Seminars, Workshops and Public Speaking

Personal Planning
for Later Life Care

2 Hour Consultation
$200.00 CAD

Nobody ever plans to be diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer's, have a stroke or get injured and become disabled, but what if you or your loved one did? Learn what you need to know about later life care and how to create a personal plan so you are in charge of how your life unfolds. Giving this some forethought will provide ease, dignity and grace to what can be a difficult stage of life.

Seminars

In these seminars we show you the ABC's of why it's importance to plan for elder care issues even if you don't have parents. Discussing the need for senior citizen advocacy and later life planning we show you what to expect and how to prepare when you need to rely on others such as government support systems, professional companies, use your own resources or volunteer services. Be prepared for when you need the support of others so you can live with dignity and have quality of life considering the circumstances.

Boot Camp for Later Life — 1 Hour Power Point Presentation

Discusses the need for senior citizen advocacy and later life planning and how we can prepare.

Rates

• Corporate and Private Group — fee based on group size

Comprehensive Workshops

Boot Camp for later Life Care Planning — two hour workshop includes Personal Planning for Later Life Care — Your Personal Resource Book

These workshops are for all baby boomers concerned about an elderly person or their own future care and well being. The workshop touches on everything from support networks, health, life history, social well being, financial issues, taxes, estate issues and end of life planning. These workshops and a private consultation will help you to strategize how you want your life to unfold in the later stages.

Adult children that work and are caregivers that suffer stress, illness and time away from work are costing companies in Canada an estimated $16 billion a year.

Rates

Rates available upon request for:

• Private Group
• Families
• Corporate Groups

Public Speaking

Barbara gives candid and engaging talks related to her 15 years and many experiences as a daughter caring for her elderly parents living in two different health care districts. She speaks about the realities of the unexpected; and how and why she became fully committed to their care. Talks are focused on the individual topics mentioned below if requested.

• Practicing Gentle Advocacy
• 15 years as a Primary Caregiver — Don't Lose You
• Are you the Mom or Am I The Mom? — Living with Alzheimer's
• The Best and Worst of Caregiving
• The Costs — Emotional, Physical and Financial
• Be Prepared

Rates

• Corporate and Private Group Rate — fee based on group size
• Non Profit Organizations — Complimentary