FCMH Senior Care Unit

What are we...	The Senior Care Unit is a 12-bed inpatient psychiatric unit for persons generally 55 years of age or older with moderate to severe mental health illnesses. We also offer an intensive outpatient program.
What diagnosis do we treat?	Our most common diagnoses are Depression and Dementia, but we treat all kinds of mental illnesses.
What treatment is provided?	Group & Individual Therapies, as well as, therapeutic group activities. We provide medication evaluation, adjustment, and monitoring. We teach alternative coping skills and caregiving skills to patients and their families. Patients are also seen daily by their admitting physician for any physical health needs they might have.
The Staff...	Program Director: Misty Brumfield Nurse Manager: Lynn Gagliardi Inpatient Therapist: Margie Campbell Outpatient Therapist: Mike Case Activities Director: Veronica Brown
Who are the psychiatrists?	Drs. Donald Guild & Rodrigo Galvez, are our Medical Directors and are both Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry.
What is the length of stay?	The average length of stay for inpatient is 10 – 14 days. The length of enrollment for outpatient is generally around 3 months.
Who pays for treatment?	Medicare, Commercial Insurance Plans, Private Pay.
How would I refer someone?	Call the Senior Care Unit at (601) 384-8180 and ask for an assessment. Assessments are confidential, free of charge, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do I get more information?	Contact the Senior Care Unit and speak with any of our professionally trained staff.

We all hope our family members will enjoy "the golden years". But, as individuals age, they experience the loss of loved ones, and the stresses that go with losing physical and mental abilities. A changing lifestyle and increased physical challenges may lead to normal feelings of sadness or distress. Persistent personality changes or unusual behavior, however, may indicate a person is suffering from clinical depression or anxiety.

If you feel like you, a family member, or friend, could benefit from Senior Care, give us a call at (601) 384-8180. Our trained professionals will show you the way to a brighter tomorrow.. Call 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential. Assessments can be performed anywhere. We want to help senior citizens regain as much personal independence as possible - and help is always just a phone call away. For a free brochure on Senior Care, click here.

            Signs and Symptoms that a loved one may be
              experiencing an emotional illness, include:

                 ● Agitation or aggression
                 ● Weight loss or gain
                 ● Change in sleeping patterns
                 ● Confusion or disorientation
                 ● Withdrawal and isolation
                 ● Excessive worry or fear
                 ● Change in the ability to take care of oneself
                 ● Abuse of medication or alcohol
                 ● Mood swings
                 ● Severe memory loss
                 ● Hallucinations
                 ● Suicidal thoughts
                 ● Feelings of worthlessness
                 ● Loss of interest in appearance
                 ● Fatigue and loss of energy

The Senior Care Unit