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Barbara Matthews
Topics: Elder Care, Healthcare, Senior Issues When aging parents need help, sorting through eldercare options and resources can be overwhelming and exhausting. Who can you turn to for answers? Gerontologist and Eldercare Advocate Barbara Matthews has the solutions you’ve been looking for. She’ll help you identify resources, evaluate your options, and make decisions everyone can live with. “There’s no simple solution, but there’s a right solution for you and your family,” says Barbara, whose eye-opening presentations are invaluable for seniors and families seeking eldercare, as well as the professionals who provide it. Barbara’s talks (see topics below) are perfect for employers and adult children in their workplaces, churches, civic associations, and service organizations, and for senior centers and senior residences. She addresses the needs of home care companies, home health agencies, RCFEs, hospices, too – any organization that cares for seniors. If you’re a family looking for answers, or you’re in the business of caring for seniors, Barbara’s fresh, new perspective on eldercare is inspiring. She sees aging not as declining, but rather as a journey toward the zenith of one’s spiritual capacity, and her innovative solutions make life easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Topics for Seniors and the Family Members Who Care for Them Full Bloom Ahead © Light a fire in the belly when there’s snow on the roof! Find passion and purpose in the second half of life and stay energized. Learn why it’s what's up top that counts – your wisdom and experience are needed! What to Do with Mama You’re worried about mother living alone, yet she refuses to move. Learn solutions you both can embrace with confidence. This presentation is an invaluable overview of resources and options for aging, as well as a foundation for creating your own family plan. How to Choose the Senior Residence that’s Right for You Independent living? Assisted living? Board and care? Nursing home? What’s the difference, and which one is right for both you and your parent? Learn all your options and how to create a checklist for evaluating quality of care. Stay at Home Safely Thanks to environmental modifications, many aging seniors can remain safely in their own homes. You’ll learn quick, inexpensive solutions that allow you or your loved one to stay where you are. Taking Care of the Caregiver The stress of caregiving is well-documented, and it is not unusual for a caregiver to precede the patient in death because of this stress. Don’t go it alone. Learn how to take care of yourself and identify the many community resources available to help you. Creating a Caregiver-Friendly Work Environment (for employers with employees responsible for caregiving.) Did you know that over half the family members who take care of aging loved ones and work outside the home admit that their job performance is negatively impacted by their responsibilities? Learn how you, as an employer, can help ease this stress – and save money – by creating a caregiver-friendly work environment. Is It Alzheimer’s Disease? With no known cure or cause, Alzheimer’s Disease is a concern for every family since there is a one in two chance of developing it by the age of 85. Millions of people worry at the sign of any anomaly: Is it normal, or is it Alzheimer’s? Learn the difference and which drugs can help. Prepare yourself to be a better caregiver for someone with the disease. Getting Your Affairs in Order You have a will and a trust to express your financial wishes at the end of life, but do you have an advanced healthcare directive to express your medical wishes if you are incapacitated? Do you need a Power of Attorney? Will you need hospice care? Learn what forms you need and how to get your affairs in order – sooner than later. How to Improve Your Memory You really can improve your memory! Learn which exercises and activities are most beneficial. At the end of this session, your memory will be measurably improved. Presentations for Professionals in Senior Care (Inquire about fees for half-day and full-day training) • Embracing a Spirit of Service: Creating Legendary Senior Care • The Spirit of Service: Finding and Keeping Home Care Employees • Special Needs of the Dementia Patient and Family Member of the American Society on Aging, Member of the Alzheimer's Association, Member of the Board of Directors of Healthy Management Diabetes Education, Undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of South Carolina, Instructor at the University of California, Riverside Extension for 10 years If you’ve just turned 50 and received the famous “welcome letter” from AARP, then you’ll want to hear Barbara’s strategies for living with passion and finding new purpose in the second half of life. “This is the time to live with high energy and do all the things you never did before,” she counsels. “Believe that the best is yet to come – it’s all in your head and your heart.” You’ll leave her inspiring talk with renewed energy and new ideas to make the most of elderliving. Barbara is available for private consultation on any elderliving issue. Inquire about speaking fees outside the area Contact: (951) 970-8083 E-Mail: bamscott@hotmail.com Availability: Inland Empire, Northern San Diego County |
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