Senior mental health
Mental health disorders, such as Alzheimer's, dementia and mood disorders, remain widespread in the senior community. Our counselors and physicians can help seniors suffering from memory loss, confusion or depression that arise from mental health problems.
Senior mental health services in Miami
Seniors have unique mental health needs and deserve specialty, personalized behavioral health care, which is exactly what we offer.
At HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, we host an innovative inpatient senior behavioral health program at Sunrise Palms for Seniors in Miami. This program is offered in a private and spacious environment with 12 rooms dedicated to people 65 years old and older. It is designed to help with behavioral health symptoms that are interfering with your daily life.
Help is available
If you or someone you love is experiencing anxiety, depression or other types of mental distress, we want to help you — please call our team.
If you or someone you love is experiencing anxiety, depression or other types of mental distress, we want to help you — please call our team.
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Senior mental health conditions we treat
Sunrise Palms for Seniors provides treatment for you if you are experiencing acute psychiatric and behavioral symptoms, including:
- Acute and chronic depressive illness
- Aggressive or assaultive behaviors
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Delusions
- Physical and emotional changes
- Severe anxiety and stress-related issues
- Social withdrawal
- Suicide risks
Mental health treatments for seniors
Our doctors are experts in the field of geriatric psychiatry and provide treatment using a multidisciplinary approach.
Our goal is to deliver compassionate care while instilling hope using treatments that include:
- Group and individual psychotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Medication assessments and education
- Loss management and relapse
- Family support
- Psycho-educational groups
- Aromatherapy
Our facility for seniors
Sunrise Palms for Seniors was designed with the needs and interests of older adults in mind.
Some of our facility's features include:
- Beds designed to help prevent fall risk, with alarms and scales
- Slip-resistant and textured bathroom floors
- Senior-friendly group activities
- Extended hours to accommodate family time
Our unique inpatient behavioral health setting allows you to heal in a comfortable and accommodating environment. Additionally, our senior mental health unit is located in its own discreet wing to ensure privacy, confidentiality and comfort.
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