Butler outpatient7/13/2023 ![]() ![]() The plan will include a combination of therapy and education sessions with the goal of providing support and developing coping skills. On your first day of program, you will meet with a therapist to assess your specific needs and symptoms, and develop your treatment plan. The treatment period is typically three to four weeks, and you’ll work with your team to determine the appropriate length of time for you. The program runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. You’ll be assigned to a compassionate, multidisciplinary team-a therapist, an occupational therapy assistant, and a psychiatrist-who collaborate for the duration of the program to ensure you are fully benefiting from treatment. This program is not an appropriate environment for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, however, those with typical cognitive decline associated with aging will manage well with the format of the program. The program format is created to accommodate maintaining day-to-day activities while learning the necessary skills to manage emotional struggles and lifestyle changes. This program is designed for older adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety or mood symptoms, or who are experiencing difficulty in adapting and thriving in their changing life. Working with our specialty team, you’ll regain balance and get your life back on track in the company of older adults with similar goals. The supportive environment of the program empowers older adults to learn how to navigate and cope with these changes in healthy ways, improve overall mental health, gain support from peers, and develop personal goals for moving into this next life stage.īutler’s Intensive Outpatient Program for Older Adults applies the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and provides individual counseling, group therapy, and an opportunity for interaction with peers. The Intensive Outpatient Program is for adults 65 years and older who are struggling with addressing life’s transitions. Moving into retirement and beyond can be challenging for older adults experiencing losses, changes in health and other challenges that arise due to aging, which cause elevated anxiety, depression, uncertainty, or other changes in mood or level of fulfillment. We apologize for any inconvenience when this occurs, and appreciate your understanding that it may be medically necessary.Are you struggling to manage the challenges associated with growing older? Exceptionsįor the health and well-being of a patient, the attending physician may limit, restrict, or deny visitation. Members of the clergy are welcome to visit patients who are members of their particular religious group at any time at the discretion of the unit physician or nurse. Children of all ages are permitted to visit with residents of the Community Living Center. ![]() Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. ![]() When approved by the physician or nurse, inpatients may visit with younger children in the waiting room in the main lobby. Visitors may not bring food or beverages to patients without authorization from unit physicians or nurses.Ĭhildren under age 15 may visit inpatients when permission has been granted by the unit physician or nurse. Veterans can have visitors, but they must be approved for visitation. ![]() We do not have an open visitation for all at the Dom at the current time. All visitors for Veterans must be approved by the treatment team. The Domiciliary (Dom) allows visitors on Saturdays and Sundays during the daylight tour. Given COVID-19, all visits are currently being scheduled in advance. The Abie Abraham VA Clinic (HCC) - to - Sergeant Joseph George Kusick Community Living Center (CLC) - to – The Domiciliary (DOM) Local transit servicesīutler Area Rural Transit (BART) Other servicesīutler County Association for the Blind – 72īutler Area Agency on Aging – 72 Beneficiary travelīeneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.įind out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits The Abie Abraham VA Clinic (HCC) - to - Pittsburgh VAMC (University Drive) See complete shuttle schedules Shuttle routes serving this location Schedule: Monday through Friday, except holidays Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in your county Shuttle services at the New Castle Road Campus Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans. We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments. ![]()
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