Elaine’s Speaking Schedule

Apr
25
Thu
Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter @ Meadows Conference Center
Apr 25 all-day

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter

Keynote: Dad Did What?!!! Dealing with Dementia-Related Surprising and Inappropriate Behavior––and Other Surprises 

Breakout Sessions:

Coping with Caregiver Anger & Guilt 

Dealing with Caregiver Depression & Grief 

Apr
27
Sat
Parkinson’s Wellness and Support Spring Forum @ Manor House Conference Center
Apr 27 @ 9:30 am

Parkinson’s Wellness & Support Spring Forum

Keynote: Parkinson’s: Two Sides of the Same Coin 

Breakout Session: Taming Your Anger Monster & Giving Caregiver Guilt the Boot 

 

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 

May
29
Wed
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center @ North Ridge Country Club
May 29 all-day

Finding Hope Humor and Heart in Caregiving: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

An inspiring and informative presentation based on real-life stories. Attendees will come away with strategies for coping with caregiver anger, guilt, depression, grief, and ways to deal with dementia-related challenging behaviors.

Free and Open to the Public

RSVP: Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center: 916.728.9333

If you need someone to care for your loved one to attend, in-home care may be available; please state need upon registering.

 

Sep
12
Thu
Seminar by the Shore @ Atlantic City Convention Center
Sep 12 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm

Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter

Wednesday, September 12, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Event: Artshow & Sale and Elaine’s Keynote: Seven Survival Strategies for Caregivers

Thursday, September 13, Full Day Conference: 

TOPICS Legal ~ Recognizing Pain in People with Dementia ~ Effective Communications for Caregivers ~ Early Diagnosis ~ Anger and Guilt ~ Depression and Grief

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
14
Wed
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area 27th Annual Education Conference @ Zoom
Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

I will be presenting a virtual three-hour keynote on Wednesday, April 14th for Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area in Baton Rouge, LA.  I will be speaking about managing the emotional stress of caring for individuals who are living with long-term progressive and degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

This is a two-day event. On April 15th,  Neila J. Donovan, PhD, CCC-SLP, will be speaking about using music and memory to increase interactions and decrease agitation in people with dementia. Karen Stobbe & Mondy Carter will demonstrate how improvisation can be used to Improve Care in Alzheimer’s.

The cost is $25 for family caregivers, $75 for professional caregivers. (Professionals can earn up to 6 CEUs)

Click on this link to register: http://alzbr.org/annual-education-conference/

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Jun
23
Wed
WACOG Support Group
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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