Senior Treatment Unit

Geriatric care at Butler carefully considers the effects of any physical problems, personal loss, emotional disorders, addictions, or neurological issues affecting the older patient. Staff in the Senior Treatment Unit at Butler offer a comprehensive approach to treating seniors. The unit was designed with a special focus on the safety of our senior patients and offers a warm, welcoming environment, including a naturally sun-lit dining room, a soothing mural, a salt water fish tank, and spacious, fully accessible patient rooms.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Personal care, vital signs, lab work (if indicated)
• Meet with your doctor
• Community meetings
• OT task group, focus group, or baking activity
• Visiting hours
• Therapeutic group
• Movie in TV area; activities on patio, weather permitting; free time
• End-of-day meeting

Treatment programs and activities take place daily on the unit and include a multi-dimensional approach to wellness by combining individual treatment, group therapies and medications. Daily therapeutic groups and activities include sensorimotor groups, occupational therapy groups, community meetings, spiritual care and pet assisted therapy.

At Butler Hospital, a team of mental health providers work together to help you return to health.