Geropsychology/Geropsychiatry services older people in a variety of settings, including outpatient, inpatient, extended care, and follow-up with veterans in community placements. Psychological services are provided to a heterogeneous group of older veterans with the concerns and abilities of all people.

These concerns include psychiatric diagnoses such as:

• Affective disorders
• Personality disorders
• Chronic symptoms related to schizophrenia
• Medical problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer
• Social crises ranging from marital difficulties to homelessness

Topeka Division houses a 20-bed Geropsychiatry Community Living Center. This is a rehabilitative program for older veterans with a primary psychiatric diagnosis who have been unable to remain in their own home, nursing home, residential care or inpatient setting due to problematic behaviors.

Contact:

Peggy Tice, RN, Program Director
(785) 350-3111, Ext. 53260