Elaine’s Speaking Schedule

Apr
30
Tue
Finding Hope, Humor & Heart in Caregiving @ Brethren Village Retirement Community
Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Brethren Village, Lititz, PA

Afternoon event: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for professional caregivers 

Evening event: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for family caregivers 

Nov
18
Wed
Bah Humbug: Caregiving During the Holidays @ Zoom: Virtual Event
Nov 18 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Join Elaine for a FREE live 90-minute holiday presentation for caregivers. The event is sponsored by WACOG- The Western Arizona Council of Governments. It is free and open to family and professional caregivers. You will laugh more than you cry, and you’ll come away with strategies that will help you:

  • Manage Expectations
  • Set Boundaries
  • Reduce guilt and holiday-related stress

Click on this link to register: Bah Humbug: Caregiving During the Holidays

 

 

 

Apr
30
Fri
Barrow Institute of Neurology
Apr 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

I will be presenting a virtual keynote for the Barrow Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Care Partner Symposium on Friday, April 30th. The event starts at 1:00 and concludes at 3:30. This conference is focused on helping family caregivers cope with the stress of caring for individuals with memory disorders.

Dr. Anna Burke will also be speaking about how stress affects your brain and body and why it is essential for caregivers to care for themselves.

There is no charge for this event, and all registered participants will receive a free, autographed copy of my book, “Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver.”

To register, call (602) 406-9977 or email AMDOutreach@BarrowNeuro.org

May
12
Wed
Dementia: A Different Reality
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

I will be presenting a virtual two-hour keynote, “Dementia: A Different Reality”  on Wednesday, May 12th at 10:00 am PDT. The program is sponsored by the Western Arizona Council of Governments. I will be speaking about:

Triggers: Recognizing the factors that contribute to agitation and other challenging behaviors
Sundowning and Sleep Disturbances: Strategies for reducing frustration, confusion, and anxiety that escalate late in the day• Surprising and inappropriate dementia related sexual behavior

The event will be hosted on Zoom. It is free and open to family caregivers. REGISTER by May 10, 2021 to receive an invitation

Call: 928-377-4694

Email: Catt@Wacog.com

www.WACOG.com