SENIOR LIFE UNIT
Experience the Difference: Our Geriatric Psychiatric Unit
Senior Life is a 10-bed inpatient psychiatric unit designed for adults ages 55 years and older. We specialize in treating and relieving symptoms for senior patients who have psychiatric conditions and behavioral/emotional disturbances. Our highly skilled psychiatric team offers patients safe and comprehensive behavioral health treatment.
Our Services
We offer 24-hour supervision; Crisis intervention; protection from self-harm in our recently renovated, ligature free environment; medication management, professional psychiatric evaluation and individualized treatment planning; Personalized education for patients, families, and care givers; and Discharge planning with continuing care coordination. Family meetings are encouraged and are scheduled prior to discharge.
Symptoms We Treat
- Delusions
- Psychoses
- Social Withdrawal
- Anxiety and stress related issues
- Acute and Chronic depressive illness
- Sudden or unexplained changes in behavior
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia with psychiatric components
- Agitation
- Depression
- Grief and/or Loss
- Other Psychiatric Related Conditions
Admission Process
Many patients who are admitted to Senior Life are referred from an emergency department, or another medical professional. Self-referrals are welcome. We accept Medicare A & B.
Our Care Providers
Each patient will receive focuses care from our skilled behavioral health interdisciplinary team that includes:
- Psychiatrist
- Psychiatric Nurses
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Medical Physicians
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers
- Dietician
- Activity Therapy
- Pharmacological Services
- OT/PT/ST
If you have questions about whether you or a loved one would benefit from inpatient psychiatric care, please call (601) 663-1464 or (601) 663-1465 for guidance and further details about our unit.