Psychiatric Treatment
Lasting Power of Attorney/General Power of Attorney, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease
1. Parkinson’s disease, dementia and epilepsy, develop psychological and psychiatric complications.
Many patients with neurological conditions like traumatic head injuries, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and epilepsy, develop psychological and psychiatric complications. After a mild traumatic brain injury, post- concussion symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances, memory difficulties, depression, concentration problems, anxiety, reduced thinking stamina or nausea. Chronic pain does not need to dominate a person’s life. By using appropriate strategies and interventions, a person’s experience of pain can be greatly reduced.
2. Lasting Power of Attorney/General Power of Attorney
LPA stands for Lasting Power of Attorneys, a legal document that empowers an individual to appoint someone to make decisions on his/her behalf when he/she lacks mental capacity in the future. Psychiatrists can be the certificate issuer for the LPAs. Interested individuals are advised to go the website of the Office of Public Guardian (OPG) to look at the relevant documents. It is advisable to download the relevant forms from the OPG website.
3. Memory Problems and Dementia:
Memory Problems and Dementia requires sensitive and comprehensive care. Our specialized services offer support to individuals and their families, guiding them through the complexities of memory-related challenges with a focus on maintaining cognitive function and improving overall quality of life. With age, many individuals complain of poor memory. Poor memory could be due to normal aging, depression or dementia. It is important to identify the root problem as some forms of dementia can be due to nutritional deficiencies or endocrine problems and these can be readily treated and are reversible. With effective interventions, many individuals with dementia continue to live in the community under the care of their loved ones.
Other Services
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adult/Child/Youths)
- Depression, Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Insomnia & Sleep Problems
- IQ Test/Psychological Assessments
- Behavioral, Addiction and Transgender Problems
- Grief, Loss, Work Stress, Relationship Problems & Tardive Dyskinesia
- Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)/General Power of Attorney, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease
- Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling Services
