Methodist Health System Services

Geriatric/Senior Services

Many seniors are finding that they have time to enjoy life and take better care of their health. Growing older can also bring health challenges not faced before. Methodist Hospital has the resources to give you or someone you love what is needed to manage health care concerns and enjoy new and exciting opportunities for learning and discovery.

• Methodist Hospital Acute Care for Elders (ACE)
• Geriatric Evaluation & Management Clinic
  
  

Quality Care for Seniors

Methodist Hospital has been designated a NICHE site by the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing.

NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) is the premier designation indicating a hospital's commitment to excellence in the care of patients 65-years-and-older.

Methodist Hospital has also achieved Senior Friendly status for its NICHE program. The Senior Friendly status is given to NICHE hospitals that have implemented systemic aging-sensitive policies and included the input of patient, families and other community providers in planning and implementing NICHE initiatives.

National Nurse Residency Program

Methodist Hospital Selected as Pilot Site for National Nurse Residency Program. Methodist Hospital has been selected as one of six hospitals nationally to be a pilot site for a multigenerational nurse residency program in geropalliative care called AgeWISE. Learn More.

Helpful Links

• U.S. Government Web Site for People with Medicare
• Alzheimer's Association
• Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
• Southwest Iowa Senior Services
• Eldercare Locator
• National Institute on Aging (NIA)
• Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving