Senior Life Solutions (outpatient)

Senior Life Solutions

Aging brings many changes, some welcome, some problematic. Depression and anxiety are changes that do not need to be endured. They are changes to address in a supportive environment.

Riverview Regional Medical Center's Senior Life Solutions program, an intensive outpatient counseling program, is designed to meet the unique needs of older adults over the age of 65 struggling with depression and anxiety often related to aging.

Feeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few weeks or months, you or your loved one may be dealing with something more serious.

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

After assessing an individual's needs, participants meet 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.

Family members, physicians, or other health professionals can refer individuals to the program. For more information about Senior Life Solutions, call us at 615.735.5310.