As you age, health issues and other age-related issues can arise. While this is natural and common, these issues are sometimes difficult to deal with. If you or a loved one is having trouble coping issues related to aging, the online counselors at 7 Cups can be your support system and talk you through your emotions, helping you get back on track.
Senior counseling doesn't only help people with medical issues due to aging. A geriatric counselor is able to help you with any problems that are related to aging. Things like transitioning into retirement, memory problems, increased risk for depression, moving into a senior living facility, and much more all fall under the purview of a geriatric counselor.
Aging brings wisdom, increased self-awareness, and acceptance, but it also can be a difficult process. As you become older, you may have to cope with more loss or increased feelings of loneliness or isolation. You may need to make major changes to benefit your health and longevity, things you may never have had to do when young. This could mean multiple medications, surgeries, changing your diet and physical therapy. And, sometimes this means not being able to do things as independently as you once did.
All of these different issues can be stressful and take an emotional toll. But you don't have to handle them on your own. Leaning on a support system can help you to develop strategies that make getting older easier.
If you or a loved one is dealing with aging issues that are causing emotional distress, please don't hesitate to contact the counselors at 7 Cups. We can help you talk through your feelings and give you supportive tactics to better cope. No matter what, you can always trust our experienced counselors to give you advice and be part of your support system.
Received: September 8th
Therapist: @LisaGroeszPhD
Received: September 5th
Therapist: @annapaviacounselor