The first appointment is about 1h30.
Subsequently, the individual sessions usually last 1h.
Ageing has a major impact on mental health. The prevalence of some mental disorders can actually increase with age.The Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service for the Elderly provides outpatient consultations to people aged 65 and older who have a mental illness or disorder.
Our treatments are covered by basic health insurance LAMal
One reason for the ageing world population is an increase in life expectancy from improved treatment and access to health care. In Switzerland, the number of people aged 65 and older increased by 100% in the past 40 years and is expected to reach 32% of the country’s total population by 2050. Today, Switzerland has over 1.5 million people aged 65 years and older.[1]
Ageing has a major impact on mental health. The prevalence of some mental disorders tends to increase with age. Depression and dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, affects a significant number of people over 65 and represents a major public health issue.
The Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service for the Elderly provides:
Based on needs, consultations may take place at:
Our care approach is multidisciplinary. With the patient’s consent, our team of specialists will work very closely with everyone involved (patient, family, loved ones, treating doctor, health care services, and the health and social services network) to get the best results possible.
The therapist will identify the best care measures to reduce mental and/or physical suffering for patients, their families, and anyone involved in their care.
Since mental health results from interconnected biological, psychological, and social factors, the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service for the Elderly works with different care models to better understand and treat mental illnesses and disorders:
The goal of these approaches is to prevent the onset or aggravation of mental disorders and reduce or limit their adverse impact on patients, their family members, or professionals. These models are based on the most recent developments in the treatment or care of people with mental disorders or illnesses.
In addition to its clinical mission, the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Service for the Elderly strives to improve the mental health of seniors as per national health care programmes and policies (e.g. National Dementia Strategy 2014-2017, the mental health policy of the Canton of Vaud, the healthy ageing policy of the Canton of Vaud). Our staff have ongoing contact with the community sector and contribute to their prevention, screening, training, and rehabilitation efforts.
[1] Swiss Confederation. Federal Department of Home Affairs. Federal Office of Public Health. La démence – un défi pour la politique sociale et de la santé. FOPH, Berne, 2011.
The first appointment is about 1h30.
Subsequently, the individual sessions usually last 1h.
Private institutions of outpatient consultation for people with mental disorders.
The Centre des Toises provides specialised and high-quality care to children, adolescents, and adults of all ages who are living with a mental illness or disorder. Our mission is to provide optimal and personalised care that is adapted to each person’s needs.