What is another word for Psychogeriatrics?
Pronunciation: [sˌa͡ɪkə͡ʊd͡ʒˌɛɹɪˈatɹɪks] (IPA) 
Psychogeriatrics refers to the specialized field of psychiatry dealing with the mental health problems of older adults. Some synonyms for psychogeriatrics include geriatric psychiatry, geropsychiatry, and old age psychiatry. These terms all share the same meaning with psychogeriatrics. However, other terms that are sometimes used interchangeably with psychogeriatrics, but which have slightly different connotations or focus, include elderly psychiatry, aging psychiatry, and dementia psychiatry. Additionally, the term gerontology may be used to describe the study of aging and its various aspects, including mental health. Given the aging population and the increasing importance of mental health in seniors, these terms will likely become more common in the future.
