Blog Articles – Tools for the Adult Child
Life Roles – A Thoughtful Engagement Success Story
Life Roles - A Thoughtful Engagement Success Story By Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CTRS Nicole, a Thoughtful Engagement® manager, shares a success story provided by the Thoughtful Engagement® Specialist working with Mrs. X. Mrs. X is a small framed woman who grew up...
Life Stories
Life Stories By Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CTRS Kate, a TEP, shared a success story where the process of life review offered positive outcomes for more than just the client. Kate noted that one of her clients is a 101 years old female with significant hearing...
It’s a New Year
It’s a New Year “No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” - Buddha Throughout time, celebrating a new year has been a time of renewal, creating future plans, and engaging hope for change. Individuals focus on their own resolutions, goals, or plans for...
Being LGBTQ+ in the Aging Population
Being LGBTQ+ in the Aging Population Sarah had a fascinating, yet most likely common, story. The day I met her I had no idea that we would sit for hours talking about her life and experiences. I was just helping a neighbor whose aunt was visiting. Sarah was that aunt...
The Fountain of Youth: Myth or Mindset?
The Fountain of Youth- Myth or Mindset The Fountain of Youth is a concept that has existed since the early days of human civilization. People have always been fascinated with the idea of living forever, and it seems like now more than ever we have the resources and...
4 Tips for Seniors on a Budget
4 Tips for Seniors on a Budget The rising cost of living is a problem for many Americans, but it's seniors with limited funds who are often hit the hardest. This inflation can make it difficult to meet their needs without breaking the bank. To maintain the quality of...
Protecting the Elderly from being Scammed
Protecting the Elderly from being Scammed How the Elderly are Being Scammed – Part 1 We’re all familiar with the world of scammers and hackers. There are so many methods used to try to steal from others that it can be difficult to keep up with warnings for our aging...
Grit, Resilience, and COVID 19
Grit, Resilience, and COVID 19By Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CRC, CTRS The pandemic has provided many opportunities for growth, particularly in rethinking living alone. Thankfully, I live in a community and we do take care of each other, but after losing my dog and my...
The Holidays & Emotional Wellbeing
The Holidays & Emotional WellbeingBy Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CTRS November ushered in the start of the holiday season. Not only has the holiday season begun, but also for some of us in the northern hemisphere something called daylight savings has taken...
New Years
New YearsBy Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CRC, CTRS Happy New Year! With the end of 2020, we may be taking a collective deep breath. Looking to the future – 2021 – with hope and positivity, we are offered an opportunity to leave the past behind and work to create a...
Why Care Managers are Essential in this Post-COVID world
Why Care Managers are Essential in this Post-COVID world The COVID pandemic hit the Senior Care industry hard, and the recovery we're looking at is not a quick one. Senior care facilities are running low on staff and resources while simultaneously facing an increased...
Validating Our Loved Ones
Validating Our Loved OnesBy Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CRC, CTRS How often have we heard our loved ones diagnosed with cognitive impairment say something that makes no sense or is not based in what we feel is reality? Perhaps you have heard them say something...
Grief in the Loss of Everyday Life
Grief in the Loss of Everyday Life Over the past year grief and isolation have moved to the forefront of our world. We know that grief is defined as the process of reacting to loss and not only the loss of someone in death, but it is also about how we react to losing...
Holidays
HolidaysCreated for Thoughtful EngagementBy Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CRC, CTRSDecember 13, 2020 ‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la. However you celebrate the holiday season, the days from Thanksgiving to New Years, are typically steeped in some...
Caring for Your Aging Parents from a Distance During COVID
Caring for Your Aging Parents from a Distance During COVID If your aging parents live at a distance you may be very concerned about how they are coping with various aspects that result from the COVID pandemic. You may worry about their safety, health,...
The Most Meaningful Gifts
The Most Meaningful Gifts Do you remember a gift you received that stands out above all other gifts? You most likely remember who gave it to you as well as the time and place you received the gift. It is a common thread to hear that the most meaningful gifts are not...
The Holidays and Family Traditions
The Holidays and Family Traditions 2020 has been a difficult year. Of all the years that a family would want to get together for holidays and enjoy each other’s company, this is the year. Unfortunately, the spread of COVID-19 is on the rise and this means that we all...
Ambiguous Loss and Grief
Ambiguous Loss and Complicated Grief (Word) Created for Thoughtful Engagement® Inc.By Holly J. Bean, Ph.D., LCPC, CRC, CTRSJuly 13, 2020 COVID-19 has increased the feelings of loss, grief, and confusion for many. This is the first pandemic that we have lived through...