Seniors Psychiatry Program

The seniors psychiatry program at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center offers a dedicated and compassionate inpatient mental health treatment program for older adults. The program assists patients, their families, nursing facilities, and medical professionals by providing assessment and treatment of acute psychiatric disorders.

Program philosophy

The seniors psychiatry program is specially designed for the older adult. The unit is separate from the other treatment programs, and the staff has been trained for the unique problems associated with treating seniors. Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center's affiliation with Loma Linda University Medical Center gives patients access to specialists in all areas of medicine including neurology, cardiology, and internal medicine.

Treatment components

A multidisciplinary medical treatment team
Prompt and courteous communication with families, caregivers, nursing facilities, and health professionals
Individual psychiatric care
Structured therapeutic environment
Group therapy
Medication monitoring
Nutritional assessments
Comprehensive discharge planning
Caregiver support group
Outpatient planning

Reasons for admission

Anger
Suicidal thoughts
Behavior problems related to Alzheimer's disease
Crying/hopelessness
Acute psychiatric disorders
Agitation
Depression
Medication problems
Changes in health that adversely affect emotional functioning
Decrease in ability to care for self
Withdrawal

Treatment team members

Geropsychiatrist
Psychologist
Registered nurse
Clinical psychologist
Social worker
Clinical dietitian
Occupational therapist
Chaplain

For more information
Program information: (909) 558-9275

Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
1710 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373

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