Seniors or Older Adults - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs - Brookville, PA.

Drug and alcohol rehab centers which serve the unique needs of seniors and older adults can be more helpful for this particular group of people. Senior and older adult centered treatment can help with the initial stigma that seniors may feel they may experience when entering rehab and it provides support from others in the same stage of life who empathize and understand the specific difficulties they face. In age neutral programs seniors and older adults can at times be less likely to contribute fully in group activities with the younger age group who are not familiar with their generational and age related specific challenges. Substance abuse rehabilitation facilities that provide a more age relating forum for seniors and older adults can provide a connection of mutual respect, understanding, and comfort to address the difficulties in rehab.

Treatment professionals at drug and alcohol treatment facilities for seniors and older adults are there to deliver their unique expertise with older clients to resolve age-related, generational, and broader substance abuse related issues alike, while also taking into account any specific mental or physical health issues or challenges this subset of client faces while in recovery. Program materials for seniors and older adults may be delivered with verbal or audio impairments in mind, such as larger type or treatment counselors who are prepared to accommodate the needs of older clients by the means of individual and group counseling sessions.

Seniors and older adults are disproportionately apt to the abuse of prescription drugs and alcohol, and as part of recovery many require medical assistance not just through detoxification but to figure out which medical drugs should be eliminated or continued as part of their recovery plan and their transition to a healthy lifestyle that will prolong their life.

There are 1 Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers offering this service in Brookville, PA

• Penn Highlands Brookville
  814-849-2312
  100 Hospital Road
  Brookville, PA. 15825
  
  Treatment Services Offered:
  Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for Seniors or Older Adults
  
  Payment Forms Accepted:
  Medicare
  Medicaid
  Private Health Insurance
  Cash or Self Payment
  

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