Anxiety & Panic Disorders
Mental health is an important part of healthy aging. Older adults may experience emotional, behavioral, or cognitive changes that affect their independence, relationships, and overall quality of life. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, memory loss, dementia, sleep disturbances, and behavioral changes deserve compassionate evaluation and individualized care.
At CK Wellness, PLLC, we provide comprehensive geriatric psychiatry services for adults aged 65 and older. Our experienced providers, Dr. Krishnaswamy Gajaraj, MD, MBBS, DPM, and Shirnett Khorran-Gajaraj, MPH, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offer personalized psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care designed to support the mental and emotional well-being of older adults.
We proudly provide mental health services in Hingham, MA, offering both in-person visits in Hingham, MA and telehealth services in Hingham, MA (virtual and telephone appointments) for eligible patients throughout Massachusetts.
Geriatric psychiatry is a specialized area of mental health care that focuses on the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive needs of older adults.
As people age, changes in physical health, medications, memory, and life circumstances can affect mental well-being. Our providers evaluate these factors together to develop treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs while promoting independence and quality of life.
At CK Wellness, PLLC, we believe every older adult deserves compassionate, respectful, and individualized psychiatric care.
Dementia is a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, reasoning, language, and daily functioning. It is not a normal part of aging.
Many medical and psychiatric conditions can cause symptoms similar to dementia, including depression, anxiety, medication side effects, sleep disorders, thyroid disease, and vitamin deficiencies. A thorough psychiatric evaluation is essential to help identify possible contributing factors and determine the most appropriate next steps.
While some forms of dementia are progressive, early recognition and ongoing care may help improve quality of life, manage behavioral symptoms, and support both patients and caregivers.
Our providers evaluate and manage a wide range of psychiatric conditions affecting older adults, including:
Older adults should consider a psychiatric evaluation if they experience:
Not every memory concern is caused by dementia. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, medication effects, or medical illnesses can also affect memory and thinking. A comprehensive evaluation can help identify possible causes.
At CK Wellness, PLLC, we take time to understand the whole person—not just their symptoms.
Our evaluation includes:
This comprehensive approach helps us develop personalized treatment recommendations.
Although panic attacks can feel frightening, they are treatable with appropriate psychiatric care.
Treatment is tailored to each individual’s diagnosis, symptoms, medical conditions, and goals.
When appropriate, our providers prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications to help manage mood symptoms, anxiety, behavioral changes, or other psychiatric conditions while carefully considering age-related medication safety.
We carefully assess mental health symptoms, cognitive concerns, medications, and overall health to create an individualized care plan.
Family members and caregivers play an important role in supporting older adults. When appropriate and with the patient’s consent, we provide education and guidance to help caregivers better understand treatment goals and ongoing care.
Anxiety treatment is a collaborative process. We monitor your progress closely, evaluate how your treatment is working, and make personalized recommendations during follow-up appointments.
Patients and families throughout Massachusetts trust CK Wellness because we provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care focused on the unique needs of older adults.
Our practice offers:
We proudly provide trusted psychiatric care services in MA, helping older adults maintain emotional wellness and quality of life.
Dr. K. Gajaraj has more than 50 years of experience in psychiatry, including extensive expertise in geriatric psychiatry. Throughout his career, he has cared for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, dementia-related behavioral concerns, and other complex psychiatric conditions. His thoughtful, patient-centered approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment, and compassionate care.
Shirnett Khorran-Gajaraj is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care for adults and older adults. She works collaboratively with patients and families to create treatment plans that support emotional wellness, cognitive health, and overall quality of life.
Together, our providers offer trusted psychiatrist services in Hingham, MA, helping older adults receive comprehensive psychiatric care in a supportive environment.
We understand that transportation and mobility can sometimes make accessing care more difficult.
CK Wellness offers:
Our flexible appointment options help older adults continue receiving consistent psychiatric care while remaining comfortable and connected.
No. Memory problems can have many causes, including depression, anxiety, medication side effects, sleep disorders, and certain medical conditions. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation can help determine the underlying cause.
Geriatric psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions affecting older adults, including depression, anxiety, dementia-related behavioral symptoms, and other psychiatric concerns.
Yes. Our providers offer individualized medication management and ongoing monitoring for eligible patients when clinically appropriate.
Yes. We provide secure virtual and telephone appointments for eligible patients throughout Massachusetts, in addition to in-person visits in Hingham.
If you or a loved one is experiencing memory concerns, mood changes, anxiety, behavioral changes, or other mental health symptoms, compassionate psychiatric care can help.
At CK Wellness, PLLC, we provide personalized mental health services in Hingham, MA, supporting older adults with comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and individualized treatment plans.
Whether you prefer in-person visits in Hingham, MA or telehealth services throughout Massachusetts, our experienced providers are here to help you and your family navigate the journey with compassion and expertise.
Contact CK Wellness, PLLC today to schedule a geriatric psychiatric evaluation and learn how personalized care can support healthy aging and emotional well-being.
We are committed to delivering exceptional psychiatric care with compassion, respect, and expertise.
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