Sunshine Senior Counseling

Sunshine Senior Counseling In-home and Telehealth Counseling for Seniors
Covered by Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.

Anxiety doesn’t disappear with age — and many older adults quietly carry it alone.For some seniors, anxiety may show up ...
12/25/2025

Anxiety doesn’t disappear with age — and many older adults quietly carry it alone.

For some seniors, anxiety may show up as irritability, forgetfulness, withdrawal, or increased worry. Medical conditions, life changes, and medications can all play a role. What helps most is compassion, patience, and open conversation.

At Sunshine Senior Counseling, we provide supportive, age-informed therapy for older adults and their loved ones. We are proud to be Medicare providers, helping seniors access mental health care with dignity and understanding.

Mental health conversations matter — at every age.

📞 Call us: 407-401-9020
🌐 www.sunshineseniorcounseling.com

📍 Serving older adults and caregivers across Florida

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Caregiving is full of long days — and it’s okay if healing feels slow.Sometimes, it happens in the small moments in betw...
12/23/2025

Caregiving is full of long days — and it’s okay if healing feels slow.
Sometimes, it happens in the small moments in between.

If you’re a caregiver, try offering yourself one small pause this week:
• Take 60 seconds to notice what’s around you
• Place a hand on your heart and take a slow breath
• Acknowledge one moment that made you smile today

You don’t have to carry everything on your own.
At Sunshine Senior Counseling, we support caregivers and older adults with compassionate counseling services — and we are proud to be Medicare providers.

📞 Call us: 407-401-9020
🌐 www.sunshineseniorcounseling.com

📍 Serving caregivers and older adults across Florida

💛 Save this for later or share with a caregiver who may need a gentle reminder today.

A Christmas Eve Service Created With Care in Mind 🎄The holidays can feel overwhelming for individuals living with dement...
12/19/2025

A Christmas Eve Service Created With Care in Mind 🎄

The holidays can feel overwhelming for individuals living with dementia and for the loved ones who support them. This Christmas Eve, First United Methodist Church of Winter Park is offering a dementia-friendly worship service designed with comfort, simplicity, and compassion at the heart.

✨ Shorter service
✨ Gentle candlelight
✨ Supportive environment for care partners and loved ones

📅 December 24th
⏰ 11:00–11:30 AM
📍 125 N. Interlachen Ave., Winter Park, FL

This special service honors the season while meeting people exactly where they are.
You don’t have to navigate the holidays alone. 🤍

🔗 Learn more: fumcwp.org/christmas2025

If you find yourself needing additional emotional or caregiver support during the holidays, Sunshine Senior Counseling is here to help. Give us a call at 407-401-9020. You don’t have to navigate this season alone. 🤍

Are you tired of calling for help, only to be met with endless menus and automated voices?At Sunshine Senior Counseling,...
12/18/2025

Are you tired of calling for help, only to be met with endless menus and automated voices?

At Sunshine Senior Counseling, your call is answered by a compassionate team member, not a machine. We take the time to listen, understand your concerns, and help you find the right support for yourself or a loved one.

We are proud to be Medicare providers, offering counseling services for older adults and caregivers across Florida.

Mental health care shouldn’t feel cold or complicated.
It should feel human.

📞 Call us today: 407-401-9020
🌐 www.sunshineseniorcounseling.com

📍 Serving older adults and caregivers across Florida

Caregiving asks so much of your mind, your energy, and your heart. ❤️But you deserve care and restoration, too.Protectin...
12/16/2025

Caregiving asks so much of your mind, your energy, and your heart. ❤️
But you deserve care and restoration, too.

Protecting your peace isn’t selfish — it’s a way to sustain the love you give. When you honor your emotional limits, you can show up with more patience, clarity, and compassion.

Counseling offers a safe space to breathe, reflect, and refill your emotional cup… so you don’t have to keep pouring from an empty one. 🌿

✨ Sunshine Senior Counseling
Medicare-covered counseling for seniors & caregivers across Florida.
📞 (407) 401-9020
🌐 www.sunshineseniorcounseling.com

Save this for a day you need the reminder — and share it with a caregiver who gives so much of themselves. 💛

Decision fatigue is real — and it can quietly drain your energy, mood, and ability to think clearly. As we age, or when ...
12/11/2025

Decision fatigue is real — and it can quietly drain your energy, mood, and ability to think clearly. As we age, or when we’re managing health concerns or caregiving responsibilities, the weight of everyday choices can feel even heavier.

The good news? A few simple strategies can help lighten that mental load:

• Save bigger decisions for the time of day when you have the most energy
• Simplify routines (one weekly meal plan, one medication organizer)
• Ask a trusted family member or provider to help narrow options
• Take breaks before making important decisions

Small changes can help your mind feel calmer and more focused, one choice at a time.

Share this with someone who feels overwhelmed by daily decisions.
Sunshine Senior Counseling • Medicare Accepted • (407) 401-9020 • sunshineseniorcounseling.com

Changes in sleep are incredibly common as we age — and they’re not a sign that you’re “doing something wrong.” The brain...
12/09/2025

Changes in sleep are incredibly common as we age — and they’re not a sign that you’re “doing something wrong.” The brain naturally shifts how it manages rest, which can lead to lighter sleep, early waking, or long nights spent staring at the ceiling.

The good news: small, supportive habits can make a meaningful difference.

🌅 Morning sunlight to help reset your internal clock
🌙 A calming evening routine
🕰️ A steady, predictable bedtime
💬 Talking with a therapist about worries or grief that feel heavier at night

Better sleep supports mood, memory, and overall wellbeing. You deserve rest that helps your body and mind heal.

Share this with someone who has been having trouble sleeping lately.
Sunshine Senior Counseling • Medicare Accepted • (407) 401-9020 • sunshineseniorcounseling.com

Medical appointments can take an emotional toll, especially when you’re managing chronic health concerns. It’s completel...
12/04/2025

Medical appointments can take an emotional toll, especially when you’re managing chronic health concerns. It’s completely normal to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or drained afterward — your emotional wellbeing deserves just as much care as your physical health.

A few gentle ways to support yourself:

• Write down your questions so you don’t feel rushed
• Bring a trusted person to help listen
• Plan something comforting for after the appointment
• Talk with a therapist about the emotional weight of chronic illness

Small steps like these can help you feel more grounded, informed, and cared for — inside and out.

Share this with someone who has a medical appointment coming up.
Sunshine Senior Counseling • Medicare Accepted • (407) 401-9020 • sunshineseniorcounseling.com

Taking 30 seconds to pause can make a real difference.When life feels heavy or rushed, a simple check-in helps you recon...
12/02/2025

Taking 30 seconds to pause can make a real difference.
When life feels heavy or rushed, a simple check-in helps you reconnect with what your heart and body are trying to tell you.

Ask yourself:

✨ What am I feeling right now?
✨ Where do I feel it in my body?
✨ What do I need in this moment — rest, comfort, movement, or connection?

Small moments of awareness can soften stress, ease racing thoughts, and help you move through the day with more clarity.

You don’t have to push through everything alone — support is always available.

Share this with someone who could use a quiet moment today.
Sunshine Senior Counseling • (407) 401-9020 • Medicare Accepted • sunshineseniorcounseling.com

✨ New Holiday Resource for Seniors & Caregivers ✨The holidays can be joyful, and overwhelming. This year, we’re sharing ...
11/27/2025

✨ New Holiday Resource for Seniors & Caregivers ✨
The holidays can be joyful, and overwhelming. This year, we’re sharing a gentle, supportive guide to help seniors and caregivers move through the season with more ease, calm, and connection.

Our Clinical Director, Beth Davalos, LCSW, recently sat down with the Informed Aging podcast to talk about simple, meaningful ways to reduce holiday stress. To accompany her episode, we’ve created a written article that expands on those ideas and offers compassionate, practical support you can revisit all season long.

💛 Inside the article, you’ll find:
• Ways to reduce pressure and simplify traditions
• Tips for caregivers navigating extra responsibilities
• Supportive ideas for seniors, especially those with health or memory challenges
• Guidance for travel, routines, financial stress, and creating calm at home
• Printable tools for travel, caregiving, and caring for someone who is ill

Whether you’re a caregiver, an older adult, or someone who loves them, this guide is for you.

🌞 Read the full article & listen to the podcast episode here:
https://www.sunshineseniorcounseling.com/post/a-simpler-calmer-holiday-season-for-seniors-their-caregivers

Gentle reminder: You don’t have to navigate the holidays alone.
Sunshine Senior Counseling is here to support you — in-home and via Medicare-covered telehealth across Florida.

Life brings changes we didn’t choose — and it’s normal to miss the routines, roles, or independence you once had. Missin...
11/25/2025

Life brings changes we didn’t choose — and it’s normal to miss the routines, roles, or independence you once had. Missing your old life doesn’t mean you’re broken… it means you’re human. 💛

Counseling offers a safe, supportive space to sort through those emotions, understand what’s shifting, and find your footing again at your own pace. You don’t have to face these transitions alone. 🌿

✨ Sunshine Senior Counseling
Medicare-covered mental health support for seniors & caregivers across Florida.
📞 (407) 401-9020
🌐 www.sunshineseniorcounseling.com

Save this message for a day you need the reminder — and share it with someone adjusting to new life changes. 💛

Loneliness can happen to anyone — even when we’re surrounded by people.Being alone is just a moment… but feeling lonely ...
11/20/2025

Loneliness can happen to anyone — even when we’re surrounded by people.
Being alone is just a moment… but feeling lonely is your heart’s signal that you deserve connection and support. 💛

Counseling can help you understand that signal, explore what you’re feeling, and build a path toward meaningful connection again. You don’t have to carry these emotions by yourself — support is here, and healing is possible. 🌿

✨ Sunshine Senior Counseling
Medicare-covered mental health counseling for seniors & caregivers across Florida.
📞 (407) 401-9020
🌐 www.sunshineseniorcounseling.com

Save this if you need the reminder — and share with someone who might be feeling more alone than they say. 💛

Address

540 East Horatio Avenue Suite 200
Maitland, FL
32751

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14074019020

Website

https://linktr.ee/sunshineseniorcounseling

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