Elderly care counseling, also known as geriatric counseling, is a type of therapy that helps older adults with mental health issues. It can help with issues like retirement, chronic illnesses, and loss of loved ones.

Benefits of elderly care counseling helps older adults cope with changes in aging, Helps manage emotions, Helps find new sources of support, Helps improve quality of life, and Helps maintain mental health.

Types of elderly care counseling

• Elder care family counseling: Helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts
• Geriatric counseling: Helps older adults with issues like memory difficulty, reduced mobility, and social isolation.
  • Techniques used in elderly care counseling.
  • Life review exercises to help older adults reflect on their experiences.
  • Meaning-making exercises to help older adults discover purpose and fulfillment.
  
  

Other ways to care for older adults

• Provide personal care, such as help with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Provide household help, such as help with cleaning, laundry, and yard work.
• Offer emotional support, such as spending time with them and talking.
• Encourage them to socialize.
• Take care of the caregivers.
• Elder Care Family Counselling.