Speaking

I am available for speaking engagements in a variety of formats: as a keynote speech, breakout session, workshop or seminar, teleconference, as part of a panel discussion, or for a series of monthly or quarterly continuing education meetings. All of my presentations are a mixture of information along with personal anecdotes, experiences, humor and my optimistic attitude about life and its challenges.

I speak on a range of topics regarding family caregiving which can be combined or modified to fit your meeting’s theme, objectives, time frame and audience — families, students, business executives, health care professionals, caregivers, and senior citizens (or as I see them our “Golden Oldies”).

Some Topics to Chose From:

How to Talk About Difficult Subjects with Your Aging Parents

This program provides family caregivers with tips on how to approach and discuss sensitive issues (such as finances, end-of-life planning, and giving up driving) with their aging parents.  Communications strategies and considerations about these important discussions will be presented.

How to Communicate with Health Care Professionals Caring for your Aging Parents

This program provides family caregivers ways to communicate most effectively with their aging parents’ medical team (doctors, dentists, nurses, front office staff).  How to create an effective health care record keeping system is also included, which can be used for all members of the family, not just aging parents.

How to Communicate with Aging Parents Who Have Memory Loss

This program provides strategies and tips for compassionate communication with aging parents who have memory loss.  You can’t control memory loss, but you can control your reaction to it.  Memory loss is a disability, just as blindness is, and these tips will help the quality of life for the family’s personal interactions.

What Exactly is Hospice Care?

This program explains the positives about what hospice care provides an aging parent and the patient’s family.  There are many misconceptions about hospice that people have; this program explains why it is something to utilize, rather than fear.

And More:

  • Communicating effectively (between the generations, family members, with health care professionals, caregivers and facility administration)
  • How to help aging parents remain independent as long as possible
  • Transitions from independent living to assisted living, board & care facilities, nursing homes or hospice, including how to evaluate and select a facility for your loved ones
  • Hospice and end-of-life issues
  • Caring for the caregivers
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease and its impact on the whole family
  • Elder Abuse or Neglect
  • Family Caregiving Strategies

Customer Comments

“I thoroughly enjoyed having Linda Abbit as a guest speaker on my monthly seminar series. Not only is she very knowledgeable on the topic of Elder Care, but she also brings a nice combination of compassion and energy. Her humanity, ease, and excitement is a perfect combination for a speaker! I personally learned a lot on the topic and highly recommend Linda Abbit as a Elder Care speaker for events, workshops, and seminars.”

~ Theresa Swift, MS, CRC
Professional Life & Business Coach
Swift Resolve Coaching
(888) SWIFT-01

Employee Assistance Programs

Companies are now realizing that the personal needs of employees who are caring for their aging parents may have an impact on morale and productivity.  Putting options in place to show awareness, compassion and education for the  family caregivers in your company could include:

  • Workshops
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Seminar series
  • Support groups

By opening up avenues for family caregiver education and support for employees, your business is demonstrating that you understand and want to help with their challenges.  I can create a customized program for your company, depending upon its size and employee demographics.

For Bookings Contact Linda Here:

Phone:  (714) 343-8252

Email:  L (DOT) Abbit (AT) TenderLovingEldercare (DOT) com (Please change to regular email format. Written this way to avoid spam bots.)

Skype:  LindyLinda

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