Geriatric Program
Who would benefit from this program?
Adults 60 years and older who have a psychiatric disorder and need stabilization in an acute care setting.

Major Depression	Affective Disorder
Bipolar Depression	Schizophrenic Disorder
Delusional Disorder	Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety/Panic Disorder

Program Description
Inpatient crisis intervention model, focusing on symptom relief and management. Treatment provides the opportunity for the patient to participate in a program most appropriate for reaching identifiable, individual goals. An interdisciplinary team including an internal medicine physician, addresses the patient's multidimensional needs from different therapeutic perspectives. A comprehensive evaluation by a medical doctor includes a complete physical exam, review of all lab work and x-rays and consultation on the treatment of any physical health problems during the course of the patient's stay. Family Education helps the family understand the patient's needs. 7 days a week assessment and treatment planning ensures optimum usage of hospital stay. Discharge planning services begin at time of admission to insure continuum of care.

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