Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Program

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Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Program

Trusted Experts in Treatment for Older Adults

The Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Program at Stoughton Health is designed to treat acute mental health disorders in adults age 55 and over. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance. Personalized treatment is provided utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, including active participation in group therapy, individual therapy and activity therapy. Patients and families receive education on specific disorders, medications and effective coping strategies.

Treatment is provided for depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychosis. In addition to psychiatric services, patients have full access to all services at Stoughton Health, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietary, medical imaging, laboratory and emergency services.

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Treatment Team

Our treatment team consists of a psychiatric director, medical director, psychologist, pharmacist, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social worker, clinical dietitian and a recreation therapist. The treatment team works together to formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan.

Communication with the primary physician happens before, during and after treatment. Discharge planning is coordinated with regard to individual needs, with follow-up services as appropriate.

Criteria for Admission

Willingness to engage in treatment on a voluntary or passive voluntary basis
Non-voluntary admissions arranged under court order or legal protective custody
Prior outpatient treatment without adequate resolution
Functional impairment responsive to short-term inpatient treatment

Geriatric Psychiatry staff talking with a patient

Overview of Services

Comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation
Individualized treatment plan
Family participation
Coping and life skill training
Therapeutic exercise/stress reduction
Art and expressive therapy
Spiritual counseling
Aromatherapy
Music therapy
Pet therapy
Medication management and education
Discharge planning

Referral

Anyone can make an inquiry call to the Geriatric Psychiatry Program. If an individual is not appropriate for treatment, staff will direct the caller to appropriate services. The Geriatric Psychiatry staff works closely with family, the referring physician and any agencies involved in caring for the individual.

Reimbursement

Stoughton Health accepts over 160 area insurance plans, including but not limited to those listed below. Please check your individual plan regarding coverage of services at Stoughton Health.

Alliance
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Dean Health Plan
Humana
Quartz
Security Health Plan
United Healthcare
WEA Trust
WPS

Typically Medicare Part A covers the majority of the cost.

For more information about the Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Program or to make a referral, please call (608) 873-2242.

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