Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a decline in mental abilities due to disease or injury. This can include memory loss, personality changes, and language and communication difficulties....
Ashok Bharucha, MD, MA, is a highly-trained geriatric psychiatrist with extensive experience diagnosing and treating dementia and other late-life disorders. He is particularly interested in pharmacology and psychotherapy to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. Dr. Bharucha is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). He is also a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (FAPA).
Dr. Barucha is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist practicing psychiatry for over 15 years. He is the lead professional at Transformations Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, aiming to provide quality psychiatric care that meets each patient's unique needs.
Dr. Ashok's services include geriatric psychiatry, adult psychiatry (for patients 18 and older), psychotherapy, psychiatric consultation, and psychopharmacology (medication management). He takes a collaborative approach with his patients, establishing a therapeutic relationship in which they feel comfortable openly discussing their thoughts and feelings. This helps improve their well-being and further their aspirations for achieving their full potential.
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There are many causes of dementia, and they all have varying symptoms and risks. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are the most common, but there are also several other types....