Geriatric Inpatient Treatment

The Senior Care program at Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport is designed for the treatment of older adults who have a primary psychiatric diagnosis meeting the criteria for medically supervised inpatient treatment. Patients must be medically stable and able to participate in treatment. Patients receive excellent care and treatment by experienced staff.

Areas of Care

• Psychiatric evaluation
• Assessment by Social Services staff
• Nursing Assessment by a Registered Nurse
• History and Physical exam by a physician
• Dietary Consultation by a Registered Dietician
• Medical/Surgical Consultation Physician
• Psychological Screening and/or Testing Psychologist
• Neuropsychological Evaluation Psychologist
• Therapeutic Recreation by a Therapist
• Individual/Family/Group Therapy by Social Services Staff
• Continuing Care Planning by the Treatment Team
• Chemical Dependency Assessment by an Addictions Counselor

Therapy Groups

Patients are involved in specific therapy groups according to their needs and levels of care.

• Daily Community Group - conducted by staff to enhance the patient’s ability to function in social settings with others.
• Education or Lecture Group - by a Nurse, Social Worker, Physician, or counselor. Topics may include medication education, grief, humor, self-talk, and self-help.
• Process Groups - provide an opportunity for patients to give input on their treatment plan, receive feedback from the treatment team, and other patients.
• Creative Therapy - gives patients opportunities for self expression. Therapeutic Recreation is provided by a certified therapist for leisure counseling and developing effective life skills.