For the elderly client, the adjustment to aging and a realistic perspective toward death go hand in hand. The counselor must help the client to realize the usefulness of his present life and to make realistic preparations (wills, burial arrangements) for his death. Such work can be done effectively via group or individual therapy sessions, discussions with community or church groups or family sessions. Regardless of the modality employed, both the counselor and the client must find some value in old age, resulting in a more realistic and calm approach to dying. (Author/PC)