OPAL Institute staff work with individuals or families in therapy to help older people and/or their family members address issues such as:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Fears of death and dying
• Bereavement
• Adjustment after major medical problems (e.g., stroke, heart attack)
• Family stressors
• Understanding, working with, helping loved ones
• Assertiveness/boundary issues
• Self-care
• Sleep problems
• Memory strategies
• Communication skills
• Using cognitive strengths to succeed in jobs or other domains (and compensating for weaknesses)
• Behavioral strategies to manage medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, smoking cessation)