Counseling for Seniors – The Forgotten Generation

Depression, anxiety, stress, grief, loss, loneliness, feelings of helplessness and uselessness and coping with medical illnesses are only some of the issues that affect seniors.

Counseling can make the difference
between LIFE and an early death!

BEATTY is compassionate and caring. But at the same time, she expects that her clients will be committed to making changes in their lives. She is successful as a therapist because she helps people get to the root of their problems.

DID YOU KNOW……..

• At least 6.5 million Americans over the age of 65 suffer from symptoms of depression
• Older Americans have an increased risk of depression when other illnesses limit their functioning
• Depression is not a normal part of the aging process.
• Depression in older adults can increase the risk for medical illnesses and cognitive decline
• Older Americans will not likely seek out treatment for depression
• Depression is the most significant risk factor for suicide attempts among the elderly
• In 2004, 14.3 of every 100,000 people age 65 and older died by suicide. In the general population, 11 of every 100,000 people died by suicide.
• Older white men have the highest rate of suicide in America.

Contact Beatty Today!

Contact BEATTY if you’re ready to face your problems head-on with a world class therapist.

Sources:
National Institute of Mental Health. www.nimh.nih.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness. www.nami.org