Compassionate Mental Health Care for Your Loved Ones
Memory changes, low mood, or shifts in behaviour in older age deserve careful, patient attention — not assumptions. As a geriatric psychiatrist in Kaithal with 8+ years of experience, Dr. Arnav Puri offers thoughtful psychiatric care for senior citizens, in person at the clinic or through an online consultation for families anywhere in India.
What Is Geriatric Psychiatry?
Geriatric psychiatry is a specialised branch of mental health care focused on older adults — addressing depression, anxiety, memory concerns, and behavioural changes that are common, but often mistaken for "just getting older." As an elderly mental health specialist, Dr. Puri looks carefully at what's genuinely age-related versus what's a treatable psychiatric condition, so families get answers instead of guesswork.
Common Mental Health Concerns in Older Adults
Some of the most frequent reasons families reach out to us.
Memory, Mood & Behaviour Changes
These three areas are closely connected — and often need to be assessed together.
🧠 Memory
- Forgetting recent conversations or events
- Difficulty finding words
- Getting confused about time or place
💭 Mood
- Persistent sadness or irritability
- Loss of interest in hobbies or people
- Increased worry or restlessness
🔄 Behaviour
- Sudden personality changes
- Agitation or unusual suspicion
- Withdrawing from family or routines
Our Geriatric Psychiatry Treatment Approach
Family Support & Caregiver Guidance
Caring for an ageing parent or relative comes with its own emotional weight — support is part of the treatment too.
Why Choose Dr. Arnav Puri?
Dr. Puri combines 8+ years of psychiatric experience with genuine patience for the pace older patients often need — never rushed, always respectful, and focused on real answers for the whole family, not just the patient in the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Geriatric psychiatry focuses specifically on the mental health needs of older adults, including how ageing, memory, and physical health interact with mental wellbeing.
No. Memory changes can come from depression, anxiety, sleep issues, or other treatable causes — a proper evaluation helps identify what's actually going on.
Yes. Depression in older adults responds well to treatment, often with therapy and carefully managed medication where appropriate.
Family involvement is genuinely valuable — sharing observations, supporting daily routines, and attending consultations when helpful.
Yes, with a family member assisting if needed, online consultations are available for patients anywhere in India.
Yes, with appropriate involvement of family members as needed for the patient's care and safety.
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