Social Work Appointments with Denise Malm, LICSW.
Social Work at WCSC is:
- Compassionate attention, supportive listening and mindful problem solving.
- Connecting the dots to resources and solutions.
- Support for transitions, decisions and completing important paperwork.
The Wallingford Community Senior Center social worker, Denise Malm, specializes in social work services for older adults. She can help find resources, make referrals, give brief counseling support during difficult times, help elders, their friends or family members make plans and support them in transitions. Assistance with applying for food, medical and/or long-term care state benefits is also available.
Additionally, as a Geriatric Mental Health Specialist (GMHS), Denise is able to assess for cognitive impairment, depression and fall risks.
Social Connections
Creating Connections: Friends & Community As We Age?
Click here to view Denise’s PowerPoint presentation.
“Loneliness is the absence of connection not company” – Kamilla Tolnoe
Social capital changes as we get older. People move away, die, our bodies change making mobility & in person connections challenging. How can we combat this loneliness?
- Begin with having insight and knowing yourself. Answer the questions below:
- What are things I admire about myself?
- What is important to me?
- How can people support me?
- Write down how many times you communicate & connect with others.
- When it comes to helping others, what you can offer to someone who needs
support?
- When it comes to helping others, what you can offer to someone who needs
- Think about your communication style:
- How do you communicate with others?
- How do you want someone to communicate with you?
Resources
Articles
- A Journey for all Ages https://3rdactmagazine.com/a-journey-for-all-ages/homepage/
Books
- How to Talk to Anyone About Anything by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. & Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D
- How to Know a Person by David Brooks
Community
- Lifetime Learning: https://www.lifetimelearningcenter.org/
- Libraries: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/adults-50-plus
- Seattle Parks & Recreation: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/recreation/for-adults-50
- Community Centers: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/all-community-centers
- Neighborhood “Village” groups:
WCSC Social Worker
Denise Malm
To schedule a 50-minute counseling or social work appointment, or an at-home fall risk assessment in or around Wallingford, please call WCSC’s front desk or email the social worker directly.Or
Tap here here on your phone to call to request an appointment at (206)461-7825
Crisis Connections
If you are in crisis, Crisis Connections is open 24 hours a day.866-427-4747
If you think that someone may hurt themselves or another person, call 911.