SENIOR CARE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
BETWEEN 2000-2030 IT IS PROJECTED THAT: 111% AGE 75 OR OLDER POPULATION WILL INCREASE BY 130% AGE 60 OR OLDER POPULATION WILL INCREASE BY
1 IN 4
PERCENTAGE OF OLDER SAN DIEGANS WITH A MENTAL HEALTH NEED
BETWEEN 2000-2030 IT IS PROJECTED THAT: 111% AGE 75 OR OLDER POPULATION WILL INCREASE BY 130% AGE 60 OR OLDER POPULATION WILL INCREASE BY
Alvarado Parkway Institute recognizes the unique mental health needs of senior adults. Our program promotes wellness and an improved quality of life for our senior clients by helping them maintain independence and cultivate joy, improving their overall sense of well-being
API’S MISSION
To improve mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential.
SENIOR PROGRAM
Later in life, many people experience changes — death of loved ones, retirement, stressful life events, or medical problems. It’s normal to feel uneasy, stressed, or sad about these changes. But after adjusting, many older adults feel well again. Depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions are different. They are medical conditions that interfere with daily life and normal functioning. These are not a normal part of aging.
Many older adults with mental health or substance use disorders need treatment to feel better. The Senior Care Program at Alvarado Parkway Institute’s Outpatient Services provides structured, evidence-based treatment in a caring and compassionate environment for older adults struggling with mental health challenges including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, chronic pain, suicidal ideation, disorientation/disorganization, behavioral issues, and chemical dependency.
SAN DIEGANS WILL BE AGE 60 OR OLDER.
Senior clients may attend three to four days a week, Monday through Friday from 12-3pm. Free nutritious lunch is provided to all program participants and transportation is provided at no additional cost for most clients residing within San Diego County. You will also participate in a community meeting and engage in 2-3 group therapy sessions.
The afternoon process groups, led by a licensed behavioral health professional, offer clients the opportunity to share and connect with one another on a variety of topics beneficial to the distinct needs of older adults.
At times, clients will engage in intergenerational group activities with younger clients which can contribute to positive relationships and emotional well-being.
TREATMENT TEAM
Clients in our Senior Outpatient Program receive a thorough assessment and a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan designed together with the client to address each person’s unique needs and aftercare plan to help them achieve stability and, ultimately, life satisfaction. Clients receive psychiatric care, medication management, supportive counseling, and case management services as needed.
3-4 Days a Week
Monday - Friday | 12-3pm
Program Includes
u FREE Nutritious Lunch
u Community Meeting
u Group Therapy Sessions
u Process Groups
u Transportation (provided at no cost to and from Program for most clients residing in San Diego County)
Evidence-Based Therapies
u Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
u Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
u Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
u Illness Management/Recovery
u Problem Solving Therapy
u Relapse Prevention
u Reminiscence Therapy
u Living in Balance
Group Topics Include
u Healing through Music
u Communication Skills
u Health & Wellness
u Life Skills
u Creative Expression
u Grief & Loss
u Forum to Decrease Social Isolation
u Community Resource Education
u Goal Setting
u Mindful Movement
u Symptom Management
u Self-compassion
u Shame & Resiliency
u Pro-aging
u Social Skills & Aging
u Values & Beliefs
u Changing Habits