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Each presentation is part of a
series
in the Aging Parents Solutions’ program:
“Navigating the Journey of
Aging Parents without Driving off a Cliff!” |
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For
additional information about:
Customized seminars and
The seminar for human resource directors,
“The Caregivers Among Us: Addressing Eldercare in
the Workplace.”
Please call Cheryl Kuba, Aging
Parent Solutions, 773-327-2988.
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Care Keynotes and Presentations
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Finding
the Passion in Your Caregiving Journey With Aging Parents
Is there passion in the caregiving journey? Learn how to find it
and to celebrate your parents’ lives as they journey through
their last chapters of life. Down shift as you help turn
challenging elder care roadblocks into speed bumps. You will
discover how to heed the warning signs and gain insight into
your loved one’s lifestyle changes as he or she grows older.
Discover ways to stop driving through the fog of elder care.
Pull over. Help is on the way.
CONTACT
CHERYL KUBA TODAY
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Why Me?
Exploring, Examining & Accepting the Spiritual Path
Through Life’s Most Challenging Circumstances
Have you ever wondered why someone else’s problems
and hardships have now become your burden? Whether through
illness or sudden loss, we tend to get thrust into roles such as
caregiving that we didn’t bargain for. Sometimes, we want to
yell, “Hey, I didn’t sign up for this!” This session will map
out a spiritual path toward acceptance of unexpected burdens;
ways to fend off caregiver stress; and teach attendees how to
draw on guidance from a higher power. We’ll also learn to
mentally and physically turn adversities into joyful
opportunities, and draw on our inner gifts of strength to
problem solve. This session is intended for anyone who is
overwhelmed by the daily toll of caregiving, family dynamics and
life’s stressors.
CONTACT
CHERYL KUBA TODAY
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“My
Caregiver, Are You Listening?”
Respecting the Wishes of the Dependent Elderly
Intended for professional caregivers, social service providers,
physical and occupational therapists, and health care
professionals, this message is offered from research that
resulted in Cheryl Kuba’s first book, “Navigating the
Journey of Aging Parents: What Care Receivers Really Want.”
Through
this research, elderly care receivers were asked their opinions
about their own situations, and about independence, love,
accommodations, physical care, spirituality, decision-making and
dignity. The results are a fact-filled collection of first
person accounts of what it means to be elderly and dependent--on
a loved one, a friend, or a stranger. The subjects were also
very vocal about long term care facilities, and the health care
workers that run them. You’ll laugh and cry as you travel down
this road and hear their stories. Learn from the masters – the
dependent elderly. Find out what they really want when it comes
to care.
CONTACT
CHERYL KUBA TODAY
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“Had I Known I Would Live this
Long,
I Would Have Taken Better Care of Myself.”
Intended for “mature audiences,” this presentation takes a look
at the humorous side of aging from the funny bone to the
bellyache. There are plenty of reasons to laugh your way into
old age. Keeping a sense of humor as you make this inevitable
passage into ‘that gray area’ is critical.
Become empowered to handle life’s transitions, and to savor
every moment so your laugh lines sparkle.
CONTACT
CHERYL KUBA TODAY
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“Celebrating Today –
Forgetting Yesterday”
Keeping your own act together when a
family member
or friend has
Alzheimer’s disease.
Family
members and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease have
a unique day—every day! Remember you are not alone. This
presentation will help individuals deal with the ‘element of
surprise’ that each Alzheimer day can bring. Audience members
will walk away with coping skills and tips for dealing with
sensitive issues, guilt, loss, and role reversal. An exploration
of how to link up with other family members for support will
also be presented.
CONTACT
CHERYL KUBA TODAY
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Could This Be
You?
Financing the Journey of Aging Parents without going Broke
Many older adults believe that they have budgeted well to live
into old age, but are surprised when their finances are not
keeping up with inflation and their added years. Adult children
often try to contribute to their parents’ financial burden of
care, but are also faced with their own monetary challenges. In
this presentation, options are offered regarding discount
prescription drug programs, creative financing for household
expenses, and a thorough explanation of long term care
insurance, reverse mortgages, and financing for long term care.
Audience members will walk away with a better understanding of
financial resources and ways to access additional funding for
care.
CONTACT
CHERYL KUBA TODAY
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