Assessment of Cognitive Functions
Understanding how you are, before deciding how to intervene Why an assessment of cognitive functions In the third and fourth ages, many people experience a change not only in the body but also in the mind, particularly in memory or attention, leading them to seek help with an implicit question: “Is what is happening to […]
Psychotherapy
A space to integrate changes and rediscover continuity In the third and fourth age, many people seek psychotherapy not because they “can’t cope anymore,” but because they are faced with internal or external changes that challenge their sense of continuity with themselves. Changes in the body, social roles, relationships, work, health, or autonomy can generate […]
Mindfulness in the third and fourth age
Training presence to better experience what is It is not about becoming spiritual When people hear about mindfulness, many imagine meditation, silence, stillness, or practices far removed from daily life. For those already experiencing physical or cognitive slowing, the idea of stopping even further can be quite daunting. In reality, mindfulness is a clinical tool, […]
Consultation
A space to find your bearings, without immediately starting therapy Why consultation In older age, those who seek help do not always feel the need or desire to begin a psychotherapeutic journey. Sometimes the request is more limited, more practical, more related to a specific moment of difficulty or transition. Consultation was created precisely for […]
Cognitive Training
Supporting cognitive functions, integrating mind, emotions, and brain It is a common experience to forget where you put your house keys or your phone; sometimes these lapses become more frequent or concern more important matters, such as an appointment or a bill to pay. If these experiences occur after age 60, people begin to worry, […]
Support for illness
Coping with change when the body or health challenges daily life When illness enters your life A medical diagnosis of a serious or chronic pathology, physical decline, or a long or disabling therapy does not only change the body. It changes the way you look at the future, your autonomy, your relationships, and your sense […]
Caregiver support
Caring for the caregiver When helping becomes a continuous task Accompanying a person who is fragile, ill, or no longer autonomous is a profound experience. It can be a gesture of love, responsibility, or giving back. However, it can also become tiring, all-consuming, and at times exhausting. Days are filled with chores, decisions, and worries. […]
Group Work
A space for sharing, support, and reorientation Why the group In the third and fourth ages, as throughout the course of life, the group represents a particularly valuable resource. Not only for those directly experiencing a phase of change or fragility, but also for those who care for others. The group dimension allows one to […]
When the Elderly Become Caregivers
Taking on the caregiver role in later life In the common imagination, elderly individuals are often associated with the idea of frailty, dependence, and the need for assistance. One thinks of someone who must be cared for, protected, and supported. Yet, in real life, the opposite increasingly occurs: men and women in advanced age find […]
The difficulties of the caregiver
The burden of the caregiver role Being a caregiver means living with a constant burden of physical and emotional responsibility. Days are filled with tasks, attentions, and thoughts that leave little room for rest. For an elderly person, this pressure can become particularly exhausting: fatigue accumulates, sleep becomes lighter, and small ailments add to daily […]