Exploring Counseling for Seniors

In later life, counseling isn’t solely for managing loss or illness. It offers a way for individuals to explore identity and find meaning.

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With increasing life expectancy, the concept of aging is changing. By the 2060s, approximately 2.5 billion people will be 60 or older. This number will surpass those under 18. The population aged 80 and older will expand even more dramatically. It is projected to more than triple from 2023 to 2060, reaching around 545 million.