Therapy can be beneficial for seniors -- but it doesn't have to be "traditional" therapy.

Many of us can benefit from therapy, short or long term... and therapy can take many different forms. If it brings you peace and helps you heal, that's the most important thing to consider. For me, as often as not, it's taking care of my growing number of houseplants. It's hard to wallow in self-pity when you're wandering around a plant nursery or when your hands are buried in potting soil...