pee dee mental health center alzheimer`s dementia day treatment
PEE DEE MENTAL HEALTH
CENTER
ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA
DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM
“ SILVER YEARS ”
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
To provide community based clinical day treatment services for persons with chronic mental illness and symptoms of Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Goal is to delay advancement of symptoms via provision of stimulation activities and clinical treatment services in a therapeutic environment.
FUNDING
Developed via federal grant funds
Administered by SC Department of
Mental Health
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private
Insurance, Self-Pay.
No one is denied services due to ability to pay.
SERVICES
Adult Clinical Day Treatment
Mental illness Management
Psychiatric Medical Assessment
Medication Monitoring/Administration
Targeted Case Management
Assessment Crisis Management
Psychiatric Nursing
Daily Rate- $70.00 per day
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00 Morning Exercise Therapy
9:30 Reality Orientation
10:00 Morning Clinical Group
11:30 Modeling/Maintaining Social
Skills
12:00 Relaxation Skills
1:00 Art’s and Craft
Wrap-Up & Departure
STAFF / TRAINING
Program Director – MSW with experience in programs for the elderly.
Psychiatrist – M.D. with experience in geriatric care and Alzheimer’s population.
Nurse
MS
3 clinical Counselors
Training- AHEC and Department Training
Staff has attended Center for Gerontology seminars/training sessions.
Staff certified as Dementia Specialist.
CLIENTELE
Ages 58 – 87
Male and Female
Dual Diagnosis
Chronic Mental Illness with Dementia
/Alzheimer’s symptoms
30 program slots (maximum)
27 patients currently
History with local mental health center
POSTIVE ASPECTS
No one can be denied service
Caring and supportive staff with appropriate training
Accepts Medicaid and Medicare
Community based services
Supportive services for families (Case management, Caregivers education sessions, and respite care services)
NEGATIVE ASPECTS
Waiting List
Limited scope of treatment due to degree of illness
Transportation issues
All services not covered by Medicare &
Insurance
Private pay – Significant charges
Limited involvement with non-treatment issues
PRATICE IMPLICATIONS
Awareness of specialized needs of geriatric persons with diagnosis of Mental
Illness and Dementia/ Alzheimer’s symptoms.
Community based psychiatric treatment services.
Potential to replicate program throughout the state.
