Senior Services
Supporting Islanders later in life is a priority for Mercer Island Youth & Family Services. The Senior Services staff help to manage the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of Mercer Island residents ages 60 years and older and their families.
Senior Services staff focus on individual strengths to help build client’s capacity to address the kinds of challenges that older adults face during this time, whether that is dealing with health care, moving to supportive housing or navigating emotional responses to life as it changes.
Because everyone has their own needs and priorities, services are tailored to each individual or family.
Services for Older Adults
- Develop individualized plans for care, health and safety needs.
- Provide mental health and cognitive assessments.
- Provide additional resources and referrals on aging, grief and loss, and end of life issues.
Consultation with Adult Children
- Provide resources, referral and information on aging.
- Educate about aging conditions, such as dementia.
- Develop strategies for communicating with family.
- Facilitate family meetings to help problem solve and make decisions.
To set up an appointment or to learn more, please contact the YFS Confidential Voicemail at (206) 275-7657.