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Program Overview
Senior Care is a mental health treatment program providing inpatient diagnostic and treatment services for older adults. Through a combination of therapies and education, patients are supported in regaining as much independence as possible.
 Program Structure
Senior Care can provide care for patients with acute psychoses, organic affective disorders, major depression, and adjustment disorders of aging.
The program recognizes that each person has unique needs, which is why an individualized, tailored treatment plan is developed for each patient. Our treatment philosophy is based in treating the entire person — not only from a psychological and physical perspective, but emotionally as well. To challenge and stimulate each patient, Senior Care offers a broad variety of daily programs and activities including:
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group counseling |
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individual counseling |
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therapeutic recreation activities |
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continued care planning |
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family therapy |
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occupational therapy |
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community outings |
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medication management |
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music therapy |
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physical therapy |
Program Staff
A team of health care professionals provides cohesive, high-quality treatment to each patient admitted to the Senior Care program. Specifically trained to deal with the unique needs and concerns of older adults, the treatment team includes:
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psychiatrists
primary care physicians
psychologists
occupational therapists
physical therapists
activities therapists
social workers
primary therapist
registered nurses
pharmacists
speech therapists |
Family Support
The patient's family is considered an important part of the treatment team and is encouraged to participate in family conferences, discharge planning, and scheduled family support groups. This ensures that the patient's progress and accomplishments are maintained by the new living skills learned in the program.
Insurance Coverage
Hospital treatment services for patients who qualify for admission to the Senior Care Program services are covered by MEDICARE and most major insurance providers.
Admission
Admission will be offered only to those persons a licensed physician has determined require inpatient mental health treatment and who will be able to actively participate in treatment. For more information, call the Program Director, at (979) 241-6860. If you need emergency assistance, call (979) 245-6383 and ask for the emergency room.
Senior Care is a mental health program managed by Sunstone Behavioral Health.
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