Neuropsychological Services provides comprehensive consultation, evaluation and intervention services via a holistic view of the individual. For the Geriatric patient Neuropsychological Services can provide information of the strengths and weaknesses in a person's cognitive abilities and emotional state. Assessment can determine degrees of dementia and identify potential red flags.

Long-term Care Facilities: 
The Mental Health Challenge

Long-term Care Facilities: The Mental Health Response

The goal of the comprehensive assessment process is to:

• Operationally define symptoms/problems
  
  
• Identify antecedents/triggers
  
  
• Rule out neurologic contributions (diagnostic evaluation)
  
  
• Develop data-based intervention strategies that address specific needs 
  
  
• Provide a baseline against which treatment or intervention effectiveness may be judged
  
  
• Provide a foundation for long-term planning