In a recent article from Care.com on anxiety in older adults, Stephanie is featured as an expert voice, offering insight into how anxiety can uniquely affect seniors. The piece highlights that, unlike younger populations, older adults often experience anxiety through withdrawal, feelings of being a burden, or concerns about health and independence.
Stephanie emphasizes the importance of approaching these challenges with empathy and structure—encouraging small, manageable social interactions, maintaining routines, and supporting independence without creating over-reliance on a single caregiver. Her perspective also underscores the need to look beyond behavior and consider underlying factors like medical conditions, cognitive changes, or major life transitions.
The article provides practical guidance for caregivers while reinforcing a hopeful message: with the right support, seniors experiencing anxiety can rebuild confidence and stay connected to their communities.
Click to read the article. If you are dealing with supporting an aging adult, our therapists can provide support in individual counseling, contact us to get started.
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Author: Stephanie Saari
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I love working with couples and individuals to find strength, growth and empowerment through their struggles and challenges.
