Salud mental para personas mayores
Los trastornos de salud mental continúan afectando en gran medida a nuestra población de personas mayores, ya que el Alzheimer, la demencia y los trastornos del estado de ánimo siguen siendo muy frecuentes en la comunidad de personas mayores. Los asesores y médicos están disponibles para ayudar a las personas mayores que tienen problemas de salud mental, que pueden incluir pérdida de la memoria, confusión o depresión.
Senior mental health services across Wasatch Front
As we age, especially after we retire, we typically look forward to some newfound freedom in which we are finally able to travel or spend time with our grandchildren and friends.
For some, however, these days of contentment can be disrupted by emotional problems or challenging behavioral changes. MountainStar Healthcare's senior mental health specialists can help you overcome these obstacles.
Senior mental health services
We offer comprehensive behavioral care for seniors (typically 55 years old and older) at our hospitals, including:
- Senior mental health assessments
- Diagnostic and psychological testing, if needed
- Coordination of services by a psychiatrist-led, multidisciplinary treatment team of professionals
- Medication management by a licensed and board-certified psychiatrist
- Multiple therapy specialties, such as:
- Music therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Discharge planning led by a licensed social worker
- Family meetings for education and aftercare planning
We welcome inquiries from family, friends and professionals who seek solutions to geriatric behavioral health issues.