Elderly Therapy:

Some individuals approach their golden years anticipating retirement, grandchildren, a new phase of life, traveling, and doing the things that they have looked forward to leading up to retirement. Many are successful, enjoy their golden years with their partners, are physically well, and live to old age enjoying their family and friends. Unfortunately, many others are not so lucky and are faced with the physical and mental effects of aging. It is extremely difficult for many to face mortality, illness, the death of friends, family, child, sibling, or a spouse. Many experience isolation with the loss of a spouse. One of the most serious issues for the elderly and their families is developing Dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Many of our elderly face medical issues such as visual and verbal memory problems, hearing issues, appetite and bodily strength, and depression. Several of our elderly clients are dealing with life adjustment issues and therapy can help to reassert independence in many individuals. Today approximately 6 million Americans age 65 or older suffer from Depression, but only 10 percent receive or seek treatment. Depression in the elderly impacts older individuals differently than younger adults and lasts longer in most cases. Advancing age is often accompanied by loss of social support systems which often leaves an elderly person alone with their thoughts and feelings.