Two programs will be held in April at the Edgerton Hospital according to recent news releases. They include an open house offered to meet the new Edgerton Hospital Senior Life Solutions program director and a workshop offering free Advanced Care planning.

Program director open house 

Members of the community are invited to an open house at Edgerton Hospital, 11101 N. Sherman Rd, Edgerton, to meet Senior Life Solutions Program Director Lieneke Hafeman and learn more about resources for older adults, according to a recent news release.

The open house will be held Tuesday, April 9, between 10:30 a.m. and noon.

“This event is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about our program, to meet our staff, see our space, and learn about the services we provide through Senior Life Solutions,” Hafeman, RN, BSN, was quoted as saying in the release.

Those attending the event also will be offered a tour of the space, an opportunity to ask questions, and light refreshments, the release stated.

The program is designed to meet the needs of individuals, typically 65 and old, who are experiencing depression and anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging, the release noted.

According to the release, program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, a licensed therapist, a registered nurse, and other trained professionals focused on helping older adults in the community as they navigate difficult life transitions and regain their quality of life.

Those interested in learning more about the upcoming event or program are encouraged to call: 608-561-6660.

About Senior Life Solutions

According to the release, the program was founded in 2003, and is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC), a leading behavioral healthcare management company. PMC manages inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth services in more than 25 states. For more information, visit:  www.psychmc.com/seniorlifesolutions.

Free Advanced Care Plan workshop

Additionally, according to a recent release, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services is offering an Advanced Care Plan workshop.

An opportunity to schedule an appointment to participate in the Tuesday, April 16, workshop can be made by contacting Edgerton Hospital social worker Raquel Martin, by phone: 608-884-1490, or email: rmartin@edgertonhospital.com.

The workshop will be held between 8 a.m. and noon, with appointments scheduled in 30-minute intervals.

The free workshop offers an individualized consultation, with the goal of assisting individuals with creating a power of attorney document for healthcare and a declaration to physicians, also known as a Wisconsin living will.

Martin will help attendees complete and file their documents, according to the release.