EDUCATION | GUIDANCE for FAMILIES & PROFESSIONALS
THE MORE YOU KNOW: Educational Programs
PROGRAMS FOR ANYONE
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's: Learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease, hear from individuals living with the disease, and discover Alzheimer's disease awareness by recognizing these signs in yourself and others.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia: Explore the differences between Alzheimer's and dementia, including stages, risk factors, and more, enhancing your understanding of these conditions.
Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning: Learn how to have honest and caring conversations about common concerns that arise when someone begins to show signs of dementia. This approach supports dementia caregiver support and provides valuable tools for families and caregivers alike.
Effective Communication Strategies: Understand how to decode the verbal and behavioral messages from individuals with dementia and identify effective communication strategies to enhance interaction at each stage of the disease.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors: Gain insights into common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, how to assess the person's needs, and effective intervention tactics in this educational training program tailored for non-professional caregivers.
Empowered Caregiver: Focuses on navigating care responsibilities, improving communication, and managing dementia-related behaviors. This program also covers legal, financial, and respite care options. It is a multi-topic series aimed at comprehensive dementia caregiver support.
PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE LIVING with Alzheimer's
Living with Alzheimer's: For People with Alzheimer's: For individuals living with Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis can be life-changing and brings many questions. This three-part program provides a platform to hear from others who have been in similar situations and learn essential strategies to navigate this new chapter of life, promoting Alzheimer's disease awareness.
Living with Alzheimer's: For Younger-Onset Alzheimer's: This program addresses younger-onset (or early-onset) Alzheimer’s disease, offering answers to specific questions and insights from those directly affected, helping to ease the impact of the disease throughout its course.
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FOR THE PROFESSIONALS
THE MORE YOU KNOW: Professional & Clinical Consultations
Specialized guidance for healthcare professionals, organizations, and community partners navigating the complexities of dementia care, family systems, and aging.
With more than 25 years of experience in dementia care, family systems, long-term care, and caregiver support, I am available to provide professional consultation to other therapists, healthcare providers, attorneys, care managers, senior living communities, hospice agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other professionals seeking specialized guidance.
Consultations are designed to offer practical, evidence-informed recommendations for complex dementia-related situations, caregiver concerns, family dynamics, communication strategies, ethical considerations, and care planning. Services may include case consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration, staff support, program development, and educational guidance.
Professional consultation is educational in nature and does not establish a therapist-client relationship or constitute psychotherapy.
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION FEES:
- 30-Minute Consultation: $125
- 60-Minute Consultation: $225
- 90-Minute Consultation: $325
Customized consultation, staff training, speaking engagements, and ongoing professional partnerships are available upon request.
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