Senior, Dementia Care & Caregivers Counselling

Compassionate support for older adults, families, and caregivers

Ageing, memory loss, and caregiving can bring overwhelming emotional, relational, and practical challenges. Whether you are an older adult navigating life transitions, a family member supporting someone with memory changes, or a caregiver experiencing burnout, our counselling services offer clarity, comfort, and evidence-based support.

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Who We Support

Compassionate support for older adults, families, and caregivers

Seniors experiencing age-related changes, mild cognitive impairment, or a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias
Spouses, children, or family members providing daily caregiving
Caregivers experiencing stress, grief, frustration, guilt, resentment, or isolation
Families navigating communication challenges, conflict, or care-planning decisions
Older adults facing depression, anxiety, loneliness, or adjustment difficulties

If you are searching for “senior counselling,” “dementia caregiver support,” “elder care counselling,” “family counselling for dementia,” or “help for overwhelmed caregivers,” you’ve found the right place.

Common Concerns We Address

Compassionate support for older adults, families, and caregivers

“I’m overwhelmed and burnt out caring for my spouse or parent.”
“They keep repeating questions, and I don’t know how to answer without getting frustrated.”
“My relationship is changing. I feel like I’ve lost my partner and become a caregiver.”
“I’m grieving the person they used to be.”
“We don’t know how to plan for the future or make decisions as a family.”
“I feel guilty when I take a break—and exhausted when I don’t.”

These emotional and practical struggles are common. You don’t have to navigate them alone.

Our Counselling Approach

Compassionate support for older adults, families, and caregivers

Our work combines empathy, education, and practical tools tailored to both older adults and caregiving families.

1. Psychoeducation & Support

We help families understand dementia progression, behavioural changes, communication strategies, and caregiving challenges.

2. Caregiver Counselling & Burnout Prevention

You’ll gain tools to manage emotional overwhelm, set healthy boundaries, and maintain wellbeing while caring for others.

3. Emotional Support for Seniors

We support older adults with anxiety, sadness, identity changes, loneliness, and adjustment to physical or cognitive decline.

4. Improving Family Communication

Sessions can include multiple family members to help navigate conflict, role changes, decision-making, and emotional strain.

5. Meaning-Making & Grief Work

We help families explore loss, changing relationships, anticipatory grief, and legacy-building with compassion and clarity.

6. Practical Strategies for Daily Life

We incorporate cognitive-behavioural strategies, stress-reduction tools, routines, environmental supports, and caregiver-friendly coping skills.

Why Families Choose Us

Compassionate support for older adults, families, and caregivers

Warm, patient-centred approach
Deep understanding of dementia-related behaviours and caregiver stress
Experience supporting multigenerational family systems
Tools that promote resilience, communication, and long-term wellbeing
Flexible scheduling, including online sessions for busy caregivers or long-distance families

When to Consider Counselling

Compassionate support for older adults, families, and caregivers

Reach out if you or your loved one is experiencing:

Cognitive decline or increasing memory issues
Emotional distress related to dementia or ageing
Exhaustion, burnout, resentment, guilt, or overwhelm
Conflict or stress within the family around care decisions
Anxiety, depression, or grief related to role changes
Difficulty navigating transitions or care-planning

What to Expect in Sessions

Compassionate support for older adults, families, and caregivers

A compassionate, non-judgmental space
Review of your situation, symptoms, family dynamics, and caregiving pressures
Collaborative goal-setting
Tools you can use immediately in daily life
Ongoing support as your needs evolve
Sessions are typically 50 minutes and offered both in-person and online for maximum flexibility.

FAQ

1. What is Senior & Dementia Care Counselling?

Senior & Dementia Care Counselling provides emotional, psychological, and practical support for older adults, individuals with memory loss, and the caregivers who support them. Counselling helps families manage stress, understand dementia symptoms, improve communication, and cope with caregiving challenges.

2. Who can benefit from counselling for dementia and caregiving?

This service is helpful for:

Seniors experiencing memory changes, cognitive decline, or dementia

Adult children caring for ageing parents

Spouses or partners supporting someone with Alzheimer’s disease

Caregivers experiencing burnout, guilt, resentment, or overwhelm

Families dealing with conflict or difficult care decisions

If you’re searching for “dementia support for families” or “caregiver counselling near me,” you’re in the right place.

3. How can counselling help someone caring for a parent or spouse with dementia?

Caregiver counselling provides strategies to reduce stress, prevent burnout, manage difficult emotions, set boundaries, and maintain your own wellbeing. Many caregivers use therapy to cope with guilt, frustration, grief, and the emotional toll of watching a loved one decline.

4. Do you offer counselling for seniors experiencing memory loss or early Alzheimer’s?

Yes. We support older adults facing memory changes, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Sessions may include emotional support, coping skills, life-transition planning, and strategies to maintain independence for as long as possible.

5. Can family members attend sessions together?

Absolutely. Family counselling can be extremely helpful in dementia care. It improves communication, reduces conflict, supports shared decision-making, and helps everyone understand the progression of dementia and how to respond effectively.

6. What are signs of caregiver burnout?

Common symptoms include:

Emotional exhaustion

Irritability or resentment

Trouble sleeping

Feeling hopeless, guilty, or overwhelmed

Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed

Physical fatigue or chronic stress

If these sound familiar, counselling can help you rebuild stability and prevent long-term burnout.

7. What topics are covered in Senior & Dementia Counselling?

Sessions may include:

Understanding dementia and behavioural changes

Caregiver coping strategies

Managing anxiety, anger, or sadness

Navigating role changes in relationships

Planning for transitions or long-term care

Communication tools for families

Grief and anticipatory grief

Self-care strategies for caregivers

8. How many counselling sessions are usually needed?

Many clients start weekly or bi-weekly and adjust as needed. The number of sessions depends on your goals, the stage of dementia, family dynamics, and caregiver stress levels. Some clients attend short-term counselling; others benefit from ongoing support.

9. Do you offer online counselling for caregivers?

Yes. We offer secure video sessions for caregivers who are busy, live out of town, or cannot leave their loved one unattended. Online counselling is ideal for families coordinating care across different households or cities.

10. How do I know if counselling is right for my family?

Consider counselling if you notice increasing stress, conflict around care decisions, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty managing behavioural changes in your loved one. Early support can improve long-term outcomes for both the senior and the caregiver.

11. Is dementia counselling covered by insurance or extended health benefits?

Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Counsellor or Registered Psychotherapist, depending on your province. Contact us to confirm your provider’s coverage.

12. How do we book a session?

You can book directly through our online system, call our clinic, or email us for support. We offer flexible scheduling and confidential sessions for seniors, caregivers, and families.