Parkview Geriatric Wellness

Seniors are often faced with difficult situations — the loss of a loved one, declining health, loneliness and forgetfulness. As a result, certain behaviors might develop that concern you and your family. Parkview Geriatric Wellness Center is here to help.

Our multi-disciplinary team provides an assessment and an individualized treatment plan for each patient. This personal approach helps patients cope with whatever situation they might be facing. A complete physical exam is also provided to evaluate the contributory factors affecting the patient’s behavior.

Other services available include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication, if necessary
• Psychological testing
• Nursing services
• Family, group and individual therapy
• Activity, physical and occupational therapy
• Social services support
• Complete nutritional assessment

Certain behaviors may indicate their need for special assistance:

• Anxiety
• Apathy
• Easily agitated
• Forgetful or confused
• Feelings of worthlessness
• Hallucinations
• Loss of interest in routine activities
• Not sleeping or sleeping too much
• Paranoid thoughts or increased suspicions
• Persistent sadness
• Personal hygiene changes
• Personality changes
• Recurrent thoughts of death
• Unexplained loss of energy
• Weight loss or gain

Patients ages 50 and older can be admitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week with medical director approval. When a loved one is experiencing or facing challenges, call us at 417-328-6305.