Older Adult Services
As
individuals grow older, goals and priorities begin to change.
People seek a balance between work, leisure, home and family,
creativity and personal relationships. Older Adult Services of
Rogers Memorial Hospital recognizes that overall well-being is
a key factor in enabling individuals to cope. We take into account
the connection between physical and mental health, encouraging
a proactive, all-encompassing approach to personal well-being.
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Rogers
Memorial has a long history of treating older adults and understands
their complex medical problems, difficult discharge-planning decisions
as well as unique family concerns. We have responded to the needs
of the community by creating a specialized unit designed to meet
the physical and emotional needs of older adults. Located at Rogers
Memorial Hospital–Milwaukee, this unit allows us to treat
older adults with even the most severe and persistent illness
patterns that may not respond quickly to changes in medication
or behavior management.
Treatment
Program
Rogers
Memorial Hospital offers Inpatient Programs for older adults experiencing
emotional or behavioral difficulties. Our Milwaukee campus offers
a separate inpatient unit with staff trained in older adult care.
This specialized inpatient unit uses a team approach to stabilize
patients and implement behavioral treatment plans that enhance
the quality of life for the older adult and his or her caregiver(s).
The
Older Adult Services of Rogers Memorial Hospital provides each
individual a comprehensive evaluation to determine the most appropriate
treatment approach.
Treatment components may include:
-
Medical Assessment
- Medication
management
- Nutritional
assessment
- Behavior
analysis and management
- Environment
assessment to prevent falls
- Treatment
plan conferences with patient and medical team
- Family
education
- Group
therapy
- Art,
music and recreation therapy
The key component of treatment is communication between the patient,
family caregivers, referral source and the treatment team members.
This interaction focuses on treatment expectations, patient progress
updates and discharge planning.
Sample
Schedule
Wake/Activities
of daily living
Breakfast
Relaxation
Activity/Socialization
Lunch/Dinner
Independent activity
Group activity
Resident preferred activity
Family time
Supper
Relaxation
Resident preferred activity
Independent activity
Bedtime/activities of daily living
Treatment
Team
In
order to provide maximum resources to you and your family, a team
of mental health professionals work collaboratively to assess,
treat, educate and foster a smooth, effective transition upon
discharge.
Medical
Directors
Tim
Levenhagen, MD, Medical Director, Adult and Older Adult Services,
Oconomowoc
Kambiz Pahlavan, MD, Medical Director,
Rogers Memorial Hospital–Milwaukee
Harold Harsch, MD, Medical Director,
Medical College Psychiatric Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital
Other
treatment team members of the program may include:
Board-certified
psychiatrists/Geropsychiatrists
Psychologists
Social workers
Registered nurses
Experiential therapists
Dieticians
Other mental health professionals
Learn
about Medical College of Wisconsin Psychiatric Services at Rogers
Memorial Hospital
Admissions
We provide a free confidential screening and referral recommendations. For more information, see our
admissions page.
Locations
Older Adult Services are offered at:
Rogers Memorial Hospital–Oconomowoc
34700 Valley Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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and Directions
Rogers
Memorial Hospital–Milwaukee
11101 West Lincoln Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53227
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and Directions
Our Milwaukee location has a specialized
eight-bed older adult unit, as well as the Medical College of
Wisconsin Psychiatric Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital.
