Euroa Centre - Aged Care Psychiatry Unit

About Euroa Centre - Aged Care Psychiatry Unit

The Aged Care Psychiatry Team specialises in the assessment, management (including rehabilitation), and care of people who are aged 65 years or older, who have an emotional or mental health disorder. The team assists elderly people to live in their own home for as long as possible and offers advice and support to other aged care facilities.nnThe Aged Care Psychiatry Team also refers consumers to other Mental Health Services in the area.nnServices are provided both in hospital and in the community. Inpatient activities include music therapy and diversional therapy programs.nnA Community Outreach Program, is also available for Psychiatry for the Elderly (COPE). This service has an intake system and assists with discharges from hospital and in most cases, cares for elderly consumers in their own homes.