This May, Cordell Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by encouraging conversations, reducing stigma, and supporting the emotional well being of older adults across our community.
Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to start conversations, reduce stigma, and connect people with support. At Cordell Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions, we are highlighting the unique mental health needs of older adults and encouraging our community to take small steps that can lead to more good days, together:
• Challenge Misconceptions: Depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges are not a normal part of aging. They are common, treatable, and deserving of care.
• Start Conversations: A simple check in can go a long way. Talking openly about mental health helps people feel seen, supported, and less alone.
• Support Caregivers: Caregivers play an essential role in the well being of older adults. We encourage caregivers to care for their own mental health, too.
• Foster Connection: Social connection can make a meaningful difference in emotional well being. Reaching out to a friend, neighbor, or loved one can brighten someone’s day.
• Encourage Help Seeking: Knowing when to ask for help is a sign of strength. Early support can make recovery and coping easier.
“This month reminds us that meaningful change often starts with small steps,” said Liz Worley, Program Director of Senior Life Solutions at Cordell Memorial Hospital. “Reaching out, listening, and connecting people to support can bring more hope and more good days to older adults and caregivers throughout our community.”
Cordell Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions invites the community to join us this month by taking action to support mental wellness:
• Learn the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults.
• Reach out to an older adult or caregiver with a call, visit, or message.
• Share mental health resources and encourage open conversations.
• Explore the services and support available through our program.
If you are taking steps to improve your mental health but still feel stuck, or if you are not sure where to begin, we encourage you to connect with your healthcare provider or reach out to a member of our team today.
Cordell Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions is an outpatient program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults experiencing depression and/ or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging or a chronic diagnosis. If you or someone you know is struggling with a decline in mental health, our program wants you to know that help is available. Whether through our program or another service, our team works to identify emotional needs, provide support, and help individuals reconnect with hope and stability. For more information, or if you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please contact us at 580 832 8110. ABOUT SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS Senior Life Solutions is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). Founded in 2003, PMC is 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 experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health concerns. For more information, visit www.seniorlifesolutions.com.
CORDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Our Community. Our Hospital. Cordell Memorial Hospital is built on a strong tradition of local support and remains committed to providing high quality, compassionate care to the rural communities we serve. As a critical access hospital, we offer a wide range of services designed to meet the healthcare needs of individuals and families close to home.
Cordell Memorial Hospital provides many additional services to support the well being of our community. For more information, please call 580 832 3339. or visit cordellmemorialhospital.com.