The Senior Focus Program at Graham Regional Medical Center provides geriatric group therapy/counseling to improve mental health status of participants.
Older individuals face problems specific to the process of aging. These problems can become roadblocks to living a full and satisfying life. Senior Focus is a mental health program that assists citizens with challeges including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief, loss and other emotional issues
- Role transition
- Adjustment issues
- Decrease in coping skills
- Loss of independence
The Senior Focus staff works with each individual to develop a plan of assistance that provides:
- Coordination with primary care physicians
- Assessment of needs
- Exploration of concerns
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Group sessions for education and therapy
- Social interaction
- Assistance with practical and safety needs
- Medication management
- Lunch
- Transportation available, if needed
You are eligible for Senior Focus if you:
- Are 50 years of age or oder
- Desire to regain mental/emotional health, wellness and stability
- Desire to have a better quality of life
- Are able to attend a two-hour session at least once weekly
- Are able to participate in and benefit from a therapeutic group experience that includes education, intellectual stimulation, social interaction and opportunities to make desired changes in attidude, mood, behavior and outlook
