Psychotherapy, or “talk” therapy for people over 65 is a waste of time.
a) People that age don't have much time left.
b) a good idea. At age 65, people can have many years of living ahead of them, making it even more important that they seek help for mental health problems.
c) a waste of effort. Older people are so set in their ways that there really isn't much point in trying to deal with their mental health problems.
Psychotherapy (“talk” therapy) has proven successful for older people and its benefits can last for many years. At age 65 people continue to live an average of 16.8 years. Those over age 85 represent the fastest-growing age group.