EAGLE LAKE — The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed special speakers, Odette Elliston, LCSW, right, and Denise Sklar, left, who informed the Lions about “Lighthouse Eagle Lake”, the Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program provided by the Rice Medical Center on Thursday, March 9. Odette serves as the Director and Denise serves as the Assessment Coordinator of this program designed specifical ly for senior citizens who may be overwhelmed with the process of aging.
Lighthouse is for older adults in the community who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, psychosis or other emotion- al or behavioral difficulties. The Lighthouse is a beacon of hope during the rough waters of aging, providing caring, compassionate, supportive services.
The program features group therapy four days per week, filled with information, coping skills, and positive hands-on activities. Also included is individual and/ or family therapy, oversight and medication management by a Board-certified psychiatrist, safe and compassionate care by the team of providers and a nutritious meal on those four days.
Lighthouse RMC, supported by traditional Medicare, accepts referrals from physicians, family members, organizations caring for older adults and self-referrals. Here’s the contact number for additional information or to make a referral: (979) 232-7095
