New England Geriatrics

1132 Westfield Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: (413) 439-0090

Fax: (413) 439-0096
E-mail: neg@nehcm.com

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All referrals must be accompanied by the attending physician's order. The resident, family and staff may request services from the primary physician. Symptoms often reflect the progression of a medical illness, the social and cultural environment, and the psychological reaction of the individual to life events.

psychogeriatrics encompass a variety of somatopsychics and psychosomatic pathology. For example, a stroke may precipitate depression. Social isolation can impact nutrition or contribute to alcoholism, thereby impacting mental state. Dementia can lead to poor dental care and significant dental problems. Symptoms of dementia often reported include repetitive questioning, hitting, delusions, anxieties.