Geriatric Psychiatry

Printer Friendly Version Email A Friend Add This Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size
Many physical and mental changes associated with aging are not normal and can be lessened, or reversed with proper diagnosis and treatment.

CoxHealth Senior Transitions Unit provides a secure and therapeutic environment for seniors facing such mental health issues.

Our team of professionals
helps area seniors begin a path to achieving their optimal state of physical, mental and emotional well-being through individualized therapy.

Services

  • Preadmission evaluation
  • Diagnosis of psychiatric and medical conditions
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Multidisciplinary treatment planning
  • Group and individual psychotherapy
  • Occupational and recreational therapy
  • Medication management
  • Post discharge follow-up

Program Admission Criteria

  • Age 65 and older with ages 60 to 64 on an individual and milieu basis.
  • Determination by a licensed physician of medical stability and need for inpatient mental health treatment
  • Ability to understand and agree to voluntary admission, or have a legal guardian or someone holding a durable power of attorney for healthcare, with the ability to make healthcare decisions.
  • Ability to participate in, and benefit from, individual and group therapies.

Contact Us
CoxHealth Senior Transitions
Cox Medical Center Branson
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 348-8305

About Us
Contact Us
Services
Quality
Patients & Visitors
How to Give