Supporting Older Person’s Mental Health with Occupational Therapy

Sarah

As we get older we have amassed many life experiences, often giving us a wisdom and confidence that we have not had earlier in life. Having positive mental health and wellbeing is important at any age, including our senior years, to realise our capacity in our homes, social activities and community.   

There are many experiences that make life interesting and fun but there are also times when things get too much or are stressful. This can happen at any time in your life but there are some challenges unique in later life.  Adult children can move away from home, starting their families in distant places, we may finish our work life and be transitioning into retirement, finances can become stretched, we may lose  a loved one or we may experience failing health or memory difficulties. These experiences and others can pose a challenge to maintaining our mental resilience and emotional wellbeing.

Whether you have faced lifelong struggles with mental health and are seeking support as you enter your senior years, or if the challenges of aging have become overwhelming, we are here to help. You may feel isolated and disconnected from others or perhaps you are dealing with a complex mix of medical conditions that are affecting both your physical well-being and your mental and emotional health. Regardless of the situation, we are here to provide the support that you need.

Allay Occupational Therapy can provide a therapist to support you with a range of concerns and help you develop strategies to address any ongoing difficulties.

Experience Occupational Therapy with Allay 

Allay works hard to keep abreast of changes or new developments in the mental health area.  We use a broad range of assessments so we can choose the ones that are right in your situation to help us work out together with you, what may be contributing to any difficulties you are experiencing. Your Occupational Therapist will work with you to choose ideas and strategies which will work in your situation and if they aren’t right will persist to problem solve with you.  Finally, if you are needing a report we are able to provide a professional and timely document tailored to your needs.

Becoming a Part of the Allay Family

At Allay we have Occupational Therapists who have a commitment to working with you and being led by your own values and beliefs. We love a story and have great respect for looking back through history, recounting changes experienced, Guiding strategies and plans to realise your potential as you reach your senior years.

Contact Allay today for more information on occupational therapy services.