Geriatric service
Depression, anxiety and insomnia · Ciudad Juárez
Assessment of depression, anxiety and insomnia within overall health.
- Office and home visits
- Bring someone with you
- Written plan
When to consult
When should you consult about mood or sleep?
In older adults depression often wears a disguise: unexplained pain, loss of appetite, apathy or memory complaints that look like dementia.
When to consult
- You lost interest in what you used to enjoy.
- You sleep poorly, wake in the early hours or sleep all day.
- You eat less or lost weight without a clear cause.
- You withdrew, get irritated easily or feel like a burden.
Before your visit
- Track a week of sleep: bedtime, awakenings, naps.
- List your medications: several disturb sleep or mood.
- If possible, come with someone you trust.
Important points
- Sleeping pills in older adults increase falls and confusion: safer alternatives exist.
- Thoughts of death or self-harm need immediate attention, not a scheduled visit.
- Grief needs support, but it is not always depression.
During the visit
What is evaluated during the visit?
Step by step
From assessment to a practical plan
Book your visit
By WhatsApp or phone. We confirm the time and the current fee before closing the appointment.
Prepare your documents
ID, recent test results, prescriptions and every medication, supplements included.
The assessment, unhurried
We apply mood scales and assess sleep, separating the emotional, the medical and the pharmacological.
Written plan and follow-up
You leave with your instructions explained, the treatment adjustments and the date of the next check.
Expected results
What you can expect from this care
Every person progresses differently; these are realistic goals, adjusted at each follow-up.
- A clear picture of what is and is not happening
- Personalized sleep hygiene
- Gradual withdrawal of risky sedatives
- Mood improving on doses right for your age
- Sleeping through the night with less help
- Appetite and energy coming back
- Return to activities and social life
- Stable sleep without drug dependence
- Better memory and concentration
Scientific backing
Trustworthy, verifiable sources
The recommendations on this page follow the guidance of these organizations:
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) Mental and emotional health in later life
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) Sleeping well after 60
- NIMH · NIH Older adults and mental health
Educational content: it does not replace an individual medical assessment.
Get your mood and rest back
Message me on WhatsApp: I answer personally and we book the right assessment, at the office or at home.
Contact
Leave your details and I will call you during office hours.
Office hours Monday to Friday · 3:00 to 8:00 pmSaturday · 9:00 am to 1:00 pmSunday · closed
Phone and WhatsApp 656 582 1954
Is this an emergency? Chest pain, trouble breathing or a fall with a hard blow do not wait for an appointment: go to the emergency department or call 911.
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Medications Five medications or more: why they are worth reviewing Some drugs stop being necessary and others start causing dizziness, falls or confusion. 6 min read Read -
Falls A safer home: preventing falls, room by room Most falls happen at home and nearly all of them can be prevented. 7 min read Read -
Nutrition Eating and strength after 70 Losing muscle is not inevitable. How much protein is really needed and which exercise preserves independence. 5 min read Read
Frequently asked questions
About this service
Question not here? Send me a WhatsApp message and I will answer personally.
Ask on WhatsAppAre antidepressants safe at this age?
Yes, choosing the right drug, starting low and monitoring. We avoid the ones that cause confusion, falls or low blood pressure.
What if it is dementia and not depression?
They are told apart with cognitive and mood evaluation. Sometimes they coexist; treating depression noticeably improves memory.