Free consultation
A 20-minute meeting to get acquainted and understand your needs.
Together, we will decide how I can help.
Helping older adults
feel better
through cognitive rehabilitation
and conversations about family history
Nadezhda
SyrkinaPsychologist
with 11 years of experience
SyrkinaPsychologist
with 11 years of experience
Services
Cognitive rehabilitation
Regular meetings where we play, complete exercises, and activate memory, speech, and attention. With some people we recall simple words and concepts; with others we discuss music and films. These sessions help wake up the brain, support stability, and bring back interest in life. I tailor the program individually to each person's interests and condition.
Biographical conversations
Regular meetings where we talk about the person, their ancestors, and life events. We laugh a lot and discuss both the joyful and difficult parts of the past and present. I ask specific questions that help revive memories and reveal the value of personal experience. Many people say they feel less lonely after our calls. The most important memories can also be preserved and passed on to children and grandchildren.
What methods do I use?
- Cognitive rehabilitation — helps engage the brain in active work and supports memory, attention, speech, and other cognitive functions.
- Restorative learning — helps find new ways to cope with daily life when familiar strategies become less effective.
- Reminiscence therapy — helps activate autobiographical memory, strengthen a sense of personal value, and reduce loneliness through conversations about meaningful life events.
Who is this for?
For older adults who
- notice age-related changes in memory, attention, or thinking
- live with neurological or neurodegenerative conditions and want to maintain activity and quality of life for as long as possible
- feel lonely, anxious, or simply want an attentive conversation partner
For relatives who want to
- give their loved one a consistent, warm conversation partner
- feel calmer about their loved one's emotional and cognitive state
- reduce guilt when distance or a busy schedule makes it hard to communicate as often as they would like
- preserve family history through memories and stories
- remain part of a loved one's life, even from far away
My name is Nadezhda.
I am a psychologist and the founder of Still You.
I have a university degree in psychology, specialize in developmental and aging psychology, and have extensive experience working with older adults.
Diplomas!
My superpower is genuinely enjoying conversations with older adults, even when someone tells me the same thing for the tenth time. Whatever a person's condition, I meet them with care, respect, and warmth.
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who are these meetings for?
I work with older adults, usually aged 70 and above. If your loved one can communicate online, I will adapt the session format to their condition, pace, and interests.
If you are not sure whether these sessions are right for your situation, we can discuss it during an initial consultation.
2. What if the person remembers little, has changing states, or does not want to communicate?
In many cases, it is worth trying.
It is normal for an older person to feel tense about talking to someone unfamiliar. That is why the preliminary call is useful: we discuss how to introduce the idea so it does not cause anxiety or resistance.
If a person says they do not remember anything, I gently help them reach for those memories. They do not need to remember their whole life for our meetings to be useful. If memories are truly hard to access, we focus on games and cognitive exercises.
I have worked with older adults for a long time and know that their state can vary greatly. That is why I stay in touch with you. If you see that your loved one is not up for a session on a given day, we can reschedule it free of charge within the same week.
3. How do the meetings work?
I adapt the program to the person's condition and needs, creating a calm and friendly atmosphere where it is easier for them to relax.
All conversations remain confidential. I never share records or materials without your permission.
Technical details: meetings are held online in Zoom, across different time zones, in Russian. One meeting lasts 60 minutes, and the frequency depends on our agreement. If Zoom is not suitable for you, we can discuss alternatives.
4. What makes these meetings different?
My approach combines modern methods of cognitive and psychological support. I do not use generic exercise books; I choose exercises, conversation topics, and session formats based on the person's condition, interests, and life experience.
These meetings do not replace medical treatment or psychotherapy, but they can become a natural complement to them.
If you have photos, letters, or meaningful objects, we can use them during the meetings. This is optional: even without them, sessions can be useful and help support memory, thinking, and interest in life.
5. What if the older person cannot use a computer?
That is not a problem. I do not need the person to be technically confident. I will simply ask you to help your loved one connect and sit comfortably in front of a device with a microphone, camera, and internet access.
6. How will I know what happened during the meeting?
After each meeting, I try to send a short report: I describe how the session went and share observations and ideas.
7. Can memories be turned into a family archive?
If you wish, memory texts can be combined with photos and a family tree. This helps preserve a person's life story in digital form and pass it on to future generations.
This is a separate service; its format and cost are discussed individually.