Geriatric Psychiatry Program

We treat illnesses such as dementia, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. We also support family members and other care partners who help care for these patients.

What to expect

At your first appointment, a clinician will ask about your current symptoms, feelings, experiences, treatment history and how these affect your daily life.

Our clinician will work with you to create a care plan tailored to your needs. Your care plan may include:

• Medication options
• Psycho-social interventions
• Individual or group therapies
• Recommendations for educational tools and self-help resources

Our Geriatric Psychiatry team will keep your referring physician informed about your care plan. We value and encourage coordination of care with family physicians, family members and other health-care partners

Please note we are a teaching hospital, so you may see medical students, residents or other medical trainees as part of your care. Learners are supervised by other members of our dedicated health-care team who work together to provide you with comprehensive care.

AI transcription tools

Geriatric Psychiatry care providers may use ScribeBerry, an AI transcription tool or “AI scribe,” during your visit. ScribeBerry securely captures notes from your conversation so your care provider can focus more on you and less on paperwork.

Your provider will always ask for your verbal consent before using this tool and will carefully review and edit all notes before they are added to your medical record.

For more information about AI transcription tools, please see our Patient Privacy page.

What to bring

• Health (OHIP) card or valid health-care coverage
• A list of your current medications
• A support person, if desired
• Your glasses and/or hearing aids, if you usually use them

How to access our services

You need a referral from a physician to be seen at our clinic. Visit our referral criteria for more information.