Helps older adults meet the challenges that can come with both mental illness and challenges to physical health. Partners with clients, their families and medical and care providers in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to help them improve quality of life. Services include: - Psychiatric services - Therapy - Case management

Provides diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for patients who have progressive disorders that cause amnesia and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease. Physicians, neuropsychologists and nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing those patients whose illness is progressing rapidly or those who are experiencing symptoms at a young age. Prefers to see patients at the beginning of these problems, including those experiencing very mild cognitive impairment, because accurate and early diagnosis means more time to plan, more time to participate in research, and the opportunity to participate in decisions about care. Combines customized care, education about each patient’s options and ongoing support to ensure patients receive the right treatment and the appropriate follow-up care.

Provides treatment for patients needing intensive outpatient psychiatric services. Program format is group model. Participants work individually with a therapist as well as a psychiatrist to develop a personalized treatment plan. The therapist also interacts with family members, may hold family conferences and helps in setting up a care plan for the period following participation in the outpatient program. Treatment usually lasts twelve weeks. Participants attend treatment three times a week dropping down to two times a week. 90-day program, no assessments done.

Services are provided in two units offering care to geriatric patients with acute psychiatric needs. 27 beds total. Accepts both voluntary and involuntary (when available) admissions.