Geriatric Psychiatry Assessment Unit, Waterford Hospital

This is an inpatient unit to serve clients over the age of 65 who require assessment, treatment, and diagnoses for a new onset of a psychiatric illness or new onset of cognitive decline. The unit also provides assessment and treatment for clients of any age who have a diagnosed dementia with challenging psychiatric or behavioral symptoms. Clients can be admitted to this unit via the Psychiatric Assessment Unit (PAU), direct admission via psychiatrist outpatient clinics, or upon referral from psychiatrists, family doctors, or nurse practitioners.