
Senior adults experience many life changes; often these changes are due to loss of loved ones, declining physical health and loss of independence. Acute and chronic illnesses may complicate and contribute to major life changes that can be overwhelming. These events can trigger depression, anxiety and other severe psychiatric symptoms that may require treatment by specially trained psychiatric physicians, nurses and therapists.
The Senior Adult Program at Regional Medical Center (RMC) Behavioral Health Center is designed as a 15 bed short-term inpatient treatment program for adults 65 & over who are experiencing severe behavioral and/or emotional symptoms.
Our program is designed to provide stabilization and individualized care in a safe, supportive environment and includes:
An individualized treatment plan is developed for each patient upon admission. Prior to discharge, our team will explore and recommend appropriate settings and resources to assist the patient based on his or her level of functioning.
The Senior Adult Program is led by Dr. Bryan West who is a psychiatrist. The multi-disciplinary team includes a psychologist, nurse practitioner, licensed master social worker, activity therapist, occupational therapist and psychiatric nurses. Other disciplines are included in the individual treatment planning as a need is identified.
Referrals for admission are accepted 24 hours/7 days a week and can be initiated by physicians, health care professionals, family members and patient self-referral.
Call us at 803-395-2830