Behavioral Medicine

CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE’S EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Whether you are a concerned family member of someone having emotional difficulties or a professional care giver Senior Transitions is able to help. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of emotional distress is the first step toward effective treatment and recovery.

Senior Transitions at Paris Regional Medical Center specializes in the treatment of emotional disorders in older adults. We offer inpatient services.

Senior Transitions
.........Inpatient Program

SERVICES PROVIDED

Our inpatient program provides mental health care in a comfortable and safe environment. The program addresses the specific needs of senior adults who are experiencing mental status changes which are impacting their safety and level of functioning.

A psychiatrist oversees all program services and treatment. Unit activities include daily group sessions with the social worker, recreation therapist, and nursing staff. We recognize the importance of family and request the involvement of family members and other support  persons in the development of appropriate treatment goals and discharge plans.

WHO MIGHT BENEFIT FROM INPATIENT TREATMENT?

Anyone who is having difficulty coping with life changes or losses such as: significant decline in self-care, inability to perform activities of daily living, the death of a loved one, declining health, isolation, lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities, loneliness, or inability to work.

SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS TO LOOK FOR
Thoughts of harm to self or others
Poor judgment / Poor safety awareness
Low energy
Sleep disturbance
New onset of memory problems or confusion
Lack of motivation
Increase or decrease in appetite
Excessive worry
Irritability
Episodes of tearfulness
Poor concentration

LOCATION / HOURS OF OPERATION
The Senior Transitions inpatient program operates 24 hours a day and is located at Paris Regional Medical Center, 865 DeShong Drive, 4th Floor, Paris, TX
75462, Phone 903-737-1424.

COST
Our services are usually covered by Medicare and Medicaid as well as most insurance plans.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information or to schedule a free assessment, contact Senior Transitions at 903-737-1424. Professional staff are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week to respond to your call.