Overview

After over a decade practicing clinical social work, Amy Sobrino was used to hearing similar conversations repeatedly. Families coping with a shocking diagnosis or death came to her, saying: ""We didn't talk about anything like this. I have no idea what my dad would want, and he can't tell me now because of his stroke."" ""We didn't discuss finances - I don't know what bills there are or how to pay them."" ""I can't even think about planning the funeral."" Over these years, the concept for Life Well Lived took shape. What if adults had access to a book that combined value-based aging & illness planning, caregiving guidance, and an organizational template for important details that make up a life? How supportive this resource could be for so many lives. Many people enter illness and aging with no plan, limited awareness of available supports and resources, and minimal discussions with family and friends on their wishes, preferences, and values. Unfortunately, many are caught off guard by a sudden illness or death, and struggle to pick up the pieces. The collateral damage of these situations affects not only family and friends, but the greater healthcare system, legal systems, financial institutions, and beyond. Life Well Lived brings a holistic approach to health and wellbeing by including chapters on determining your core values, value-based care planning in illness and aging, and guidance for caregivers on upholding their loved one's values and wishes. Life Well Lived takes the approach of value identification for each individual and understanding how that impacts their view of healthy aging and illness planning. It encourages creating documents like living wills or advance directives, which help outline a decision-making process based on the wishes and values of each person. Life Well Lived helps lay a foundation for adults to begin these important discussions with thoughtful prompts, thorough discussion points, and a way to organize this information.

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Whether you are caring for an aging parent, aging yourself, or working with clients going through life's transitions, this book is a must-have on your shelf. Blending years of professional experience, personal caregiving insight, and research, Sobrino's Life Well Lived offers a hand hold during the often overwhelming process of advance care planning. With practical exercises and tips, Life Well Lived not only empowers readers to plan ahead but also provides guidance on how to discuss future care preferences with others. Dan Stewart, MSG, Deputy Director, Research and Education, The Human Rights Campaign This book is truly a gift to yourself and to those who love you. It brings peace of mind, reduces uncertainty, and makes it easier for others to walk alongside you when it matters most. For caregivers, it is also a powerful tool to open meaningful conversations and remove the guesswork from planning. Life Well Lived is a resource every adult can benefit from-and one that families will be grateful to have. Jill Cigliana, MSOT, OTR/L Executive Director, Memory Care Home Solutions In Life Well Lived, Sobrino translates the complexities of aging into practical and manageable planning steps. She highlights the interconnections between the reader's values and preferences and builds on those as she guides you through planning for the next chapters of your life journey. Dr. Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW Professor Emeriti, Saint Louis University School of Social Work Life Well Lived is a blend of guidebook and workbook, offering well-curated resources and essential information for the process of life planning. It invites readers to explore their own values, priorities, and the personal elements that matter most, while also providing structured space to record practical details such as financial information, end-of-life wishes, and more. This book serves as an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to reflect on what truly shapes a meaningful life and take action to live into these values as fully as possible. Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Founder of Positive Approach to Care(R)

Author Information

Amy Sobrino is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked within a variety of settings, including crisis helplines, long-term care communities, higher education, libraries, and non-profit organizations. After her experience caring for her grandmother, who lived with Alzheimer's disease, Amy and her mom Shannon founded Effingham Area Alzheimer's Awareness, a nonprofit organization that delivered rural- specific dementia programming and content from 2013-2023. Their dementia education resource centers can be found in libraries across central Illinois. Amy was recognized for her advocacy and innovative work as a recipient of the 2019 Saint Louis University Young Alumni Award and Alexander J. Skrzypek Award. Amy currently operates Sobrino Counseling PLLC, a counseling practice that supports adults in Illinois and Missouri. In her practice, she supports anyone who is looking to explore a new role, identity, or challenging life situation, especially caregivers, parents, and older adults. Amy also partners with nonprofit organizations to deliver education programs on a variety of topics relating to health, well-being, dementia, and caregiving. Amy loves exploring new and familiar places, trying out new recipes or restaurants, and spending time with the people she loves the most.

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