Thoughtful Engagement
Looking for enrichment opportunities for your loved one?
Does your loved one seem bored or depressed?
Are you concerned they aren’t getting enough one-on-one mental stimulation?
Is dementia, disability, or difficulty communicating causing your family member to withdraw?
How about you?
Are you worried about your loved one’s quality of life?
Wish you could see your family member more active?
Do you feel guilty that you don’t have enough time for them?
Do you live far away?
How does it work?
A Thoughtful Engagement® Specialist comes to the home and interviews your loved one. They will separately interview you and possibly other family members through Zoom, telephone or in person. Your specialist will thoughtfully piece together insights from the interviews and develop fun and engaging activities tailored to your relative’s interests.
From whimsical to active, indoor or outdoor, cultural to practical, our personalized activities emphasize strengths and accommodate all levels of mobility, cognition, memory and physical or mental health. Your loved one gets one-on-one attention and a strong social connection, which gives you a break.
Start with once a week and watch the world open up for the person you care for.
We specialize in working with people who have Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. We also work with those who are isolated, depressed, anxious, or whose world has simply gotten smaller.
Thoughtful Engagement® is available for older adults living alone or with others. It can even serve as an individual enrichment activity for those in assisted living or in a memory care unit.
SUCCESS STORY
MEET JOHN
“John was isolated, living at home alone, had a stroke and needed memory care. His POA agreed to try TEP and I began meeting with him. The “small joys” of seeing a somewhat familiar face when you’re in an assisted living facility is like steadily receiving a fresh stash of dove chocolate for your room when you can't get out and buy them yourself and having activities to look forward to. Seeing people each week can make a world of a difference in someone's life. We are planning a “show-case” of John’s music, art collection and many contributions he made to his field, to be held in a few months - he is so excited and grateful for it. The thoughtful engagement is helping John feel remembered, appreciated and greatly valued. It is also giving his POA, in another state, peace of mind to know that John is not only being looked after, but also included and honored, with his quality of life made a priority instead of an afterthought. He has expressed appreciation repeatedly. We have also made a point to bring him special mementos from his house such as his piano sheet music, his commissioned artwork and beautiful China collection for him to be reminded of the things he loves.”