Sparks SeniorCare Behavioral Health
1001 Towson Avenue
Fort Smith,
AR
72901
Phone: (479) 441-5601
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Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
SeniorCare Behavioral Health is unique in our region. This 23-bed unit was designed by a multi-disciplinary team whose first order of business was to identify the combination of diagnostic and therapeutic services and features that would best benefit their patients. The program specializes in the acute care of dementia, depression and other mental health concerns of adults age 55 and older. If features a comfortable 23-bed inpatient unit, complete with open areas for group and individual activities, recreation and dining. The program's progressive therapies and multi-disciplinary approach seek to address the emotional, physical and spiritual needs for each patient.
Signs and symptoms of emotional illnesses and/or cognitive disorder:
- Inability to focus on tasks or activities of daily living
- Extreme anxiety
- Thoughts of self-harm
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Mania
- Loss of memory for recent events
- Loss of ability for abstract thoughts
- Difficulty finding common words and names
- Inappropriate or impulsive behaviors
- Increase in confusion
- Wandering behaviors
- Loss of interest in personal appearance
- Admissions
Prospective patients are evaluated by a member of the SeniorCare treatment team to determine if they meet the admission criteria for severity of illness and intensity of service. The team then assists patients and their families in determining an appropriate course of action.
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