It is difficult for some of the older adults to face the transition to retirement, find enjoyable activities or involve themselves in other things. They feel isolated especially when there is a loss of their spouse or any friends.
Geriatric counsellors will help families and individuals dealing with issues related to aging. The areas focused on are mainly to help them cope with loss. It can be the loss of spouse or children or friends. The therapist will help them to reduce the impact of the issues or help them to get accustomed to these changes.
Therapy helps the older adults to adjust with the whole transition. It helps them to find sources for enjoyment, it helps them to identify the new meaning of life. It helps them to accept the situation and also work on issues on like depression, anxiety or any other family concern.
Narrative therapy has shown a greater impact on the geriatric population as it helps the therapist to explore more about the client’s past. It also helps the client to understand their autobiographical selves and if necessary it help them to reconstruct their story. It helps the clients to explore significant events form the past with to better understand their experiences which can result in better understanding of self.
If this a difficulty that you are facing or you know someone going through this difficulty, please reach out to us on 8039236200 or email us at [email protected] and we will help you in the best possible way.