Deegayu Elders’ Day Centre

Deegayu Elders’ Day Centre

1. Deegayu Elders‘ Day Treatment Centre functions under the supervision of the Lead Consultant

Psychiatrists of the Psycho-geriatric Unit. 2. It is expected to function as a day facility and will provide day services needed for the elderly patients. 3. The Unit will have clinic services functioning on all working days from 8 am to 4 pm. The centre will be open on Sundays and Public Holidays for restricted services. 4. The main aim of Deegayu Senior Citizens‘ Day Rehabilitation and Care Centre is to provide rehabilitation and psychotherapy for the elderly client particularly those suffering from dementia. 5. Patients can be referred to the Deegayu centre from the clinics or OPD 6. The centre will function as a treatment centre as well as a training centre for geriatric psychiatry.

Services Offered:

1. Rehabilitation and Occupational therapy 2. Dementia Clinic 3. Activities for inward clients 4. Home visits 5. Caregivers awareness programs 6. Senior Citizens Mental Health Promotion