Restore emotional well-being with AccentCare’s RightPath Late-life Depression program

Depression late in life is common but often overlooked or insufficiently addressed. AccentCare supports seniors with late-life depression by helping them cope and self-manage at home.

Our RightPath® Late-life Depression program provides specialized care that helps seniors regain joy and confidence.

Common symptoms of late-life depression

Despite its prevalence among older adults, late-life depression often goes undiagnosed. Symptoms include:

• Changes in weight
• Changes in mood, including tearfulness and increased sadness
• Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Heightened anxiety or confusion
• Misuse of pain or anxiety medications

Proven results in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms

The RightPath Late-life Depression program is designed to address these challenges head-on by helping manage anxiety and related symptoms.

• More than 84% of patients in our program have experienced a reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms
• Only 6.1% of our behavioral health patients had a potentially preventable hospitalization during their entire home health stay, compared with the national median of 10%

Our comprehensive program includes:

• Experienced behavioral health nurses specializing in depression management
• Medication management
• Individualized care plans
• An interdisciplinary team approach, including skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy and other disciplines
• Care transition and coordination support
• Patient and family education on medication and self-management strategies
• Ongoing communication with the patient, their physician and their loved ones