Mental health conditions require specialized treatment approaches when they affect older adults. Options Behavioral Health has developed a comprehensive senior program addressing psychiatric needs of adults aged 55 and older.
The Senior Behavioral Health Program treats various conditions specifically identified on the facility’s website, including “depression, psychosis, dementia, behavior problems, and complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.” This range of services acknowledges the diversity of mental health challenges facing older adults.
Depression represents one of the conditions treated within the senior program. While information about specific treatment approaches for depression isn’t detailed in program materials, the facility identifies it as a primary diagnosis addressed for older adults.
Similarly, psychosis in older adults receives treatment within the program. The Indianapolis facility provides stabilization and treatment for seniors experiencing these symptoms, recognizing that psychotic features may appear in various conditions affecting older adults.
The senior program specifically addresses behavioral complications accompanying dementia, with program materials noting that treatment is designed for those experiencing “behavior problems” related to this condition. These behaviors may become difficult for families to manage at home, necessitating the intensive support provided in the inpatient setting.
Alzheimer’s disease complications receive particular attention within the program. Options Behavioral Health recognizes that as this disease progresses, patients may develop psychiatric symptoms requiring specialized intervention beyond general medical care.
The facility acknowledges that seniors may face additional challenges beyond primary psychiatric conditions. Their comprehensive approach begins with thorough “psychiatric and physical evaluations,” ensuring that treatment addresses both psychological and physiological factors affecting mental health.
For older adults experiencing these or other mental health challenges, the behavioral health hospital provides intensive treatment described as “the most acute level of care we offer for senior adults struggling with a mental health disorder and/or a co-occurring addiction,” addressing both psychiatric symptoms and substance use when present.
