How to Get Help

Through an initial screening and assessment process, our staff will work with patients to determine the most appropriate treatment for each individual and his or her family. Admission assessments are free and confidential. Referrals may come from:

• Self
• Primary care physician
• Specialist
• Family member
• Friend
• Church
• Community group
• Any other concerned person
• Nursing facility
• Residential care facility

Senior Life Solutions' experienced, licensed and credentialed professionals apply a team approach to treatment, offering comprehensive mental/physical assessments, individualized treatment and education plans for each patient.  

These professionals are trained to deal with the unique concerns of older adults:

• Psychiatrist
• Primary care physicians
• Nursing staff
• Social workers
• Dietitians
• Physical and occupational therapists 

If we determine that our program lacks the appropriate expertise or resources to treat a patient, we will work with the patient and family to find other resources and services to best meet their needs.

The independence that seniors have relied on all their lives can cause resistance to accepting help in handling the emotional and physical changes they know are taking place. Some seniors are able to adjust, while others may need help.

Problems that may indicate a need for referral to Senior Life Solutions include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sleep disturbance
• Suicidal thoughts
• Social withdrawal
• Severe memory loss
• Disorientation
• Deterioration of daily living skills
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Restlessness
• Decreased energy
• Sadness
• Hopelessness
• Unresolved grief
• Loneliness
• Agitation
• Low self-confidence
• Crying
• Helplessness
• Depressed mood
• Difficulty sleeping

Individualized Treatment

Senior Life Solutions is designed to meet the needs of older adults with a variety of problematic behaviors, thoughts and living patterns. The program works to improve emotional stability and increase general functioning, and to help patients identify, develop and increase coping skills. 

Senior Life Solutions develops an individualized treatment plan for each patient. The program uses a holistic approach to treatment, offering a variety of therapies and activities including:

• Psychiatric evaluation
• Group/individual/family therapy
• Medication educational group
• Dietary consults
• Psychiatric medication management
• Discharge planning
• Spiritual considerations

Physical illness, medications and psychological stresses of growing older can complicate a healthy outlook on life. Senior Life Solutions provides the patient a broad combination of medical and social therapies to relieve distressing symptoms and maximize quality of life.