Family Service Association

A New Beginning to Life

Sam is an 81 year old man who reported symptoms of anxiety, depression and social isolation.

Sam stated that he would like to meet new people, but his symptoms of anxiety and depression often prevented him from going to social events. He also reported difficulty attending to daily living skills and stated he frequently felt overwhelmed with paying the bills, grocery shopping and organizing his house. As these tasks piled up, Sam felt more overwhelmed and less inclined to go out of the house.
Sam and his therapist worked on an individual treatment plan to outline Sam’s goals for therapy. Sam worked weekly on relaxation exercises and had several family sessions to determine how his family could assist him with grocery shopping, paying bills and snow removal in the winter.

Sam was assigned to the Family Support Group where they assisted him in making phone calls, organizing his finances and making lists to help him feel more organized. The worker also went with Sam on several visits to activities sponsored by Elgin Senior Services to help Sam feel more comfortable with social contacts. Sam now attends these activities on his own and has made a couple of new friends.
Thanks to the assistance of Family Service Association, getting things organized in Sam’s home, meeting new people and getting more assistance from his children, Sam’s anxiety and depression have been alleviated.

After 9 months of treatment, Sam and his therapist agreed that Sam was ready to end services through Family Service Association. Your gift to United Way brings results you can see.
 
 

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