Grace Aging Services
In-Home Counseling for Older Adults

Grace Aging Services - About the Clinician

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Dementia Practitioner who has worked in the field for over 20 years, specializing in working with seniors citizens and their families, as well as community providers. I received a Master’s of Social Work from Boston College with a concentration in Older Adults and am certified as a Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. I provide in-home supportive therapy, utilizing compassionate, person centered counseling from a strengths-based perspective. 

This LICSW provides therapeutic and counseling services for older adults, senior citizens and elderly with chronic mental illnesses such as Alzheimer's, anxiety, loss, depression, panic disorders, addiction, dementia and other aging conditions for geriatric adults. 

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Denise Tufts
MSW, LICSW, CDP

Activities & Affiliations

• NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
• NACSW (North American Association of Christians in                          Social Work)
• WAGS (Worcester Area Geriatric Social Workers)
• NCCDP (National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
• Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center, Fitchburg, MA
     Board Member
• Assurance Home Care; PAC Advisory Member

 

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Private pay also accepted

 

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Dementia Practitioner who has worked in the field for over 20 years, specializing in working with seniors and their families, as well as community providers. I received a Master’s of Social Work from Boston College with a concentration in Older Adults and am certified as a Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. I provide in-home supportive therapy, utilizing compassionate, person centered counseling from a strengths-based perspective. 

I understand accessing and/or accepting mental health treatment can be challenging for all of us, but especially for the elderly due to many reasons, including transportation, frailty, stigma, availability of specialized providers, health issues, etc.. For these reasons, I decided to provide my services in the homes of Older Adults. Seniors can experience many challenges which can impact their mental health, including loss (independence, home, loved ones), medical illness, cognitive changes, physical/functional decline and financial concerns. I believe good mental health can help us enjoy life more, handle difficult situations, stay better connected to family, friends/community and keep our bodies strong.  Being in good mental health doesn’t mean we will never feel sad, anxious or “down”. But when these feelings disrupt our life or go on too long, there may be a bigger problem.  My desire is to help geriatric adults by developing a trusting relationship, empowering them to live life with purpose, dignity and respect.