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.
Behavioral health care for seniors
Seniors deserve dedicated, specialized support while navigating life's challenges.
The Pavilion at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Southwest Las Vegas offers inpatient mental health care for older adults and seniors. If you're dealing with grief, medical conditions or aging-related issues, our team provides support and compassion.
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Psychiatric issues in seniors
Seniors face unique life experiences that can bring up tough emotions. It's important to seek behavioral health help if you or your loved one experiences or show signs of:
- Agitated behavior
- Anxiety and sadness
- Behavioral or emotional struggles
- Dementia-related issues
- Difficulty dealing with trauma
- Difficulty fully expressing emotion
- Disorganized thinking
- Disorientation or hallucinations
- Feeling emotions more intensely
- Feeling overwhelmed or directionless
- Grief from the loss of a loved one
- Hearing or seeing things that are not there
- Ideas that pose a threat to others
- Inability to focus
- Loss of a loved one
- Major changes in personality
- Reduced ability to manage stress
- Self-injury
- Severe depression
- Social isolation and withdrawal
- Suicidal thoughts or actions
Inpatient mental health services for seniors
Mental health disorders in older adults that go untreated can lead to decreased function, poor quality of life, substance abuse and increased risk of health complications. Early intervention and treatment can help reconnect you to a healthier sense of self.
Features of our senior care program
Sound mental health can contribute to an overall feeling of positive well-being. Our hospital provides comprehensive inpatient mental healthcare for older adults. The program helps you learn to deal with emotional health stressors or symptoms that cannot be safely and adequately addressed on an outpatient basis.
For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please contact our assessment line 24/7 at (702) 916-5100.
Our program features:
- 24/7 nursing care
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Daily visits with a board-certified psychiatrist
- Daily visits with a gerontologist to address medical concerns
- Medical beds with integrated nurse call lights
- Network of community resources
- Recreation and pet therapy
- Shower and tub assistance if you need help with daily care
- Treatment of cognitive decline due to depression, dementia or anxiety
Personalized treatment plans
The goal of our program is to reduce the severity and probability of mental health issues and help you work toward a balanced life. We evaluate you mentally, physically, and socially to develop individualized care plans, which include:
- Active psychiatric treatment with 24/7 access to a physician
- Aftercare plan linked to the behaviors that resulted in the admission, that also addresses post-hospitalization needs
- Ensuring family and individual support systems are an active part of the treatment team
- Ongoing contact with personal caretakers, medical caretakers and the facility
- Medication administration and monitoring
Specialized medical professionals
We have a multidisciplinary team to help with your mental, medical and physical needs. This accomplished team consists of:
- Certified nurse assistants
- Consulting physicians
- Gerontologists
- Nurses
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Psychiatrists
- Therapists
- Wound care specialists
Prepare for your stay at our senior behavioral health center
To ensure a safe environment, we limit personal items in our units.
What to bring during your stay
Our center offers laundry services, so there is no need to bring more than what is listed below. The hospital provides basic hygiene items. Unsafe items will be kept at the nurse’s station or sent home.
We recommend that you bring the following:
- Jacket or sweater if weather permits (no hoodies)
- One pair of pajamas
- Slip-on shoes, slippers or socks with grips (no shoes with laces)
- Three comfortable outfits (no drawstrings or belts)