The psychiatric inpatient program at Takoma Hospital is a highly specialized program to address the behavioral care needs of men and women 65 years of age and older. As we are living longer, we are facing more challenging healthcare problems. Depression, psychosis, panic and anxiety states, dementia and behavioral symptoms are some of the issues addressed through the Takoma Senior Care program. Patients are encouraged to communicate their emotional concerns through participation in expressive therapy groups. Creative expressions through art and music are offered along with relaxation, exercise, group therapy, and skill building sessions.
The Takoma Senior Care program offers services that support the emotional and spiritual health of the older adult. The program is structured to accommodate the needs of all segments of the geriatric population, including those with dementia and those who are cognitively intact. Issues such as loss, grief, role changes, and adjustment are discussed in a nurturing environment. Takoma Senior Care specializes in issues such as loss of independence or difficulties adjusting to a supervised living environment.
Since many older adults who have behavioral or cognitive dysfunction also have physical distress, patients receive a comprehensive assessment of medication regimens, physical and psychiatric diagnosis in functional abilities.
The treatment team consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and activity therapists establishes individualized treatment plans. Consulting medical specialists provide expertise, quality care and assess functional abilities, when difficult medical problems present themselves.
Our staff is dedicated to working together to provide care, with dignity and respect, to those individuals in their care.
The patient's overall physical and mental health is strengthened by the therapeutic program, along with medication administration. Social interaction is encouraged in a supportive Christian environment.
General Admission Criteria(do not need all of the symptoms listed below to qualify for admission to the programs)
Age 65 or Older Depressed Mood
Anxious, Nervous, Constantly Worried
Sudden Onset of Memory Loss
Worsening of Confusion or Disorientation
Suspicious or Unrealistic Thoughts,Hearing Voices, Seeing Things
Change in Sleep Pattern
Potential Danger or Threats of Injury to Self or Others
Combative/Violent/Resistive Behavior
Suicidal Thoughts
Sudden Change in Ability to Function Independently
Non-Compliance With Prescribed Psychiatric Medication
or Medication Problems Such as Sedation or Ineffectiveness
Referral Source Admissions
Healthcare professionals and family members can discuss individual situations with the Senior Care Coordinator. To refer an individual for admission to the program or for more information please contact Takoma Senior Care Admissions and Discharge Planner at 423-636-0438 or the Program Director at 423-636-0353.
We provide patient and family education, healthful life management skills, dementia screenings, psychosocial and psychiatric evaluation and testing, counseling and medication management. We can also facilitate admissions into Takoma’s Senior Care Unit, when needed.
We are committed to quality evaluation and treatment of:
Anxiety, addictions and substance dependency, memory loss, dementia, behavioral disturbances, grief and loss counseling, coping with chronic pain disorders, panic disorders, care giving, stress/strain.
Our Physicians, Office Staff, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists and therapists are there for you and your loved ones providing:
Counseling, neuropsychological testing, help with insurance verification and questions, psychiatric evaluations, dementia screening, assistance with hospital admissions, medication evaluations and management, hospital consultant services.
Experienced, Compassionate Care… When it matters most, we are there.
We are committed to helping adults and seniors cope with nursing home placement. Takoma’s physicians and nurse practitioners have provided care in the long-term setting for several years. We have contracts with five nursing homes and one assisted living facility in the Greeneville area. We are frequently asked to evaluate residents who have had some type of change in their memory or mental status. Sometimes we are asked to make recommendations to the primary care physician and nursing home staff because a resident is having mood or behavioral changes, which are causing a decline in quality of life. Our staff is knowledgeable and experienced in the state and federal guidelines regulating nursing home care giving.
At Takoma Outpatient Behavioral Health we are dedicated to:
Healing… the body, mind and spirit as well as addressing each patient’s medical, social and emotional needs.
Satisfying… the patient and referring the physician, loyalty and satisfaction are important to us.
Giving… back to our community by providing a continuum of care to our older adult population in East Tennessee.
Sharing… our knowledge and experience with other professionals and out patients in the form of in-services, conferences, patient and family meetings.
Caring… for people who are 18 years and older.
Helping… to direct our Eastern Tennessee community to the right agency needed to provide their behavioral health needs.
Educating… our patients and families in order to empower them to better care for themselves.
Preparing… for the future by keeping up-to-date on the latest clinical student and technology used to evaluate and treat our patients.
