Fostering the right solutions & connections

We are a small group of seasoned master degreed geriatric social workers and licensed psychotherapists. We each work with only a small number of families, remaining accessible in what is a highly personal service. Collectively we have eased the stress for thousands of families over the years. 

Aging Network Services began in 1982 in Bethesda, Maryland when providing private geriatric social work services was a new idea. As pioneers in the field, we are often quoted in the press, interviewed, and sought out as educators. 

The older generation, middle generation, and younger generation are our clients. They come to us with life situations such as coping with dementia, selecting a well-suited place to live or finding ways to stay safely at home, as well as short- and long-range planning. 

They also come to us with emotional issues like loss and grief, caregiving stress, family relationships, challenging personalities, anxiety, and depression. During this pandemic, we are seeing people experiencing isolation and heightened anxiety. 

You may call us for a free 30-minute introductory session; together we will discuss your particular needs and how we can help.  

Co-founders Barbara Kane and Grace Lebow (retired 2002) have written an especially useful self-help book on how to smooth communications with a challenging parent. This book, now in its third printing, is filled with practical tips
for handling contentious behaviors and sample dialogues for some of the most troubling situations (Read More)

Linda Hill and Barbara Kane have co-authored a chapter in the book “Adult Sibling Relationships” by Greif and Woolley, 2016. The chapter addresses how to help siblings re-engage with one another around the care of their aging parents. (Read More)

• Montgomery County, MD, USA
• Bethesda, MD, USA
• Bethesda, MD 20814, USA