Therapy for older adults

Approximately 14% of older adults age 60 and over live with a mental disorder. (Source: WHO)

With reduced mobility and decline in physical ability, you can feel despair, fear and hopelessness about what this chapter of life has in store for you.

If you’re suffering from depression and anxiety or any other mental and emotional issues, it will be a great relief to receive therapy and not cope alone.

Therapy will give you a chance to safely express and process your emotions and thoughts and gain new perspectives about your life.

We specialize in helping older adults with:

  • Mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, mood disorders

  • Life transition

  • Finding meaning and purpose

It’s never too late to live every day with meaning and purpose.

Prioritizing your inner life, your mental and emotional well-being will affect the way you engage with your family and friends, participate in your interests, and continue to pursue personal growth and learning. 

Our staff is a group of experienced, multi-lingual and culturally-aware therapists who provide a safe and non-judgmental space for our clients.

READ OUR BLOG ‘The Benefits of Therapy for Older Adults’ HERE

Schedule a call and we will be happy to help you determine if our therapy will be right for you.

FAQ

  • Therapy can be incredibly beneficial for elderly individuals who are feeling hopeless, worthless, or struggling with the challenges that come with aging. Therapy can help you explore your values, beliefs, and sense of purpose, allowing you to reconnect with what brings meaning and fulfillment. Aging often involves significant life transitions, such as retirement, health changes, or loss of loved ones, which can contribute to feelings of hopelessness. Therapy can help you navigate these transitions, adjust to changes, and find new sources of meaning and joy in your life.

  • We can ensure the therapy environment is physically accessible for individuals with mobility issues. If you require assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, or hearing aids, we can incorporate these into the sessions to ensure effective communication and participation. We’ll also adjust our communication style to accommodate cognitive changes or sensory impairments. This may involve speaking slowly and using simple language, providing visual aids or written materials, and checking for understanding regularly.

    We can offer shorter or longer sessions based on your needs and energy levels. Teletherapy and phone sessions are available for those with mobility or transportation challenges.

  • It can sometimes be challenging to differentiate between normal feelings of sadness, melancholy, or fear and symptoms of clinical depression and anxiety. However, some signs and indicators may suggest the need for professional support:

    Feelings of sadness or worry that extend over a period of time, such as two weeks or more, and significantly impact one's daily life.

    Intense and severe symptoms, including feeling overwhelmed and interfering with your ability to engage in activities you once enjoyed, or affecting your relationships and overall well-being.

    Changes in your behavior, such as withdrawing from social activities, neglecting personal hygiene, or experiencing disruptions in sleep or appetite.

    Manifestation of physical symptoms such as fatigue, body aches, headaches, digestive issues, or weight changes.

    Persistent negative thoughts, feelings of worthlessness, self-criticism, or hopelessness.

    Chronic health conditions, pain, or disabilities can increase the risk of developing depression or anxiety in older adults.