Supporting the Aging Journey:
Caregivers & Older Adults
Navigating life's transitions with compassion, dignity, and specialized support.
Aging and caregiving are not solitary experiences; they are profound life transitions that reshape family identities. Whether you are an older adult adjusting to new roles, or a caregiver balancing the needs of a loved one, therapy offers a unique space to find balance.
For Older Adults
Focusing on role transition and autonomy. We explore the emotional impact of retiring, changes in physical ability, and navigating new living environments. Therapy helps honor your life's wisdom while adapting to the present.
For Caregivers
Focusing on resilience and boundaries. Caregiving is a deeply personal, often exhausting commitment. Therapy provides a safe, confidential space to process complex emotions like guilt or resentment, helping you set healthy boundaries to protect against burnout while sustaining your own well-being.
Adapt to shifts in family dynamics, such as children becoming caregivers or spouses redefining partnership.
Empower older adults to make informed choices and sustain a sense of self throughout health changes.
Establish healthy boundaries and learn stress management tools to ensure care is sustainable.
Process the grief of "letting go"—whether it’s a career, a long-time home, or prior physical capabilities.
Reconnect with interests that foster joy, independent of the caregiving or aging role.
Learn to voice needs and preferences effectively to family members and professional support teams.
A Sustainable Path Forward
By investing in your own mental health, you build the resilience necessary to navigate the complexities of aging and caregiving. This improved well-being not only protects your own health but directly contributes to the quality of care you are able to provide to your loved ones. You do not have to navigate these shifts alone.
Resources for Caregivers
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia often involves a team of people. Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease — we have resources to help.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group
- Sponsored by the WV Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association®.
- Facilitated by our own Dr. Hash!
- Held the first Wednesday of each month.
- Participation in person and also available to join virtually.
Caregiver Support Newsletter
Here at MP Group we offer a monthly newsletter we call the Handful of Caregiving Tips.
We believe that community is essential to navigating the care of a loved one. That's why we want to share caregiving tips we collect during our Alzheimer's Association® Support Group meetings, and remind you that we can all get through the tough days a little better when we walk the path together.