Sanford Bagley Medical Center Announces Senior Life Solutions Partnership

BAGLEY, Minn. - Sanford Bagley Medical Center is pleased to announce a partnership with Senior Life Solutions. Senior Life Solutions is located in Sanford Bagley Medical Center located at 203 4th St NW Bagley, MN.

Sanford Bagley Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions department is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. Individuals may benefit from the Senior Life Solutions program if they are experiencing any of the following common indicators or triggers of depression and anxiety:

• Anxiety

• Changes in appetite

• Depression

• Difficulty sleeping

• Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks

• Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness

• Lost a spouse or close family member

• Loss of energy

• Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities

• Recently experienced a traumatic event

Following an individual assessment, participants meet up to three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group setting. The program is also offering emotional support to patients from the comfort of their homes. Teletherapy services are offered via telephone or computer, without the need to meet in person. Services will be billed to insurance.

The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed social workers, a registered nurse, and other healthcare professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community.

Gabrielle Baird, RN, Program Director stated “Our team is committed to providing excellent care and investing in our community. We are available to answer questions and provide community members with mental health education, information, and resources”

Anyone can refer a patient to the program, including a physician, family member, the patient, or another healthcare professional.

For more information, call the Sanford Bagley Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions program at (218) 694-2222 Ext 228.

About Senior Life Solutions

Founded in 2003, Senior Life Solutions is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), a leading behavioral healthcare management company. Focused on addressing the needs of rural and underserved communities, PMC manages inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth services in more than 30 states. The company's services provide evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health problems. For more information, visit http://www.seniorlifesolutions.com.

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. The integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 Sanford physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations and world clinics in 8 countries around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.