Senior Behavioral Health
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Senior Behavioral Health Unit at Roxborough Memorial Hospital
The Senior Behavioral Health Unit (SBHU) at Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 24-bed inpatient facility dedicated to serving adults aged 65 and older. We provide voluntary behavioral health services for short-term stays, addressing conditions such as depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. Our compassionate team focuses on patient-centered care, creating a supportive environment that fosters healing and empowers patients with effective management tools.
Senior Behavioral Health Unit at the Suburban Behavioral Health Campus
The SBHU at the Suburban Behavioral Health Campus features a 15-bed inpatient unit for adults aged 55 and older, offering similar voluntary services. Our approach extends beyond immediate treatment, emphasizing education for patients and families to support ongoing recovery. We collaborate to develop healthier coping strategies and comprehensive follow-up plans.
Combined Commitment to Care
Together, both Senior Behavioral Health Units share a mission to provide exceptional, compassionate care for older adults facing mental health challenges. By combining resources and expertise, we ensure high-quality care in a nurturing environment, promoting holistic wellness and healthier futures.
For further information, contact us at 215-509-6800.
The SBHU is designed to educate patient and families to better manage their conditions and ongoing recovery by developing healthier coping skills and a safe and secure follow-up plan for post discharge care.
Senior Behavioral Health Program offers patients:
- Group and Activity Therapy
- Anger and Stress Coping Skills
- Medication Education
- Family Education
Senior Behavioral Health is appropriate if you, or a loved one is experiencing an escalation or worsening of ongoing symptoms of any of the following:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Disordered thinking
- Change in sleep habits
- Change in enjoyment and participation in daily activities
- Lack of attention to personal hygiene
- Increased fear of being alone
- Grief (Not adjusting to loss of a loved one)
- Poor adjustment to change
- Wanting to harm others
For information on the Senior Behavioral Health Unit or if you are concerned for your loved one, please call 215-509-6800.
Roxborough Memorial Hospital was proud to receive The Joint Commission Gold Seal Of Approval.
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