Mind Body Wellness Geriatric Psychological Services

Drs. Roper and Clifford have treated and managed the care of thousands of seniors in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas. Our current team of Clinical Psychologists are carrying forth that tradition, providing cutting edge evaluations, medication management, and treatment for seniors. The MBW Geriatric Services team provides onsite services to countless patients residing in Nursing Homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Sub-Acute Hospitals, and Rehabilitation Hospitals.

The Mind Body Wellness Geriatric Psychological Services are also offered to the public for seniors residing in assisted living, independent living facilities, or at home with services offered in our outpatient clinic located across from Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

Services

The Mind Body Wellness Geriatric Psychological Services provides a comprehensive and integrated psychiatric and psychological program for the elderly and their family members. Our services include assessment and care for residents with dementia, psychosis, behavioral problems, depression, dysfunctional illness and pain behaviors, psychosocial resistance to Rehabilitation & Activities of Daily Living, unexplained weight loss, family distress and dysfunction within the LTC setting.

We also provide consultation and assistance to families making decisions about a loved ones’ cognitive functioning, appropriate level of care, and possible alternative living environments. Biopsychosocial evaluations are conducted to establish cognitive level of functioning, emotional functioning, pain related behaviors, ADL skills for seniors, and behavioral skills that may assist medical and legal professionals in determining the capacity of patients to make medical and legal decisions while balancing goals of protection and autonomy.

Individual treatment plans, when needed, are developed based on the outcomes of the initial evaluation in order to meet the individual's needs and abilities. All treatment interventions are designed to reduce suffering and maximize the quality of life.

Below are examples of some of the services we offer:

• Evaluations to differentiate dementia from normal age related cognitive decline
• Evaluations to assess depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns
• Capacity Assessments to help determine strengths and weaknesses of seniors and ability to function or live independently
• Individual or Family therapy to address various issues (depression, anxiety, behavioral changes, mental status changes, dementias, transition issues)
• Support to seniors and families regarding issues of transition

If you or your loved one is interested in setting up a confidential appointment for an initial consultation or evaluation, or if you would like more information, please contact us.