Workshops and Programs I "Aging Simply"...in complicated times - A workshop for Boomers! A journey 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!  May 24, 2011 Conference on Aging Lynchburg College, VA The NEST presents a Fiber Art Workshop - MARCH 22, 2011 Everyone needs a hug...how about making one? Bring 4-6 silk ties from a loved ones closet...learn a unique color transfer process...make a silk scarf of your loved ones silk ties and recall fond memories! $10.00 FEE (bring 4-6 SILK ties) Old Oak Cafe will serve lunch at 1:30 for workshop attendees arriving early to network! (self pay) March 22, 2011 Old Oak Cafe Westlake, Smith Mountain Lake, VA Speaking at VA LTC Networking Conference "When Co-Workers are Care Givers...What's The Impact In The Workplace?" This training module addresses the impact of care givers in the workplace on co-workers, workforce productivity, personal relationships, the family, and the care giver. Address the realities, identify the challenges, and implement positive change. April 6, 2011 Richmond, VA Workshops and Programs II "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...every occasion." NO COST Article in Senior News January 2011 Southwest, Virignia Upon Request "In Honor and In Memory" Fiber Art Workshop 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 to a silk scarf. FEE for Participants or FREE DEMO Presented December 2010 Alzheimer's Care Givers Salem, VA Upon Request "Care Giving Impacts the Workplace" Lunch & Learn Program 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 COST Ask about additional programs appropriate for care givers in the workplace, co-workers, and HR personnel. We provide articles for newsletters. Consulting and assistance for employees/organization when requested. Review current policies to identify opportunities to support care givers in the work place to reduce the impact on the workforce. April 18 and May 17, 2011  Roanoke County HR, Roanoke, VA ...and Upon Request   Workshops & Programs III "The Art of Care Giving" A workshop for professional care givers that addresses the "business" of giving care is 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 thinking and problem solving skills. FEE Upon Request "Reflections" A NEST Workshop for Care Givers 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. FEE Upon Request "Response & Sensitivity Training" for Care Giving Professionals An in-service for assisted living, long term care, and hospice care givers. Emphasis on appropriate responses, HIPAA, customer care, interpersonal communication, organizational policy and procedures. NO COST Upon Request