Assisted and Independent Living Communities

TheraCounsel LCSWs take great pride in serving many assisted and independent living communities in South Florida, all which share resident care as a primary shared goal.

We feel we not only serve the residents and their loved ones, but that we are partners in care with the communities as we help them meet challenges including:

  • Critical shortages of healthcare professionals & staff
  • Continual changes in government regulations and funding Increased scrutiny from numerous state and federal regulators
We know that:
  • Over 40 % of assisted living community residents exhibit signs of clinical depression or anxiety
  • 40% of dementia patients have additional psychiatric symptoms
  • Untreated depression & anxiety in assisted living communities adds significantly to care staff time required and thus costs
  • Nationally among the two-thirds of assisted living residents with some type of behavioral disorder, fewer than 5% receive treatment.
As behavioral health partners with senior living communities results mean:
  • Quality of care is enhanced while costs are reduced
  • As resident behavioral issues improve, staff productivity improves by reducing care requirements
  • Enhancing staff understanding and competency in recognizing primary behavioral needs promotes early intervention
  • Having a behavioral health professional integrated into your care team can add significantly to family satisfaction

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