WHAT IS SENIOR CARE?

Senior Care is an 8-bed Geriatric Psychiatric Program that offers emotional and behavioral health services for older adults. Patient needs are addressed through medication management, a variety of therapies, education, family support programs and wellness programs.

WHO DOES SENIOR CARE HELP?

Senior Care is designed for older adults who are having difficulty coping with the changes that aging brings. Many of our clients suffer from confusion, depression, anxiety, thoughts of self-harm, hallucinations, agitation, paranoia, and aggression. The program strives to not only alleviate these symptoms, but to encourage patients to regain as much independence as possible.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

Program services for qualified patients are covered by Medicare A & B.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

Following individualized patient assessment and treatment planning, a team of health care professionals provide cohesive, high-quality treatment to each patient through group and individual counseling, medication management, recreational activities, family therapy, activity therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and individualized discharge planning.

WHO IS THE SENIOR CARE TEAM?

The Senior Care Unit is comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of caring professionals who have exhibited special concern for the elderly. They include a psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen Moore (the Program’s Medical Director), primary care physicians, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, activity therapists, registered and licensed practical nurses, and a Licensed Professional Counselor.

HOW DO I REFER A PATIENT?

Referrals to the Senior Care Unit can come from physicians, mental health professionals, nursing care centers, family members or by self referrals. Referrals and admissions are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Phone: 1-800-777-8553 or 931-243-5265.

HOW ARE PATIENTS ADMITTED TO THE SENIOR CARE UNIT?

After receiving a referral, a trained Senior Care staff will conduct a thorough assessment to determine eligibility. We will visit a patient in the hospital or clinic, at their home, or nursing care facility.

WHAT IF A PATIENT HAS OTHER MEDICAL PROBLEMS?

Upon arrival at Cumberland River Hospital, each patient is routed through the Emergency Room for assessment and evaluation of any known or underlying medical conditions that could be contributing to that persons emotional and/or behavioral symptoms. Once determined to be medically stable, the patient will be immediately admitted to the Senior Care Unit. While at Senior Care, each patient will be followed by a primary care physician as well as a psychiatrist. The Senior Care Unit is staffed by Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses 24 hours a day and patient’s medical needs are continuously monitored. Since we are located at Cumberland River Hospital, a patient can be transferred immediately to receive emergency services if problems arise.

WHAT ABOUT THE PATIENT’S PROGRESS?

Physicians are routinely informed of the patient’s progress on the Senior Care Unit. In addition, other care givers (home health, nursing care facilities, families, etc.) are informed regarding the patient and the discharge plans as appropriate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION…….

Please contact the Senior Care Unit at 1-800-777-8553 or 931-243-5265

We will be happy to answer your questions