Barbara Krantz, D.O., MS, DFASAM, MRO
Healthcare
Caron Treatment Centers, an internationally recognized leader in substance use disorder treatment, recently opened its Older Adult Program at Caron Florida’s new The Keele Medical Center in Delray Beach. The Program has successfully treated this often-overlooked population group at Caron’s Pennsylvania campus for almost 10 years.
The residential program is designed for adults 55 years of age and older, addressing patients’ physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. It also supports their often-increased medical needs because of comorbid conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, heart disease, mobility issues and mental health disorders.
Barbara Krantz, D.O., MS, DFASAM, MRO is director of Addiction Medicine and medical director of the program. An expert on the national and local prescription pain medication epidemic and the science behind addiction, Dr. Krantz has worked in the recovery field for more than 30 years.
“We take a whole-person approach,” says Dr. Krantz. “We’re giving them back purpose and restoring their quality of life.”
The program includes 15 private bedrooms, comprehensive diagnostic assessment including psychological testing, 24/7 on-site medically managed care, daily health assessments, substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment, chronic pain management, relapse prevention, spiritual counseling, holistic services, on-site physical therapy and family support.
“I’m a hands-on person,” says Dr. Krantz. “I love medicine and being with the patients.”
Dr. Krantz says that of the 55 million older adults in the United States, almost 10% will need treatment for substance use. That number is expected to increase as a result of the isolation from COVID-19.
Caron Treatment Centers has been providing substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment services in Florida for almost 20 years.
“The most basic education is taught in every facility,” says Dr. Krantz. “But we go above and beyond that and evaluate how brain functioning is affecting memory and the trauma responses.”
Previously, Dr. Krantz was director of medical services and medical director of research at Hanley Center, where she developed the Baby Boomer Program. She also served as medical director at the Center for Alcohol and Drug Studies and as medical director at Cornerstone, a substance abuse treatment program at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Dr. Krantz has taught medicine at Nova Southeastern University and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has trained addiction medicine doctors through the University of Florida.
Caron Treatment Centers, The Keele Medical Center, 4575 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 888-470-1182, caron.org
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