Kirby Medical Center Announces Senior Life Solutions Partnership
Monticello, IL – Kirby Medical Center is pleased to announce a partnership
with Senior Life Solutions. Senior Life Solutions will be located in the
new medical office building across from the hospital at #2 Sage Crossing
Blvd, Suite B.
Kirby Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient
group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults
typically ages 65 and over struggling with symptoms of depression and
anxiety, stress from age-related health concerns, or difficult life transitions
such as the loss of a loved one. Individuals may benefit from the Senior
Life Solutions program if they are experiencing any of the following common
indicators or triggers of depression and anxiety:
- Recently experienced a traumatic event
- Lost a spouse or close family member
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Changes in appetite
- Difficulty sleeping
- Loss of energy
- Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks
- Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
Following an individual assessment, patients meet up to three times per
week in a supportive, encouraging group setting. The program staff includes
a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social workers, a registered
nurse, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being
of the seniors in our community.
“We are very proud to offer this service to the community,”
says Kirby Medical Center CEO Steve Tenhouse, “It meets one of our
big goals of offering care not only for the body, but also for the mind
and soul.”
Referrals to the program can be made by anyone, including a patient’s
physician, family member, the patient themself, or another healthcare
professional.
For more information, call the Kirby Medical Center’s Senior Life
Solutions program 217-817-8525.
ABOUT SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS
Founded in 2003, Senior Life Solutions is managed by Psychiatric Medical
Care (PMC), a leading behavioral healthcare management company. Focused
on addressing the needs of rural and underserved communities, PMC manages
inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and
telehealth services in more than 20 states. The company's services
provide evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from depression,
anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder,
and other behavioral health problems. For more information, visit
www.psychmc.com.