OLDER ADULTS TREATMENT

Treatment With Older Adults

The term “older adults” is often loosely defined as adults over age 65. We do not strictly adhere to a particular lower age limit for an older adulthood label. Neither do we designate any upper age restriction for clients whom we treat.

The population of older adults presents with a wide range of issues, concerns, and needs. Some individuals in this age group are dealing with depression, losses, illness/medical concerns, or life transitions. Others are worried about their adult children or are even raising their grandchildren. Some are struggling with the same anxieties, worries, relationship problems, and situational difficulties as members of younger generations.  

We are sensitive to the fact that mental health is affected by some medical conditions manifested predominantly in older adults, including Alzheimer’s, other dementias, progressive degenerative disorders, broken joints, and any other serious or life-threatening disease or illness.

Our older adult clients generally come to us as self-referrals, at the suggestion of a family member, or from a recommendation by a medical doctor or other professional. We provide mental health diagnosis and treatment. We do not provide evaluations for competency or other formal assessments, and we do not prescribe medication. Sometimes we recommend medical services or other resources.

Goals for Therapy with Older Adults Include:


1.     Alleviate or reduce symptoms associated with the presenting concern.

2.     Promote emotional and physical safety in all aspects of the client’s life.

3.     Identify all factors affecting the older client’s mental health.

4.     Validate the client’s ongoing purpose in life.


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