Our senior behavioral health unit provides specialized psychiatric care for adults aged 55 and older. This unit offers targeted intervention for individuals experiencing significant behavioral or emotional challenges. These challenges are often triggered by a variety of life changes, including:
- Chronic illness or disability
- Dementia-related conditions
- Physical health conditions impacting cognitive function
- Environmental transitions, such as relocating from the family home
- Loss or illness of a loved one
- Medication interactions
- Alcohol or substance abuse issues
- Nutritional deficiencies
Our highly skilled staff provides focused and compassionate care for all the patients on the unit. The care team includes:
- A psychiatrist
- Medical physicians
- Social workers
- Nursing staff
- An activity therapist (recreation therapist)
- A dietitian
Symptoms that may indicate the need for treatment from these caregivers include:
- Sad or depressed mood lasting longer than two weeks
- Social withdrawal; loss of interest in things that used to be enjoyable
- Onset of confusion, disorientation, or problems with concentration or decision-making
- Increase or decrease in appetite; changes in weight
- Memory loss, especially abrupt recent or short-term memory problems
- Feelings of worthlessness or thoughts of suicide
- Agitation, aggression or threats/attempts to harm others
- Hallucinations and/or delusional thoughts
- Loss of interest in personal appearance/hygiene
- Refusing to take prescribed medications