Why we are so afraid of aging?

Aging is a natural process that does come with some challenges for individuals and their families.

All adults may experience health issues and stress as they approach and pass middle age. Physical and mental changes that come with aging can result to irritability, sadness, loneliness, changes in appetite and sleep pattern, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness and suicidal ideations. The support of a therapist or other mental health professional may help with the transition.

Understanding the Aging Process

While some adults may approach their retirement and a new phase of life, others may dread the physical and mental effects of aging. Many adults may face difficulties with the transition to retirement such as problems adjusting to new living situations - nursing home facility settings medical issues, change in their mobility. While some aging adults who are still in the workforce also face the dual realities of downsizing and evolving job requirements. Many aging adults face difficulties with the thoughts of mortality, especially when friends, peers, or spouses/partners pass on, and they may come to experience loneliness, isolation and lack of life purpose.

Therapy for Aging Issues

Therapy can help older adults who may have difficulty with the transitions of aging to manage their emotions, find new sources of enjoyment and meaning, and find new support systems. It can help people face their fears of death, if they have such fears, and deal with grief as friends and family members pass on. Individual therapy can also assist family members who may be caretakers of their elder relatives, as it can assist them in dealing with their emotions, communication issues and caregiver stress.

The Medicare reimbursement system has allowed psychologists and other mental health service profession to provide services to older adults with Medicare coverage.

Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Aging process.

• Develop coping skills to manage caregiver stress and overwhelming emotions.
• Help reduce the intensity of depression, anxiety symptoms and other mental health symptoms.
• Better management of emotions and stress level. Improve feelings and overall quality of life.
• Help with establishing social connections, increased socialization and reduced isolation.
• Help you improved communication and impersonal skills.
• Help you recognize and change unhealthy thought patterns. Expressed feeling effectively.
• Help you to develop coping mechanisms to adjust to new living settings.
• Help you overcome past traumas.

GREAT NEWS!!!

The Medicare reimbursement system has allowed psychologists and other mental health service professions to provide services to older adults with Medicare coverage.