The Buckman Assessment Program at Touro Infirmary has reopened. The Buckman Assessment Program is a consultation service that provides comprehensive outpatient evaluation of the older adult with cognitive, behavioral and/or emotional problems.

The entire evaluation includes the following components to address the patient?s needs:

• neurocognitive evaluation
• psychiatric evaluation
• medical screening and history review
• functional assessment of activities of daily living
• psychosocial assessment
  

The multidisciplinary diagnostic team meets with the individual, family and caregivers to review its findings and recommendations concerning diagnosis, treatment, supportive services and modifications of daily living.

A summary of the findings and recommendations is sent to the patient?s primary physician and other appropriate healthcare providers.

PROGRAM GOALS

Based upon clinical findings, the Buckman Program offers recommendations that:

Identify an individual?s functional and cognitive abilities and disabilities;
Promote maximum functional and cognitive status;
Promote quality of life and self-esteem for both patient and family;
Provide information and referrals to community resources.

TEAM MEMBERS

A multidisciplinary team, experienced in the care of geriatric patients, conducts the core assessments. It includes specialists in:

Psychiatry
Psychology
Nursing
Social Work
Occupational therapy

Our medical director is board-certified in both general and geriatric psychiatry. In addition, specialists in physical therapy, speech pathology, neurology, and other disciplines are available for consultation.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Buckman Assessment Program accepts Medicare and supplemental insurance coverage. Pre-registration and insurance verification are also offered.

REFERRAL INFORMATION

For additional information or referrals contact Lillian O'Cain at (504) 897-8553, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.