Heritage Program for Senior Adults
Life takes us through many stages. The elderly and their caregivers have unique problems and needs. Physical decline, loss of independence, safety concerns and multiple losses are just a few of the concerns that require special attention and are contributory to depression and mental health crises for our elderly.
The Heritage Program for Senior Adults is part of CTMC's Behavioral Health Services. The program provides individualized treatment for older adults who suffer from psychiatric, emotional or behavioral disorders. Our philosophy is to provide quality care that stresses the importance of dignity, respect and confidentiality in order to help each individual achieve an optimal level of living.
To learn more about our program, call us at 512.392.1366.
Who Might Benefit from Treatment?
- The person whose quality of life has been diminished by physical or emotional stressors.
- The person who has not progressed or benefited sufficiently in less intensive treatment settings.
- The person whose mental health is declining and might require inpatient care unless treatment is provided.
For specific symptoms, read and print our list of mental distress symptoms.
Admission
Anyone can refer patients to the program: physicians, health professionals, friends or family. If your elderly neighbor or loved one is suffering from depression, you can refer them to our program by calling our office. Help them find hope again. The program provides a clinical evaluation at no cost to determine the need for treatment. Admission is offered to those people whom a licensed physician has determined require outpatient treatment and are able to actively participate in the program.
How does the Treatment Plan work?
The program is designed with the following goals in mind: to restore optimum mental and physical health, to alleviate symptoms that interfere with the individual’s ability to function, to maximize independence and to support the integrity of the family.
Treatment modalities are designed to meet the unique needs of older adults in a daytime treatment program. The program provides assistance with activities of daily living in a supervised setting while educating patients, families, and caregivers regarding mental health issues. Treatment is supervised by a Psychiatrist and provided by a multidisciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Master Level Social Workers, Licensed Professional counselors, and mental health providers.