by admintfe | Dec 28, 2020 | Tools for the Adult Child, Blog Articles
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...
by admintfe | Dec 28, 2020 | Caregiver Tools for Success, Blog Articles
Engagement Combats Loneliness Loneliness increases as we age due to living alone, losing friends and family, and dealing with physical and mental changes which may lead to chronic illness. Loneliness often leads to depression and increased anxiety which may then...
by admintfe | Mar 26, 2021 | Caregiver Tools for Success, Blog Articles
TE-LL When Cognitive Loss Impacts a Marriage – Part 1 During a wedding ceremony, many couples include a vow that references loving and caring for each other through all the ups and downs of life. Optimism and positivity are excited about the marriage and living...
by admintfe | Mar 26, 2021 | Caregiver Tools for Success, Blog Articles
TE-LL When Cognitive Loss Impacts a Marriage – Part 2 There is no predetermined set of stages for how cognitive decline progresses. A person may have Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and that is the only type of cognitive loss they experience. In many cases MCI...
by admintfe | Dec 28, 2020 | Tools for the Adult Child, Blog Articles
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,...
by admintfe | Dec 28, 2020 | Caregiver Tools for Success, Selfcare for the Caregiver, Blog Articles
Caregiving Does Not Have to Cause Burnout or Stress When an aging parent needs regular personalized care, from a family member, it is a heavy responsibility. Caring for an aging parent or grandparent involves not just taking care of their physical needs but also their...