Senior Life Solutions
Aging brings many joys - more time with family and freedom in retirement - but our older years can also bring difficult life transitions, including the loss of loved ones and stresses of age-related health concerns.
Franklin General Hospital's Senior Life Solutions program, an intensive outpatient group counseling program, is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals over the age of 65 struggling with depression and anxiety often related to aging.
If you or someone you know has experienced any of the following, this program might be right for you.
- Recently experienced a traumatic event
- Lost a spouse or close family member
- Loss of interest in previously-enjoyed activities
- Changes in appetite
- Difficulty sleeping or changes in sleep patterns
- Loss of energy
- Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks
- Feeling of worthlessness or hopelessness
- Dealing with a chronic health condition or diagnosis
If you are wondering if this program may be right for you, take an online "check your mood" quiz. All information provided in this quiz is anonymous.
Following an individual assessment, participants meet three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group setting.
The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social workers, a registered nurse, and other professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community.
Family members, physicians, or other health professionals can refer individuals to the program. You may also refer yourself.
For more information about Senior Life Solutions, call 641-456-5935.