Being LGBTQ+ in the Aging Population

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...

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How the Elderly are Being Scammed 

How the Elderly are Being Scammed 

How the Elderly are Being Scammed  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 family members. It is important for younger...

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Engagement Combats Loneliness

Engagement Combats Loneliness

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...

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Building a Trusting Relationship with Clients

Building a Trusting Relationship with Clients

Building a Trusting Relationship with Clients By Holly J. Bean, PhD, LCPC, CTRS   A Thoughtful Engagement Specialist ® shares this story of building a relationship with an initially reluctant client: Our journey began a little rocky, as the client is fiercely...

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Grit, Resilience, and COVID 19

Grit, Resilience, and COVID 19

Grit, Resilience, and COVID 19 By 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...

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Meaningful Activities

Meaningful Activities

Meaningful Activities By Holly J. Bean, Ph.D., LCPC, CRC, CTRS   In blog 5 we discussed behaviors that our loved ones may display; noted as disturbing behaviors.  Disturbing behaviors include wandering, yelling out, rocking back and forth, agitation,...

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Effective Communication Techniques

Effective Communication Techniques

Effective Communication Techniques By Holly J. Bean, Ph.D., LCPC, CRC, CTRS   “The purpose of communication is the response you get.  If you don’t like the response, change your communication.”  The Center for Attitudinal Healing We all have struggled with...

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