Adult Family Consulting
Expert guidance for families facing difficult decisions about aging parents, dementia care, and caregiving transitions.
When aging brings new challenges to your family—whether it’s safety concerns, memory loss, or the need for increased care—making decisions together can feel overwhelming. Specialized elder care family therapy provides a supportive space where adult children and aging parents can work through these complex transitions with expert guidance.
What is Elder Care Family Therapy?
Elder care family therapy is specialized counseling designed specifically for families navigating the challenges of aging, dementia, and caregiving decisions. Unlike traditional family therapy, the approach focuses on the unique dynamics, grief, and practical decisions that arise when family roles shift and care needs increase.
During our 90-minute sessions conducted via secure video, families work together to:
- Make informed decisions about care options and living arrangements
- Establish clear communication systems and caregiving roles
- Process the grief and emotional challenges of aging
- Plan for future care needs and potential crises
- Preserve family relationships during stressful transitions
Who This Service Helps
Perfect for families experiencing:
- Safety concerns about an aging parent living independently
- Memory loss or dementia requiring increased supervision and care
- Disagreements among family members about care decisions
- Caregiver overwhelm when one person is carrying too much responsibility
- Difficult conversations about moving to assisted living or memory care
- Role changes as adult children become caregivers
- Financial stress related to care costs and planning
- Anticipatory grief as abilities and independence decline
Our clients typically include:
- Adult children (ages 45-65) caring for aging parents
- Aging parents (75+) who want to be involved in planning their care
- Families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or cognitive decline
- Multi-generational families navigating complex care decisions
- Blended families coordinating care across different relationships
Specialized Expertise in Elder Care
Daniella has master’s level specialized training in geriatric issues, dementia care, and family systems, providing insights that general therapists may not have about the unique challenges of aging.
Flexible Family Involvement
Sessions can include just adult children, adult children with the aging parent, or extended family members as appropriate for each family’s situation. As well as 1:1 support sessions as needed.
Extended Session Length
The 90-minute sessions provide time to thoroughly explore complex issues without feeling rushed—essential for families making life-changing decisions.
Proven Process
The structured approach has successfully guided families through major transitions, with most families completing their work in 8-20 sessions.
Ready to Get the Support You Deserve?
Caring for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Let’s talk about how therapy can support you through this challenging and meaningful journey.
