Aging is an unavoidable fact of life. Today, older adults are healthier, better educated, and more concerned about the quality of life. Recent studies on the brain’s plasticity, its ability to grow as a result of new experiences and activities, encourages older adults to return to learning. Neural plasticity also has implications for helping change attitudes and even change the way we react to situations.
Transitions and losses are common as we age, and most of us can weather through the changes, but some older adults lack certain coping skills and need help from a psychologist. Pastoral care, friends, and family support are important and may alleviate immediate concerns, but often the root issues remain.
Anxiety, depression, and stress are serious results of children leaving home, financial concerns regarding retirement, unemployment, death of friends and family, increased isolation, medical problems, reduced sense of purpose, institutionalization, and more. Therapy may be needed for family members who are coping with the extra burden of an elder adult living with them. Trying to balance the normal day to day activities with the added attention needed for the older person can be quite trying. Stress and anger management are important may be needed for peaceful family life.
Dr. Elsa M. Orlandini’s style of adult and elder therapy is proactive and directive. She provides tools to change your life. Using your own strengths, Dr. Elsa M. Orlandini guides you toward independence by helping you develop self-confidence to make your own decisions and develop life long-term healthy adjustments.
Please Note
As part of her concierge services, Dr. Orlandini and her team are willing to provide psychologist and therapist services at either the Miami or Miami beach offices – with specific arrangements and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What services does Dr. Elsa M. Orlandini offer for older adults?
- Dr. Elsa M. Orlandini provides therapy services for older adults focusing on anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Her approach is proactive and directive, aimed at helping individuals develop self-confidence and make healthy life adjustments.
- What are some challenges older adults face that Dr. Orlandini addresses in therapy?
- Older adults may face challenges such as isolation, medical problems, retirement-related financial concerns, and loss of purpose. Therapy helps in managing anxiety, depression, and stress due to these issues, as well as dealing with transitions and losses common in aging.
- How does therapy help families of elder adults?
- Therapy supports families by providing stress and anger management tools. It helps family members cope with the added responsibilities of caring for an elder, enabling a more peaceful home environment while balancing daily activities.
- What is Dr. Orlandini’s therapeutic style for adult/elder care?
- Dr. Orlandini uses a proactive and directive style in her therapy sessions. She focuses on empowering clients by utilizing their strengths to foster independence and help them develop long-term healthy-adjustment skills.
- Where does Dr. Orlandini offer her therapy services?
- Dr. Orlandini offers therapy services at her Miami and Miami Beach offices. Specific arrangements and conditions may apply as part of her concierge services.
Sources
- Adult & Aging Care | New Hampshire Department of Health and ... (dhhs.nh.gov)BAAS shares leadership within NH in developing and funding long term supports and advocating for elders, adults with disabilities and their families, and ...
- Finding Services for Older Adults - Mississippi Department of Human ... (mdhs.ms.gov)SHIP volunteers help older Mississippians and caregivers understand Medicare benefits; organize doctor and hospital bills; file Medicare appeals; review ...
- Adult Protective Services (cdss.ca.gov)Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are disabled)
- Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) | Elder Abuse and Elder Financial ... (justice.gov)Civil Financial Exploitation. 31 Del. C. § 3902(12) & (24) (2022). TITLE 31. WELFARE PART II. WELFARE AGENCIES CHAPTER 39. ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES § 3902.