At elderhouse, senior participants have the opportunity to make new friends, be individuals, and participate in stimulating activities with each other. Elderhouse is a pleasant, comfortable house with a homelike atmosphere. It is centrally located, in close proximity to the Center for Behavioral Health and Bloomington Hospital. Elderhouse provides programs that help clients become independent people of the community. Through therapy and recreational groups, social activities, and support groups, clients learn more about themselves and others.
Therapy can be individual, group, or both, depending upon each client's special needs.
A group of professionals at the Center for Behavioral Health carefully examines the needs of a client and then creates a program designed specially for each individual. Clients help each other to be confident and independent members of the community. Elderhouse staff members include a social worker, case manager, registered nurse, program specialist, social work interns and volunteers. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, clients may participate in Support Groups such as the Women's Group or Men's Social Group. Clients also have the opportunity to participate in Ceramics at the Center for Behavioral Health.