Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of adults (typically 65 and older) who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges that can sometimes be age-related. We partner with hospitals to help their communities increase access to behavioral healthcare providers, including psychiatrists and therapists.

Senior Life Solutions Outcomes

Participants in our outpatient behavioral health program gain coping and communication skills and the confidence they need to live a healthier, happier life. Here’s a look at average SLS patient outcomes.

  • 36% overall improvement at discharge.
  • 56% improvement on the geriatric depression scale.
  • 51% improvement on the clinical outcomes in routine evaluation scale.
  • 19% improvement on the Zung anxiety scale.

News: Outpatient behavioral health program at Oceans Behavioral Hospitals in Louisiana yielded an 84% reduction in hospital readmissions and 58% reduction in ER visits, reducing costs and increasing positive health outcomes for patients.

Our Senior Life Solutions program is designed to meet the specific needs of hospitals based in rural areas. We’ve successfully partnered with both small and large, for-profit and non-profit, hospitals. Together, we can address the needs of your community and improve the quality of life for your senior patients while providing a financial benefit to your hospital.

Hospital partner management services include:

  • Day-to-day management
  • Telepsychiatry
  • Recruiting psychiatrists, RNs, and therapists
  • Community outreach
  • Ensuring both federal and state compliance
  • Cost report analysis
  • Ongoing mental health training
  • Complete policies and procedures

Aging brings many joys — more time with family and freedom in retirement — but our older years can also bring difficult life transitions, the loss of loved ones, or stress from age-related health concerns.

At Senior Life Solutions, we individualize our patient care plans to meet your patients’ specific needs. Our services include group, individual, or family therapy, along with mental health evaluations, community resources, and after-care planning. If applicable, we will consult your patients’ primary care physicians regarding medication changes. Patients meet up to three times per week with our caring, multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, board-certified psychiatrists, and licensed therapists.

Our program is designed to help individuals experiencing any of the following:

  • Recently experienced a traumatic event
  • Lost a spouse or close family member
  • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
  • Changes in appetite
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Loss of energy
  • Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks
  • Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness

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How Do Referrals Work?

Referrals to the program can be made by anyone, including a patient’s physician, family member, the patient themself, or another healthcare professional.

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The Program’s Staff

Program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, a licensed therapist, a registered nurse, and other trained professionals to ensure each patient receives the best possible care.


What is Group Therapy?

What is Group Therapy?

Following an individual assessment, participants meet up to three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group therapy setting. These sessions allow each patient to gain a greater understanding of him or herself and have the opportunity to create relationships with other people who may be facing similar challenges. During group therapy, patients will engage in open conversation guided by a licensed therapist and learn new skills to support their mental health wellness for the remainder of their lives.

 

Psychiatric Medical Care’s clinical leadership team comprises some of the country’s most knowledgeable and recognized mental health leaders. Through our clinical and analytical expertise, we can provide our partners with diverse perspectives, different points of view, and a wide range of personal and professional experiences, ranging from behavioral health education strategies to specific health management service challenges. To further support our partners, we have comprised a collection of white papers illustrating the different levels of challenges and achievements related to hospital-based psychiatric services.

PMC is proud to partner with the following healthcare systems across the country. Are you interested in opening a program within your hospital?

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Ascension Health Avera Ballad Health Borgess Catholic Health Initiatives Community Health Systems Davis Health System Duke LifePoint Healthcare Excelsior Springs Hospital LifePoint Health Logan Health Maury Regional Medical Center Mayo Clinic Mercy Mercy Live Up MidMichigan Health Quorum Health Prairie Health Ventures Saint Luke’s Health System Strategic Behavioral Health Trinity Health UnityPoint Health