Senior mental health

We perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine the most efficient treatment for each patient. We are available 24/7 and can take emergency evaluations upon request. Our assessment process includes:

• Activities assessment
• Medical history and physical
• Neuropsychological evaluation (when ordered by psychiatrist)
• Nursing assessment
• Psychiatric evaluation
• Psychosocial evaluation

We are always here and available to help. The senior admission process is as follows:

• The referral source calls the intake department.
• Our intake staff reviews the case with the psychiatrist.
• The psychiatrist decides whether to admit the patient based on the following requirements:
  • They are clinically appropriate for placement in the Reflections program
  • The behavioral health condition must be the primary concern, not medical
  • They must be unable to care for themselves
  • The must be motivated for treatment and able to benefit from our services
• The patient and referral source are informed of the psychiatrist’s decision.
• Admission is coordinated by our intake staff.

Medical clearance may also be necessary through our dedicated geriatric track in the emergency room (ER).

Our treatment team includes a variety of specialists such as psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, case managers, expressive therapists and dietitians. These specialists will assist in the following treatments:

• Educational groups
• Group psychotherapy
• Individual psychotherapy
• Medication management
• Pet therapy

Senior mental health conditions are treatable and manageable, and patients are most successful with a team approach. For this reason, some of our group activities include:

• Family support/education group
• Music, dance, reminiscence and crafts
• Pastoral services, including counseling

After being discharged from Reflections, patients often return to where they lived before, such as their own home or an assisted living facility. However, the therapist will sometimes need to arrange for placement in a more restrictive setting, like a nursing home, for safety reasons.

We will involve patients and their families in the discharge process as much as possible.