Persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities that used to bring contentment and fulfillment, lack of motivation, feelings of overwhelming helplessness and hopelessness, sleep or eating disturbances … sound familiar? If so, you could be suffering from depression.

Are you depressed? Click here to participate in a screening for depression.

Depression is common among adults and the geriatric population. It often goes undiagnosed, but is treatable. If you or your loved one is experiencing these symptoms, see your primary care physician and ask how the North Oaks Senior Care Unit can help.

The Senior Care Unit is designed to offer care for those individuals suffering from depression through:

• structured, therapeutic interventions that are designed to increase feelings of well-being and self-esteem
• recreational and social opportunities
• support and the development of individual coping skills
• guidance and counseling for individuals and their families and pharmacological management

The Senior Care Unit has a multidisciplinary treatment team of highly trained professionals working together for your benefit.

Your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being and your independence is the focus of our care. We recognize the unique healthcare needs of the adult and geriatric population.

It is our goal to help you feel the best that you can!

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