Psychogeriatrics Health Dictionary

The branch of PSYCHIATRY that investigates, diagnoses and treats the mental-health problems of old people. Psychogeriatricians work in close co-operation with physicians for the care of the elderly, and with other health professionals and social workers in this branch of medicine.

n. the branch of psychiatry that deals with the mental disorders of older people. A psychogeriatrician is a psychiatrist who treats patients over 65 years of age. —psychogeriatric adj.