Programmes
We have a Psychogeriatric Clinic located at Specialist Clinic B, Geylang Behavioural Medicine Clinic and Community Wellness Clinic which cater to the mental health needs of the elderly in Singapore. Services provided include both inpatient and outpatient assessments and management by the multi-disciplinary team.
Community-Based Services
Aged Psychiatry Community Assessment and Treatment Service (APCATS) is a community-oriented psycho-geriatric outreach service that provides assessment and treatment for homebound or frail elderly patients. Its programmes provide assessment and treatment and coordination of services to improve the continuity of care.
In order to expand psychogeriatric services into the community, the Regional Eldercare Agencies Partnership (REAP) is an extension of APCATS. It aims to build capacity by enhancing training and support of community partners, enabling the early detection and management of psychogeriatric problems in the community. A newly launched initiative in 2008, IMH has partnered community eldercare agencies and family physicians for training, consultation, coordination and support to improve the continuity of care for the elderly with mental illnesses.
Appointments
and Referrals
The Institute of Mental Health (IMH)
provides specialist outpatient services for psychological and
psychiatric problems. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team of
psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, medical social workers and
occupational therapists ensure that our patients receive
comprehensive care. Treatment is designed to meet each person's
needs. Please click on the clinics for more information.
What to bring on your first visit
On
your first visit to the clinic please bring along the following
documents for registration if you have them:-
Referral documents
- Referral letter from your doctor (if any)
Identification documents
- Identity card (for citizens or Permanent Residents of Singapore)
- Birth Certificate of siblings (if their Medisave is to be used for admission)
- Passport (for foreigners)
- Work permit / Employment pass (if any)
- Any other identification documents
Medical benefit documents, if available
- Medical Fee Exemption Card (MFEC) including
- Civil Service Card (if any)
- Public Assistance Card (PA)
- Letter of Guarantee from company (if any)
- Any other medical benefit documents
Hospital Charges
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