Life Transition Support

Counselling & emotional support

Our Golden Age Counselors are professionally trained in Social Service Work and Health for older adults. We understand how social isolation, grief, bereavement and changes in cognition or physical function can impact mental health. We recognize the warning signs of declining mental health and know how to act to support older adults in improving their quality of life.

A Golden Age Counselor can assist you by offering:

• Customizable care plan including your goals

• Private counseling sessions

• Group or family counseling sessions

• Guided mindfulness and meditation for mental health

• Brokering conversations with other physicians to prioritize mental health

• Offering mental health focused activities and programs

• Mental Health Check-ins (in-person or over the phone)

• Connect to other resources such as psychotherapists and psychiatrists

system navigation & care coordination

Care Coordinator and Intermediary Advocacy services delivered by Golden Age Managers are excellent for those who are navigating various conversations with care partners and need extra support in organizing, managing and delegating tasks. A Golden Age Care Coordinator will act as a broker and an advocate when dealing with other people and services such as family, physicians, financial advisors, lawyers, real estate agents and other organizations.

A Golden Age Care Coordinator will assist you by:

• Scheduling appointments

• Arranging transportation

• Chaperoning to appointments

• Taking notes at appointments

• Asking questions and negotiating terms

• Advocating for personal needs

• Offering education, resources and suggestions 

• Making referrals and connecting with other service providers

Organizing, Downsizing & decluttering

Moving can be one of the biggest and most stressful transitions in a persons life. Whether you're hoping to organize, declutter and modify your home to age in place or preparing to downsize and relocate, a Golden Age Move Manager can support you through the process. We understand that 'home' has different meanings for everyone, and your reason to modify or downsize house can be a sensitive subject relating to loss, grief or change. A Golden Age Move Manager will work with you to create a project plan to limit your stress and delegate the tasks associated with your life transition.

A Golden Age Move Manager will assist you by:

• Creating a customizable project plan to outline your goals

• Brokering conversations with real estate agents or co-living facilities

• Creating floor plans for modification or relocation of house

• Organizing and Decluttering household items

• Packing, labeling and creating inventory of household items for storage or moving

• Facilitating presentation for sale 

  • Providing referrals to home modeling, repairs and other services

• Arranging movers and facilitating move-in

• Unpacking and setting up in new residence

• Donating, recycling and disposing of unwanted items