| We all hope our family members will enjoy the “Golden Years”. But, as individuals age, they experience the loss of loved ones, and the stresses that go with losing physical and mental abilities. A changing lifestyle and increased physical challenges can lead to sadness and withdrawal. However, persistent personality changes or unusual behavior may indicate your loved one is suffering from an emotional illness, such as depression. Signs and symptoms a loved one may be experiencing an emotional illness
include: Insomnia or too much sleep Crying spells Poor appetite or overeating Disregard for personal appearance Sad or blank looks Thoughts of suicide Forgetfulness or confusion Social isolation |
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| HOW WE CAN HELP |
| At Tombigbee Geriatric Behavioral Health, we offer individualized care in a warm, supportive atmosphere. The first thing our professional team will do is a very thorough evaluation to help determine what’s causing the behavioral and mental changes. We also check for any underlying medical issues that may contribute to behavioral changes. We will
then work with the patient, family and other health professionals to develop a course of treatment to best meet the needs of the individual. Treatment includes individual meetings with psychiatrists and/or group therapy to assist with emotional, mental, physical, and medication needs. Our nurses, psychiatrists, trained counselors and social workers can help with all aspects of a person’s life. |
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WE HAVE THE LEVEL OF CARE YOU NEED |
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Inpatient Hospitalization involves stabilizing the crisis that led to the hospitalization. A thorough physical and mental evaluation is completed to determine the cause or causes of the psychiatric problem. All care is provided in a secure and supportive environment with 24-hour nursing care to ensure the well-being of each patient. An average length of stay for inpatient care is 12-14 days, depending on the needs of the individual. Intensive Outpatient treatment provides up to three hours of structured therapy per day, 1-2 days per week, allowing patients to maintain their daily routines. This level of care is especially beneficial as an interim step from inpatient care to home. |
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OUR MEDICAL STAFF |
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|  | | Dr. John A. Dorsey, Medical Director | | Dr. Dorsey received his Doctor of Medicine in May of 2000 from Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dorsey completed his Residency at the University of California Davis Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry in June 2004. Dr. Dorsey now resides in Greensboro, Alabama where he operates a private practice and is the founder of the Black Belt Mental Health Outreach Team. | | |
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|  | | Dr. A. DeMel Coleman, Medical Staff | | Dr. Coleman received his Doctor of Medicine in May of 2001 from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Coleman completed his Residency at the University Of Alabama Department
of Psychiatry, Birmingham, Alabama in June of 2005. Dr. Coleman currently resides in Bessemer, Alabama and is a staff psychiatrist with Harper Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. | | |
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 | | Dr. John B. Jeans III, Medical Staff | | Dr. Jeans received his Doctor of Medicine in May of 2001 from the University
of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jeans completed his Residency at the University of Alabama, Department of Psychiatry in Birmingham, Alabama in 2006. Dr. Jeans currently resides in Cottonwood, Alabama and is a staff psychiatrist with the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in the
Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Unit. | | |
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