Martin County

Older adults are often prescribed multiple medications by different providers, increasing the risk of polypharmacy—a dangerous combination of overlapping drugs. Dr. Philias, a trusted psychiatrist for seniors in Palm Beach County, carefully reviews all medications, eliminates unnecessary prescriptions, and ensures treatments do not interfere with each other.

Psychiatric care is not one-size-fits-all—especially for seniors. Dr. Philias maintains ongoing relationships with his patients, monitoring for changes in behavior, cognition, or physical health that may require updates to their treatment.

In many cases, the root cause may be medication interactions, dehydration, infection, metabolic imbalance, or untreated depression. When primary care and geriatric psychiatry work together proactively, these issues can often be identified early — preventing escalation.