Senior Life Solutions

Providing Exceptional Behavioral Health Solutions 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.

Learn more about our program in the following video:

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

Committed to You

Your team is lead a board-certified psychiatrist accompanied by a host of other mental health professionals.

Close to Home

Our outpatient setting keeps you where you want to be, close to home, with encouraging and supportive people.

December Senior Life Solutions Newsletter: Start Fresh

Start Fresh: Build Good Mental Health Habits for the New Year

As another year comes to a close, many of us take time to reflect. What went well?What would we like to improve? A new year offers a fresh opportunity to focus on our mental health and emotional well-being, no matter our age.

For older adults, focusing on your mental health can improve your mood, strengthen relationships, and increase resilience. You don't need to make sweeping changes to see improvements. Small, consistent habits can have a big impact over time.

Read the Full Article Here

Infographic: New Year, New Hope

Finding Purpose After Retirement

What Is Senior Life Solutions?

What is Senior Life Solutions? What Patients Need to Know:

• Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient counseling program for adults ages 65 and older.

• Services offered include: group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, mental health evaluation, medication education and management, community resources, and after-care planning.

• Individuals may benefit from the Senior Life Solutions program if they are experiencing any of the following common indicators or triggers:

•Recently experienced a traumatic event •Lost a spouse or close family member •Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities •Changes in appetite •Difficulty sleeping •Loss of energy •Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks •Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness

• Patients receive individualized care and typically begin by attending therapy sessions on varying weekdays, decreasing in amount and time as they progress.

• We provide follow-up care and continued support once patients are ready to complete the program.

• Each patient’s primary care physician will be consulted regarding medication changes (if applicable).

• Anyone can make a referral to Senior Life Solutions: including primary care physicians, specialists, family members, friends, community groups, and nursing or residential facilities.

About Your Senior Life Solutions 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.