SENIOR PERSPECTIVES
As people grow older, they may suffer through many losses- a spouse, family members, friends, health, mobility, status, and sometimes respect from others and ultimately respect for themselves. This sense of loss can be overwhelming as the struggle for control in their lives may seem to be a losing battle.
Growing old does not mean emotional despair has to be an acceptable condition of life. The good news is that this downward spiral is a treatable condition that can be reversed. The quality of life can be renewed as the feelings of despair and hopelessness are changed to hope, joy, and inner peace. Anxiety, depressino, lack of motivation and sadness due to grief and loss issues can be minimized or resolved by effective treatment.
You can call 580-379-5280 for more information. Our facility is located at 1132 Maple Street in Altus.
THE NEED FOR SENIOR CARE
Senior Adults often face unique emotional problems that can make life abnormally difficult. Some of these problems may include:
- Difficulty coping with change
- Trouble adjusting to retirement
- Deterioration of daily living skills
- Loneliness and isolation
- Crying spells and/or explosive anger
- Debilitating problems with grief and loss
- Feelings of anxiety and depression
- Adjusting to declining physical health
- Negative changes in eating and sleeping habits
- Strained family relationships
- A strong sense of hopelessness often accompanied by suicidal thinking
THE PROGRAM
Senior Perspectives is an outpatient counseling service for senior adults.
The Senior Perspectives Program allows clients to receive an intensive level of treamtent without the high cost or inconvenience of inpatient hospitalization. Through a combination of group psychotherapy, individual and family therapy as required, and intensive nursing education, clients gain insight into their illnesses and learn effective ways to cope with their issues.
HOW TO CALL FOR HELP
Treatment begins with scheduling a complimentary confidential assessment by a qualified professional that can be conducted at the Senior Perspectives Program or in the privacy of your own home.
The assessment will determine the level of care appropriate to each client and make a referral for treatment based on the presenting symptoms and their level of severity.
core values of the senior perspectives program
We seek to:
Restore the quality of life by focusing on each person as a unique individual
Value the individual's specific needs and the role of the family as a whole
Commit to excellence in treatment
Provide an ongoing plan for care and suppor
SENIOR PERSPECTIVES OFFERS:
Individual Counseling
Individualized group therapy with other senior adults struggling with similar issues
Family Therapy
Regular communication with family members
Regular meetings with assigned case managers
HOW LONG WILL TREATMENT LAST?
A patient day is from 10 am to 1:15 pm. Lunch is provided.
Every client's treatment is individualized - all receive psychiatric services as often as the individualized plan of care specifies. This is determined by the physician, treatment team, and the client. As progress is being made in meeting treatment goals, the physician may reduce the number of visits throughout a two-to-three week period, or longer.
TRANSPORTATION
For those that do not have transportation, assistance can be coordinated by the Senior Perspectives Program. Specially-equipped vans are available for those who need wheelchair access or other special care.
WILL MY INSURANCE PAY FOR TREATMENT?The cost of the program is covered by Medicare and most secondary commercial insurance health plans. Normal deductibles and co-pays apply.
ADMISSION AND REFERRAL
To make a referral to the Senior Perspectives Program, simply call our office at 580-379-5280. Our staff will request some initial information and promptly schedule an evaluation for the person being referred. All initial screenings are complimentary. We work closely with referring healthcare professionals so that timely communications can take place with families, physicians, social service agencies and others.
