Senior Care
641-437-3475
Aging brings many joys – more time with family and freedom in retirement – but our older years can also bring difficult life transitions including the loss of loved ones and stress from age-related health concerns.
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient group therapy program, is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically ages 65 and older struggling with depression and anxiety often related to aging
If you or someone you know has recently experienced any of the following, this program might be right for you:
- Recently experienced a traumatic event
- Lost a spouse or close family member
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Changes in appetite
- Difficulty sleeping or changes in sleep patterns
- 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 professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community.
Referrals to the program can be made by anyone, including a patient’s physician, family member, self-referrals, or another healthcare professional.
For more information about Senior Life Solutions, call 641-437-3475.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
641-437-3411
SHIIP is the Senior Health Insurance Information Program that helps Iowans make informed decisions about Medicare and other health coverage. For more information about this program you can go to www.therightcalliowa.gov.
Choosing Medicare and related health coverage can be challenging. That's why SHIIP offers confidential, one-on-one counseling throughout Iowa from trained volunteers who have been in your shoes. And it's free.
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center has a counselor who is available through appointments.
