2011 Workshops and Programs: are available upon request...anytime, anywhere! Workshops: "Aging Simply"...in complicated times is a series of workshops for Boomers and care givers to recall, capture, and celebrate significant life events - careers - experiences. Make wearable memories for the present...re-position mentally for the many days yet to be!  Appropriate keynote presentation, baby boomers, professional care givers, workplace in-service, at-home care givers "Aging Simply...a road map for boomers"...is a journey to unveil your life's signature!. The NEST facilitates a unique hands-on workshop to self brand.. create a life chop...declare your legacy...and then leave the workshop to live each day true to that legacy!  Appropriate keynote presentation, professional care giver workplace in-service, at-home care givers "Adults with Aging Parents...a road map for caring for loved ones"...a comprehensive overview of care giving options and alternatives. Appropriate keynote presentation, workplace in-service "The Art of Care Giving" ...a series workshops for professional care givers that addresses the "business" of giving care as a career of purpose and privilege. Training materials are aligned with the  vision, mission, and goals of the organization. Professional development for stronger care teams, creative problem solving, and optimizing resident care. "Reflections" ...a workshop for those providing care for loved ones at home. This program reveals and unveils the realities the care giver experiences in a unique technique self portrait.. "Response & Sensitivity Training" ...an in-service for assisted living, long term care, and hospice care givers addressing "what is said, is never as important as how it is said." Emphasis on appropriate responses, customer care.  "In Honor and In Memory" ...a fiber art workshop for care givers to honor and remember loved ones. This is a hands-on make-and-take project, using a unique technique of color transfer from loved one's silk ties to a silk scarf. "Make a hug to be worn forever." "Making Memories with Aging Loved Ones"...a presentation to guide care givers to making meaningful memories. Appropriate options, solutions and alternatives to assure "a good time is had by all." Appropriate keynote presentation, workplace in-service "Care Giving Impacts the Workplace"... Lunch & Learn Programs discussing how care giving impacts co-workers, workforce productivity, personal relationships, the family, and the care giver. Address the realities, identify the challenges, and implement positive change. NO CHARGE! Program Details:  Adults with Aging Parents...a road map for caring for loved ones: is designed for caregivers needing assessment, assistance, and assurance when making choices for their loved one. Our program is a comprehensive overview of realities and options for aging loved ones. We present resources, professional support, and optimism to those in need. leah@lifeskillsforexcellence.com or maleslie@lifeskillsforexcellence.com  What Other's Say: "Mary Anne gave a workshop about the ups and downs of care-giving at Lynchburg College's Conference on Aging this past June. The participants loved the workshop. Mary Anne was able to take the topic and relate it to everyone in the room. She did this through a mix of knowledge, upbeat energy, presenting the lighter side of what can sometimes be an over- whelming task, and most importantly, she made those who have gone through it or are going through feel like they were part of a club. I would recommend Mary Anne to any organization that would want to offer a workshop for caregivers."  Yvonne Behrens, Brain Fitness Innovative Therapies,  yvonne@innovative-therapies.com Fee FREE Consultation: We welcome the opportunity to listen to your unique situation and provide direction and options at no cost for you. Fair and balanced hourly fee for service, thereafter. Contact us  Our team has experienced the privilege of caring for our elders.  We welcome the opportunity to share our experiences and professionalism with your family in your unique and personal situation.  We offer resources, options, guidance, comfort and hope for families overwhelmed by worry...and balancing life while caring for aging loved ones. Consulting - Assessment - Assistance - Assurance...Personal - Confidential - Professional – Caring  Consulting Objective: listening to your concerns and providing answers, guidance, and realistic expectations What are the living options for loved ones? When is the right time to move loved ones from one life style or location to the next level of care? What are the basics to simplify aging issues and concerns for our parents and ourselves? How do know what our options are when we live in different states? How do we pay for more care in our loved one's home? Do our loved ones have to move to receive more care? How do our loved ones protect their funds? What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Assessment Objective: provide professional opinion of your loved one's current needs and abilities Home Safety  Cognitive Assessment Competency Mobility Nutrition Orientation to people-place-time Activities of Daily Living: Dressing Hygiene Medicating Eating  Toileting Transferring [chair to bed - bed to chair] Stay-in-place to age-in-place personal care giver in their home (or yours)   Transitioning to/from living situations Assistance Objective: to assist with transition decisions and processes throughout each stage ...when you and your family are over whelmed by the reality and scope of what must be accomplished for the well being of your loved one and your self. Locating alternative living options Community Resources Legal Assistance Paper work, applications, processes Medicare and Medicaid processes Private Insurance Coverage Medical billing Home Health Care agencies and referral Assurance that your loved ones will have the care needed based on the information provided and steps taken. ASSESSMENT TOOL- what and how much care is needed! CLICK HERE