Older Adult Services
Comprehensive Services for elderly Patients Delivered
with Compassion and Dignity.
It’s not uncommon for elderly men and women to find themselves more emotional in
later years, especially after the loss of lifelong friends and the stress of a
changing lifestyle. Medical complications and extended illnesses, too, can play
a part in anyone’s level of happiness and peace of mind. Research shows, in
fact, that almost one-fourth of all attempted suicides are by older people.
Feeling anxious or depressed for an extended period of time is not a normal part
of growing old. It is advisable to look for the reasons for low moods because
many times it is possible to help.
EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS
With clinical depression or anxiety, a person’s ability to function both
mentally and physically affected, and the trouble may last for weeks, months, or
sometimes years. Anxiety problems come in the form of phobias, panic attacks, or
becoming obsessive or compulsive in lifestyle. Both anxiety and depression may
result from life experiences, so treatment can help these people get back to
their former emotional health.
PHYSICAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING BEHAVIOR
There are some illnesses, like Alzheimer’s, which affect the individual’s
emotional and intellectual well-being. It is possible after an accurate
diagnosis to provide therapy to help prolong physical and emotional functioning
as long as possible. For family members, it is extremely important to obtain
consoling about what to expect, how to handle their own emotional needs, and how
to provide their loved one with the best care available.
PEACHFORD CAN HELP
Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta offers a Senior Adult Program
tailored to the needs of elderly patients and their families. The program begins
with a no-charge assessment. Then a physician will make recommendations about
the best treatment alternatives.
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