As we age, changes in capabilities may not be immediately noticeable for an independent person to admit. Asking for help may also be a very difficult step to take, but it is very important to recognize signs that could indicate medical assistance might be required.

To help ensure a healthy outlook on life is maintained, the program assists clients with overcoming obstacles that can be associated with growing older, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Difficulty coping with change
• Trouble adjusting to retirement
• Deterioration of daily living skills
• Loneliness and isolation
• Crying spells and/or explosive anger
• Debilitating problems with grief and loss
• Adjusting to declining physical health
• Negative changes in eating and sleeping habits
• Memory loss, disorientation and/or hallucinations
• Strained family relationships
• Hopelessness often accompanied by suicidal thinking