Senior Life Solutions

Providing Mental Healthcare to Seniors

Kearney County Health Services’ Senior Life Solutions program is an intensive outpatient group counseling program. The program is designed to meet the needs of seniors and older adults. There are unique needs of aging, including depression and anxiety, can be challenging. Senior Life Solutions and KCHS are here to help. If you have any questions about Senior Life Solutions call us at 308-832-3400 OPTION 4.

Senior Life Solutions staff includes:

Office and Patient Coordinator
Linda Fritz

The interplay between mental health and physical health is well-documented, and in older adults, this connection becomes even more pronounced. The heart, a vcital organ, is a particularly susceptible to the influence of mental well-being. Understanding how mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress affect cardiovascular health in older adults is crucial for promoting holistic care and improving quality of life in this population Click Here for the Rest of the February  Senior Life Solutions Newsletter

As we grow older, quality sleep becomes even more vital for our overall well-being. A good night’s sleep helps your brain process emotions, thoughts, and memories, supports cognitive functions, and boosts your mood. Conversely, poor sleep can impair emotional regulation, make handling stress more challenging, and even increase the risk of depression
or anxiety. Click Here for the Rest of The March Senior Life Solutions Newsletter

Mental Health Resources

Studies are showing that the recent pandemic has increased symptoms of depression and anxiety in all age groups. If you or someone you know is struggling, please contact one of our mental health professionals for help.

Resources:

• What is Senior Life Solutions?
• The Heart-Mind Connection
• Depression in Older Adults: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
• Preventing Suicide in Older Adults
• Mental Health In Rural Communities
• Mental Health Awareness Month Newsletter
• Embrace Summer and Prioritize Your Mental Health

Screening Tools

• Interactive Symptoms Checker – simple question and answer tool to check your mood
• Check Your Mood Check list
• Take an Online Mental Health Screening

Handouts

• Break The Stigma
• Coping During an Infectious Disease Outbreak Brochure (English)  / (Spanish)
• Staying Positive and Preventing Depression as You Get Older
• The State of Mental health and Aging in America

You or a loved one can benefit from Senior Life Solutions if any of the following challenges have happened.

• Recently experienced a traumatic event
• Lost a spouse, family member, or close friend
• Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Changes or loss in appetite
• Difficulty sleep or changing sleeping patters
• Energy loss
• Lasting feelings of sadness or grief
• Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness

About Your Group

After an individual assessment, individuals meet in a supportive and encouraging group setting. These caring groups meet three times a week. These sessions allow each senior to gain a greater understanding themselves and to create relationships with others facing similar challenges. During group sessions, each senior will engage in open conversation guided by a licensed therapist. In these conversations, each person will learn new skills to support their mental health wellness.

Trained & Experienced Mental Health Staff

Each group has a staff of trained and experienced medical professionals. A board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social worker and/or therapist, registered nurse, and other mental healthcare professionals are dedicated to each group of seniors.

Anyone can refer an individual to the Senior Life Solutions program including an interested patient, family members, physicians, or other healthcare professionals.

A lot of questions surround both aging and mental healthcare. If you have any questions about Senior Life Solutions call us at 308-832-3400 OPTION 4.