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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
A 4-Step Retirement Financial Planning Checklist
A 4-Step Retirement Financial Planning Checklist Posted On October 15, 2021 (October 15, 2021) By Senior Living Connectors Staff Writer A 4-Step Retirement Financial Planning Checklist (seniorlivingconnectors.com) Retiring can be a wonderful yet confusing time. Making...
Eldercare Support – How Employers Stand to Benefit
Posted On October 5, 2021 By Senior Living Connectors Staff Writer Senior Living Connectors If you have been tasked with caring for an elderly loved one, you know how difficult it can be to juggle work and family time. To take on this responsibility, many people...