Senior Behavioral Health Services

Senior Behavioral Health

At Nevada Regional Medical Center, we believe that emotional health is an important part of a person's overall health. Our team members are dedicated to treatment that gets at the root of the issue. We involve the patient, their family and our multidisciplinary medical team throughout the whole process.  We have found this process to give the best results for our patients since it helps us to determine the individual's needs.

Our inpatient Senior Behavioral Health program offers individualized care, and is designed to help participants over the age of 55 address challenges often associated with aging and various mental health symptoms.

• Appetite Changes
• Behavioral Changes
• Confusion
• Depression
• Hallucinations

• Loss of Interest in Appearance
• Severe Anxiety
• Sleep Changes
• Social Withdrawal
• Suicidal Thoughts

We Are Here For You

Mental Health issues exist across the human life-span. As we age, we may experience both continuing difficulties from chronic mental health diagnoses and acute, new onset problems. The elderly are also more likely to face different types of mental health issues than younger people. If the senior recognizes the symptom, they are often too ashamed or scared to tell someone. They may also try to hide the signs of aging from their family or doctor. Or, they may fear their symptoms are an inevitable part of aging. Accurate diagnosis and successful treatment of mental health illness can lead to a longer, more productive and enjoyable life.

Our Program

Proper diagnosis and treatment can reduce the daily impact of many mental health illnesses. There are services available across the healthcare spectrum to help seniors regain control of their lives. Common treatments are found in senior behavioral health units like the newly reopened unit at  Nevada Regional Medical Center.

The senior Behavioral Health Unit offers acute inpatient psychiatric  treatment in a warm and healing environment. Additionally, the unit is unique because it is: 

• Close to home
• Specifically designed for seniors
• Separate from general adult behavioral health unit

Physicians, healthcare professionals and family members may refer patients directly to the program. In the majority of cases, patients are admitted to the program voluntarily and receive a complete medical evaluation, nursing assessment and psychiatric evaluation before an individualized treatment plan is formulated. 

If you are concerned about the safety and mental health of your loved one, call us today at 417-448-3677.

Gilbert Simas

M.D.