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& Programs : Services for Seniors
Oaklawn offers a continuum of care to
seniors, including individual therapy, case
management, and inpatient care. Other
services for seniors include evaluation and
consultation services in nursing homes and a
senior assessment clinic to help determine
what services will be most beneficial.
Oaklawn’s Senior Services are designed
for people 60 years or older who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, isolation,
or other concerns which impair daily functioning.
Based on the philosophy that seniors are
able to recover from debilitating episodes of
emotional or mental distress by developing
new coping strategies, these programs help
seniors learn effective ways of dealing with
the issues of later life.
An initial assessment helps determine
which level of therapeutic intervention is
most appropriate for a person’s needs. The
treatment team then develops individualized
patient plans.
Senior Inpatient Services
When older adults have acute psychiatric issues, Oaklawn’s senior inpatient
program offers intense 24-hour crisis stabilization. An array of therapeutic and medical
interventions are used to get patients
through their acute crisis and into a less
restrictive treatment environment. Seniors in
this program participate in group therapy,
recreation therapy, individual therapy (when
indicated), and a therapeutic milieu.
Senior Assessment Clinic
Sometimes immediate appointments are
needed to determine what services are most
appropriate for seniors.
Oaklawn’s Senior Assessment Clinic is
designed primarily for physician referrals
and offers weekly clinic time where a board
certified geriatric psychiatrist and/or a
clinical social worker can see seniors to
assess and evaluate issues and facilitate
early intervention.
The Clinic is designed for seniors who
have not previously been seen in the Oaklawn system. Any assessments or psychiatric evaluations will be sent to the primary
care physician. Referrals will be made for
follow-up services if needed.
Senior Outreach Services
Oaklawn’s continuum of services for
seniors includes follow-up for those who
receive inpatient services. Seniors are seen
on an outpatient basis at any of Oaklawn’s
locations and therapy is available in a
limited number of nursing facilities.
Oaklawn physicians and nurse practitioners also provide services to seniors in area
nursing and assisted living facilities, including
medication management, evaluation and
consultation.
Program features
All Oaklawn programs for seniors include:
- multi-disciplinary treatment approach including psychiatric
evaluation
- transportation negotiated when needed
- follow-up and aftercare services
- referral services when seniors are determined to be best served
by another program.
Fees
Fees for Senior Services are covered by Medicare
and many supplemental policies.
Who should participate
Typical candidates for Senior Services
will be older adults who suffer from depression,
anxiety, grief, confusion, isolation or behavior
problems such as agitation, irritability, severe
sleep disturbance or decreased judgment
which jeopardizes safety. They may also
have become non-compliant with medical
treatment or become socially and physically
withdrawn. Seniors appropriate for admission
include those:
- 60 years of age or older
- with primary psychiatric diagnosis
who are in need of crisis stabilization
and/or treatment of a partially
stabilized mental health disorder
- with no acute medical problems
(although patients may have several
chronic diseases)
For more information
For more information about or referral to any of Oaklawn's Senior
Services, call the Access Center at (574) 533-
1234, ext. 700. Requests for consultation at nursing or assisted
living facilities may call direct to (574) 537-2633.
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