Older adulthood is a period of many changes -- physical,
cognitive, emotional, and social. Like all phases marked by changes,
there are often great difficulties to be borne. Sadness and grief are normal
responses to many of these challenges, but depression is not a condition
that should be accepted as a normal part of aging. Signs of depression
can include: fatigue, confusion, desire to isolate, changes in eating and /
or sleeping habits, and a lack of interest in activities that were
previously enjoyable.
Receiving proper care is critical as depression not only reduces the quality of one’s life, but also contributes to serious health problems. In a report published in the British Journal of Psychiatry (2013), researchers found that depressed older adults were “more than twice as likely to develop vascular dementia and 65 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease” than similarly aged people who weren’t depressed. Psychotherapy has been proven to be effective at reducing symptoms of depression and increasing feelings of well being.
Services Offered:
- Psychotherapy support for aging-related issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for mild cognitive impairment
- Family psychotherapy
- Positive psychology to identify and increase personal strengths
- Neuropsychological Screening for memory challenges
- Functional Behavioral Assessments for Dementia-Related, Challenging Behaviors
- Support for caregiving issues
- Dementia education for caregivers