http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-apE-course: Help Aging Parents Face ChangeSun, 13 May 2012 13:07:57 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/4p7uU/h/_How_to_Protect_Your_Aging.htm Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com Sign me up for this ezine! May 13, 2012 | Volume 4, Issue 5 Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + A Note from Dale Hello, Happy Mother's Day! Let us each remember our mothers (those with us and those looking down upon us.) Everyone reading this newsletter is a son or daughter, and that mother-child relationship seems to deepen with each passing year. I know it does for me. I often find myself reflecting on my mother's journey. She did not have an easy life, and there were often times of turmoil in our family over the years, but I recognize we have the here and now. I find myself thinking, what can I do for my mother? We call each other more often, say I love you every time and thank each other for everything. These are such simple but important things. And, if you get the nudge to do something special, I say do it now! This July when we're together for my son's graduation in NYC, I am taking her to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. She loves to tell me the story about when she was in NYC the last time - on her honeymoon in 1950 and saw Mr. Roberts on Broadway. I hear the excitement in her voice as she plans for this special trip. It will surely become another one of our precious shared memories. Today's article is how to help our parents avoid becoming victim to financial exploitation. Over the years I've written a lot on this topic. But, I can never write enough ... as our elderly and their families have their lives ripped apart by this terrible crime. Elder abuse is one of the most under-reported and under-prosecuted crimes in this country. Every senior is at risk, regardless of socio-economic level, education or geographic location. Within the next month, as World Elder Abuse Day draws near (June 15th), expect to hear about programs local to your area. I encourage you to attend and take your aging parents with you. The best way to counter this terrible threat is to raise awareness, educate families so they know how to best protect their loved ones and who to reach out to, in case exploitation occurs. I hope today's article gives you some in-depth understanding behind financial exploitation and how you can protect your aging parents. Best wishes to you and your aging parents and as you journey together. Dale Featured Article How to Protect Your Aging Parent from Financial Exploitation It seems that every day I come across yet another article about financial exploitation of our elderly. But, is it really a threat to your aging parent? Absolutely. Financial exploitation can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. It knows no boundaries. Regardless of socio-economic class, educational level, or geographic location, our aging loved ones are at risk. Many articles focus on steps we can take to protect our parents, and they are most helpful. But, today I want to share why your parent is at risk, exploring the underlying factors Learn more about this... You Are There For Your Parent or Loved One. Let Me Be There For You! Are you struggling with an issue or decision? I can help you understand your situation and consider the options, as well as point you in the direction of resources and support. I can help you in 2 ways: My 3 part teleseminar, Transitioning Your Aging Parent (an expanded version of my book). For more info, click here. My one-on-one coaching/consulting services. Call or email today for your complimentary 'discovery' session. Worried about your aging parent's driving safety? Don't know how to broach the subject? Would you like to find a skilled and experienced professional to help bring calm and stability to this complex and sensitive family issue? That professional is now available to you, trained and certified in a program developed by Matt Gurwell (former Highway Patrol officer.) Matt recognized the enormous need of families, and developed a program that will help older adults (and their families) make the appropriate decision ... to either remain a safe driver or gracefully retire from driving with their independence and dignity intact. You may contact Matt today to find a certified professional near you. You may call 877.907.8841 or get more info by clicking here. Listen as you walk! Archived recordings of my radio show, Transition Aging Parents now available in iTunes - choose from 55 interviews with authors and experts. Transitioning Your Aging Parent: A 5 Step Guide Through Crisis and Change provides such a process. The book helps adult children and families navigate the many changes their aging parents will face. Dale Carter has developed a new framework, ADAPT, from her personal experience, her background as an educator and project manager, and a sincere desire to help families and their aging parents. Upcoming News May 7th I was guest on Kim Linder's The Caregiver Hour out of Tampa, Fl, WHNZ. I joined Kim and her other guests: Pamela Glasner, filmmaker/producer of the new film,Last Will and Embezzlement (starring Mickey Rooney), and Paul Greenwood, elder abuse expert and prosecuting attorney in San Diego, CA. Paul shared his 15 years experience of helping elder victims, their families and prosecuting the perpetrators to the fullest. Pamela shared about her mother and father being financial exploited (by a man in their place of worship!), the catalyst for making her film. I concluded the hour by sharing how Pamela and Paul will be joining us at Notre Dame, Indiana at our upcoming film premiere and full-day educational conference. Click here for more information and to register for either event. May 22nd Radio interview: How to Help Your Aging Parent Overcome Hearing Loss. Join me as my guest, Gail B. Brenner, Au.D., Director of Audiology, Hearing Technology Associates, LLC, helps us understand the risk and impact of hearing loss on the quality of life in our aging parents. We'll explore how modern-day hearing aids work, how we can address our parents' refusal to wear them and learn about financial aid to offset the costs. What's Dale up to May 15th.Guest speaker for 'Society for Human Resource Management', South Bend, Indiana. Impact of Working Caregivers to Your Business: What Can You Do? May 30th. The Indiana Premier of the ground-breaking documentary, Last Will and Embezzlement. This event is free and open to the public. Come and meet the filmwriter/producer Pamela Glasner. May 30th. 6-8pm. O'Laughlin auditorium at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN. RSVP 574.239.8364 May 31st. The 5th Annual Gerontology Consortium, Protecting Our Seniors in Michiana. This full-day educational event will raise awareness about elder abuse and educate health/eldercare professionals, family caregivers, first responders and the community. Come and hear from national expert/elder abuse prosecutor Paul Greenwood. 5 CEUs. May 31st, 8am-4pm. Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN. For more info or to register, click here. http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Sun, 13 May 2012 13:07:57 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/IoOyE/h/_How_to_Help_Your_Aging.htm Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com Sign me up for this ezine! April 15, 2012 | Volume 4 Issue 4 Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + A Note from Dale Hello, I hope you and your family have been enjoying Spring... wherever you may be. I just returned from Washington, D.C. where I was privileged to present my ADAPT framework to aging professionals at the Aging in America conference. About 3,000 professionals gather each year to learn about new models and programs that can be replicated, hear about new research findings in aging, and learn how each of us can be a more effective advocate when we return to our home state. I came away with an expanded network of colleagues and a renewed passion for my work on behalf of each of you! The hot topic this year was care transitions. I heard over and over again how there is a lack of integration between the medical and social models. With the mandate to reduce hospital re-admissions, there is a need to ensure that a patient being discharged from the hospital is connected with the community resources that will aid him/her in the transition. I learned that often an older adult is released from the hospital and does not understand their medications, their discharge plan of care, and that there is considerable patient and caregiver stress. There are some wonderful models out there in 16 states to aid in such transitions. But, if there is not yet a program available to your parent in their geographic area, I'm offering an alternative in this month's featured article. The National Transitions of Care Coalitions provides 5 wonderful documents/tools to help caregivers as they navigate care transitions. I hope this article and these tools help you and your family. Best wishes to you and your aging parents and as you journey together. Dale Featured Article How to Help Your Aging Parent Transition from the Hospital Care transitions was the hot topic at the recent Aging in America conference in Washington, D.C. What is a care transition? It happens each time your parent goes from one health care provider or health care setting to another. For anyone with an aging parent, the most challenging type of care transition usually occurs when our parent is discharged from the hospital. Think back to the last time this happened to your parent. I recall the moment all too well. My mother was incredibly weak, overwhelmed, and emotionally fragile. Fortunately for us, she was able to come home. But, we often have to transition our parent to someplace other than home, perhaps rehab or long-term care. And, we often have to make the decision of where in a very short period of time, lacking adequate information for a quality decision. The National Transitions of Care Coalition has developed information and tools to help caregivers as they navigate care transitions. Take time now to read about and download these tools. I believe they can help ease future transitions and empower you to guide your aging parent to better quality care and health. Learn more about this... You Are There For Your Parent or Loved One. Let Me Be There For You! Are you struggling with an issue or decision? I can help you understand your situation and consider the options, as well as point you in the direction of resources and support. I can help you in 2 ways: * My 3 part teleseminar, Transitioning Your Aging Parent (an expanded version of my book). For more info, click here. * My one-on-one coaching/consulting services. Call or email today for your complimentary 'discovery' session. For more info, click here. Worried about your aging parent's driving safety? Don't know how to broach the subject? Would you like to find a skilled and experienced professional to help bring calm and stability to this complex and sensitive family issue? That professional is now available to you, trained and certified in a program developed by Matt Gurwell (former Highway Patrol officer.) Matt recognized the enormous need of families, and developed a program that will help older adults (and their families) make the appropriate decision ... to either remain a safe driver or gracefully retire from driving with their independence and dignity intact. You may contact Matt today to find a certified professional near you. You may call 877.907.8841 or get more info by clicking here. Listen as you walk! Archived recordings of my radio show, Transition Aging Parents now available in iTunes - choose from 50 interviews with authors and experts. Transitioning Your Aging Parent: A 5 Step Guide Through Crisis and Change provides such a process. The book helps adult children and families navigate the many changes their aging parents will face. Dale Carter has developed a new framework, ADAPT, from her personal experience, her background as an educator and project manager, and a sincere desire to help families and their aging parents. Upcoming News April 17th Radio interview: Have an Aging Parent? 5 Life-changing Stress-buster tips for you Join me as my guest, Dr. Phyllis Quinlan, shares 5 life-changing tips for caregivers. Through her unique blend of traditional coaching with Eastern philosophy and energetic healing, she will share 5 key stress-busting tips to help you (the adult child, family or professional caregiver) find and maintain balance and health in your life. What's Dale up to May 15th. Guest speaker for 'Society for Human Resource Management', South Bend, Indiana. Impact of Working Caregivers to Your Business: What Can Do? May 30th. The Indiana premier of the ground-breaking documentary, Last Will and Embezzlement. This event is free and open to the public. Come and meet the filmwriter/producer Pamela Glasner. May 30th. 6-8pm. O'Laughlin auditorium at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN. RSVP 574.239.8364 May 31st. The 5th Annual Gerontology Consortium, Protecting Our Seniors in Michiana. This full-day educational event will raise awareness about elder abuse and educate health/eldercare professionals, family caregivers, first responders and the community. Come and hear from national expert/elder abuse prosecutor Paul Greenwood. 5 CEUs. May 31st, 8am-4pm. Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN. For more info or to register, click here. http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:39:13 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/5ySGg/h/_3_Tips_to_Help_You.htm Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com Sign me up for this ezine! March 18, 2012 | Volume 4 Issue 3 Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + A Note from Dale Happy Spring! I hope warm weather and sun has returned to wherever you may live. If that lifts our spirits, think of what it does for our aging parents! How about taking your parent on a Mystery Ride? Everyone loves a surprise and some fun. When I visit my mother this month, I'm going to pick one of her favorite places and drive us there. I'll let you know how that goes :) Does it ever seem that you have more than your share of challenges? You might have noticed that my website has been out of sorts. Actually it was hacked big-time. I owe a huge thanks to each and every one of you for your patience as my web tech support person, Carol Pecora, worked tirelessly to move my website to another hosting service and get everything restored. If you ever need a web designer or tech support, I highly recommend Carol. Carol offers website help for small businesses include website design, updating, troubleshooting and maintenance at affordable prices. callcarol.com But, I realize this hack was just a minor event in the larger scheme of life. If you're reading this newsletter, you are caring for an aging parent either directly or from afar. Our minds are always on their needs, expressed or unexpressed. And, sometimes we need to have tough conversations with them ... about things that we might not want to think about. That's what this week's featured article is about. How can we help our parents share their end-of-life wishes with us and ensure that when the time comes, our entire family can honor their wishes? I've come to understand that this is a loving gift to our parent and one that will give us all a sense of peace. I hope this article helps you and your family. Best wishes to you and your aging parents and as you journey together. Dale Featured Article 3 Tips to Help Your Respect Your Aging Parents' End-of-Life Wishes You may think you know your parent's end-of-life wishes, but there is nothing like a planned and focused discussion, to ensure you (and your siblings) are on the same page with your parents. Yesterday, I attended a program that included viewing the documentary, Consider the Conversation. Afterwards colleague and elder attorney Doug Germann led us in discussion which shed a light on our perceptions about death and dying. This one-hour film was created to open up the floodgates of conversation within families while there is still time. Through commentary in the film by terminal patients, family members, health professionals and clergy, I began to understand why conversation doesn't happen often or soon enough. Learn more about this... You Are There For Your Parent or Loved One. Let Me Be There For You! Are you struggling with an issue or decision? I can help you understand your situation and consider the options, as well as point you in the direction of resources and support. I can help you in 2 ways, * My 3 part teleseminar, Transitioning Your Aging Parent (an expanded version of my book). For more info, click here. * My one-on-one coaching/consulting services. Call or email today for your complimentary 'discovery' session. Worried about your aging parent's driving safety? Don't know how to broach the subject? Would you like to find a skilled and experienced professional to help bring calm and stability to this complex and sensitive family issue? That professional is now available to you, trained and certified in a program developed by Matt Gurwell (former Highway Patrol officer.) Matt recognized the enormous need of families, and developed a program that will help older adults (and their families) make the appropriate decision ... to either remain a safe driver or gracefully retire from driving with their independence and dignity intact. You may contact Matt today to find a certified professional near you. You may call 877.907.8841 or get more info by clicking here. Listen as you walk! Archived recordings of my radio show, Transition Aging Parents now available in iTunes - choose from 50 interviews with authors and experts. Transitioning Your Aging Parent: A 5 Step Guide Through Crisis and Change provides such a process. The book helps adult children and families navigate the many changes their aging parents will face. Dale Carter has developed a new framework, ADAPT, from her personal experience, her background as an educator and project manager, and a sincere desire to help families and their aging parents. Recent and Upcoming Events March 20 Radio interview: How to Help Your Aging Parent with Crisis Medical Decisions Join me as elder-caring attorney Doug Germann shares how you can help your aging loved ones with crisis medical decisions. A crisis can happen at the least expected time. Why not prepare now? We invite you to listen in as Doug shares the one key to making the right decision and how to have effective conversation with your loved one, family and physician. Parent with dementia or Alzheimer's? Doug will cover that too. What's Dale up to Presenting at the American Society of Aging's national conference in Washington, DC, on March 29th. Empowering Caregivers with ADAPT Framework and Holistic Techniques to Restore Life Balance. For conference information, click here. Presenting at Woodbridge at Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, VA, on March 31st. Transitioning Aging Parents, my signature presentation based on my book, followed by a book signing. Kim Linder will be joining me to present our original script, Two Sisters Coming Together, demonstrating effective communication techniques in a stressful caregiving situation. For information and to register for this no-cost event, click here. Last Chance! to schedule a presentation for my Spring East coast speaking and book tour. After my March 29th presentation in Washington, D.C., I've decided to extend my visit on the east coast into early April to reach out to other communities with my message. Is your community in the northern Virginia or southeast PA? Would you like to showcase your community to a new audience? Contact Dale today to discuss about bringing her presentation to your location. It's perfect for family and professional caregivers! Click here. http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:22:13 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/6sseg/h/_How_to_Get_Your_Aging.htm Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com Feburary 12, 2012 | Volume 4 Issue 2 Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + A Note from Dale Happy Valentine Day's! While I realize that we will reach out to our aging parents and loved ones at this special time of celebration, I wonder if we can also reach out to another elderly person, perhaps someone who has no family visiting them. A card, brief visit or even phone call can mean so much to those older adults who have lost their family and friends. It seems so simple to ask, Is there anything I can do for you? or Would you like to go out for a cup of tea? Whenever I do this with my elderly friend, her face lights up like it's Christmas. :) In the spirit of that idea, I want to share a special Valentine quote: Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning. ~Author Unknown On to today's article! This special article is meant to help you prepare for your parent's next physician visit. As I speak with adult children, I find that either they or a family member often accompany their parent to doctors' appointments. That is a great first step. But, do you ever leave the doctor's office and think, We didn't get all our questions answered. I've still got critical concerns. I hope today's article will help you address that situation with tips and strategies. Best wishes to you and your aging parents and as you journey together. Dale Featured Article How to Get Your Aging Parent's Physician to Listen It's likely that either you or a family member accompanies your aging parent on visits to their physicians. Effective communication with those physicians directly impact your parent's quality of care, and ultimately their quality of life. Have you ever left the doctor's office, feeling your concerns were disregarded ... that you don't know how to get the right help for your parent? You want to turn the situation around, but you just don't know how. Here are some helpful tips from Viki Kind, bioethicist and recent guest on my radio show. Learn more about this... You Are There For Your Parent or Loved One. Let Me Be There For You! Are you struggling with an issue or decision? I can help you understand your situation and consider the options, as well as point you in the direction of resources and support. I can help you in 2 ways: My 3 part teleseminar, Transitioning Your Aging Parent (an expanded version of my book). For more info, click here. My one-on-one coaching/consulting services. Call or email today for your complimentary 'discovery' session. Worried about your aging parent's driving safety? Don't know how to broach the subject? Would you like to find a skilled and experienced professional to help bring calm and stability to this complex and sensitive family issue? That professional is now available to you, trained and certified in a program developed by Matt Gurwell (former Highway Patrol officer.) Matt recognized the enormous need of families, and developed a program that will help older adults (and their families) make the appropriate decision ... to either remain a safe driver or gracefully retire from driving with their independence and dignity intact. You may contact Matt today to find a certified professional near you. You may call 877.907.8841 or get more info by clicking here. Listen as you walk! Archived recordings of my radio show, Transition Aging Parents now available in iTunes - choose from 50 interviews with authors and experts. Transitioning Your Aging Parent: A 5 Step Guide Through Crisis and Change provides such a process. The book helps adult children and families navigate the many changes their aging parents will face. Dale Carter has developed a new framework, ADAPT, from her personal experience, her background as an educator and project manager, and a sincere desire to help families and their aging parents. Upcoming News Feb 7th Radio interview: How to Help Your Aging Parent 'Retire' from Driving Join me as Matt Gurwell shares how families can confront the complicated issue of age-related diminishing driving skills. Matt (founder of Keeping us Safe and creator of the Beyond Driving with Dignity professional certification program) will share tips on how to have the talk, and how to know when an aging parent should retire to the passenger seat. He will also share how to find transportation alternatives in your parent's community. (Archived recording available at same link) Feb 21st Radio interview: How a Computer Has Changed my Mother's Life (in her own words) My mother joins me to share her amazing journey into the age of technology. In December, she received her first computer, a Telikin, and is now giving demos to her friends. Listen in to hear why she wanted a computer, and why it took our family 3 years to find the right one for her. Also, we'll share the steps we took beforehand to ensure that she'd have a smooth transition into learning how to use her new computer. Tune in to hear the way in which a computer has changed her world! What's Dale up to Presenting at the American Society of Aging's national conference in Washington, DC, on March 29th. Empowering Caregivers with ADAPT Framework and Holistic Techniques to Restore Life Balance. For conference information, click here. Scheduling presentations for my Spring East coast speaking and book tour. After my March 29th presentation in Washington, D.C., I've decided to extend my visit on the east coast into early April to reach out to other communities with my message. I've recently accepted an offer to speak at my mother's community in MD. Is your community in the northern Virginia or southeast PA? Would you like to showcase your community to a new audience? Contact Dale today to discuss about bringing her presentation to your location. It's perfect for family and professional caregivers! Click here. http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:14:43 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/7G3_Q/h/_Request_to_complete.htm Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com Sign me up for this ezine! January 16, 2012 | Special Request Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + Hello, I am sharing this special research project and survey request with you because I believe this project has the potential to strengthen and empower family advocates so that their loved ones receive the best healthcare possible. Background... I want to introduce Betty Tonsing, Ph.d, who I just met last week and wrote about in my recent blogpost.. She is the loving wife of a man who was a healthy 74 year old and .... 8 months later, he is now in long term care in the Veterans' home in Lafayette, IN. Theirs is quite a story! Betty is using her personal experience, research and writing skills, and her passion to help other families become effective advocates for their loved ones. She has created something she calls The Advocacy Project, and has asked me to share her survey with my readers who could complete the survey (and also) might be able to forward it to other family advocates. The survey results, interviews with families and her own saga will form her next book, to be written especially for families and caregivers. Betty has amazing energy and vision, and her heart is truly in this effort. Below is the link to her survey. She would love to have the link circulated to as many people as possible (those who have been advocates for their loved ones in the healthcare system.) The survey is short, well-designed and easy to complete. It would be great if you too would complete it! https://www.surveymonkey.com/ s/WH2YFYT Betty's email address is btonsing@aol.com Thanks for your help. Dale... http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:38:12 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/L.BeQ/h/_5_Things_You_Should_Know.htm Sign me up for this ezine! Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com Sign me up for this ezine! January 15, 2012 | Volume 4 Issue 1 Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + A Note from Dale Hope you had wonderful holidays! You've probably heard that ER (Emergency Room) visits spike around the holidays and during the winter. Not surprising! A couple of the most common reasons include: the harsh, cold winter is hard on an aging body, and there is also an increased likelihood of falling outside. Today's article is meant to help you prepare for that next ER visit. It's not a matter of if, but more likely, when. The urgency of such preparation smacked me right in the face yesterday. Another resident of my area asked to meet with me to share the saga of her aging husband's 8 month decline from healthy 74 year-old to resident in a long-term care Veteran's home. One thing Betty said to me several times yesterday, Dale, please let people know the documents they need to have in place for a hospitalization. So, I have taken her request to heart and have written today's article focused on the things you need in place .... I hope you find our article helpful. On a related note, Betty wants to help other families who may also find themselves navigating the complex healthcare system. She has founded the Advocacy Project and is gathering feedback from families who have advocated for their loved ones (through a survey.) Her goal is to incorporate survey results, interviews with family and professionals, and her own personal story into a book to reach and help as many families as possible. In a separate email, I will send the link to that survey, in case you wish to share your experience and your story of advocacy for this special Project. Best wishes to you and your aging parents and as you journey together. Dale Featured Article 5 Things You Should Know Before Your Aging Parent's Next ER Visit Yesterday, I met with a lovely woman, Betty, who shared about the saga of caring for her husband, from the time he entered the hospital as a seemingly healthy 74 year old until now ... just 8 months later, a resident of a long-term care facility, a Veteran's home. My mind quickly became overwhelmed as she shared the rapid pace of her husband's decline in terms of his health and the way in which he had been handled by the health care system and moved from place to place, from ER to hospital to rehab to acute long term care to long term care. Betty shared her saga with amazing clarity but also with great emotion. Learn more about this... You Are There For Your Parent or Loved One. Let Me Be There For You! Are you struggling with an issue or decision? I can help you understand your situation and consider the options, as well as point you in the direction of resources and support. To see if my services are a good fit for you, call or email today for your complimentary 'discovery' session. Worried about your aging parent's driving safety? Don't know how to broach the subject? Would you like to find a skilled and experienced professional to help bring calm and stability to this complex and sensitive family issue? That professional is now available to you, trained and certified in a program developed by Matt Gurwell (former Highway Patrol officer.) Matt recognized the enormous need of families, and developed a program that will help older adults (and their families) make the appropriate decision ... to either remain a safe driver or gracefully retire from driving with their independence and dignity intact. You may contact Matt today to find a certified professional near you. You may call 877.907.8841 or get more info by clicking here. Listen as you walk! Archived recordings of my radio show, Transition Aging Parents now available in iTunes - choose from 50 interviews with authors and experts. Transitioning Your Aging Parent: A 5 Step Guide Through Crisis and Change provides such a process. The book helps adult children and families navigate the many changes their aging parents will face. Dale Carter has developed a new framework, ADAPT, from her personal experience, her background as an educator and project manager, and a sincere desire to help families and their aging parents. Recent and Upcoming Events Jan 12th Dale will be the guest speaker at the Grand Opening of the new home care agency, Seniors Helping Seniors (Mishawaka, IN) Jan 17th Radio interview: How to Get Your Aging Parent's Physician to Listen Join me as Viki Kind gives us insight and tips into how to communicate more effectively with our aging parent's physician. Viki is a bioethicist, author and national speaker with years of experience in working with physicians, as a professional and as a family caregiver. Viki will help us understand how to have our parent's doctor's appointment be more patient-centered. Jan 24th Radio interview: How to Help Your Aging Parent 'Retire' from Driving Join me as Matt Gurwell shares how families can confront the complicated issue of age-related diminishing driving skills. Matt (founder of Keeping us Safe and creator of the Beyond Driving with Dignity professional certification program) will share tips on how to have the talk, and how to know when an aging parent should retire to the passenger seat. He will also share how to find transportation alternatives in your parent's community. What's Dale up to Presenting at the American Society of Aging's national conference in Washington, DC, on March 29th. Empowering Caregivers with ADAPT Framework and Holistic Techniques to Restore Life Balance. For conference information, click here. Scheduling presentations for my Spring East coast speaking and book tour. After my March 29th presentation in Washington, D.C., I've decided to extend my visit on the east coast into early April to reach out to other communities with my message. I've recently accepted an offer to speak at my mother's community in MD. Is your community in the northern Virginia or southeast PA? Would you like to showcase your community to a new audience? Contact Dale today to discuss about bringing her presentation to your location. It's perfect for family and professional caregivers! Click here. http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:07:13 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/4oGtc/h/_Happy_Holidays_from.htm Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com December 23, 2011 Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, the happiest of holidays and a happy New Year! Dale Carter, Transition Aging Parents http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:59:22 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/BA0xc/h/Today_our_Transitioning.htm Hi , Today is the last day to register for our 3 part series, beginning this evening, November 15th, at 8pm Eastern. This is the same series that I have offered in-person and now am offering to any caregiver, anywhere. This 3 evening Telesummit features my ADAPT framework for families and caregivers. In time of crisis and transition, ADAPT can be the roadmap to show you: what to do first who to turn to how to know what your parent really wants and needs how to bring your family together on the same page how to find and build the support you need, not only for your parent, but yourself! I hope you can join us for: Transitioning Your Aging Parent: a 3 part series featuring the ADAPT framework DATE: November 15, 16, 17 and a Bonus QandA call, November 21 TIME: 8-9 pm Eastern (LENGTH: 60 minutes) Host throughout the Telesummit: · Dale C. Carter, M.B.A - eldercare advocate, speaker, radio show host, author of Transitioning Your Aging Parent: a 5 Step Guide through Crisis and Change For detailed information and to register, click here. After you register, you will receive: Call-in details for each evening Access to our password-protected Download page (with our call recordings, session hand-outs and related documents) My special email address for the questions you want me to answer in the one-hour Bonus QandA call on November 21st. Thank you, Dale C. Carter, founder and owner of Transition Aging Parents P.S. Feel free to invite your family, friends and colleagues to this Telesummit by forwarding this email to them. But don't forget to reserve your spot first. Click here. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:31:03 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/DqC3c/h/_Powerful_Program_to_Help.htm Sign me up for this ezine! Providing insight and information to adult children of aging parents so they may thrive and find joy in every stage of life! www.transitionagingparents.com Sign me up for this ezine! November 13, 2011 | Volume 3 Issue 11 Do you enjoy/need larger print? Press ctrl + A Note from Dale Hello, Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching. But, let's not forget some other holidays that may carry a lot of importance for our aging parents. Veterans Day has just past. For anyone who has served in our military, especially our aging veterans, this day holds tremendous meaning. If you (and your children and grandchildren) have not yet sat down with your aging parent and asked to hear the story of their service, don't delay. There is such a richness of sharing that special history with the whole family, and allowing our parents to reflect and share the importance of that experience in their lives. Remember, our aging parents are still on a very special developmental journey. They are striving to understand the significance of their life and the legacy they will leave behind. In case you missed it, on November 8th , I hosted a one hour teleseminar, Resources and Strategies Revealed. In it, I provided a brief overview of my new upcoming 3 part seminar, Transitioning Your Aging Parent: a 3 part seminar featuring the ADAPT framework. This is the same 3 part seminar that I've delivered locally here in South Bend, Indiana. I am now offering this seminar to any caregiver, anywhere in the comfort of your own home, over the phone. I am also offering a one hour Bonus call of Questions and Answers. Seminar attendees will be able to submit their questions, and I will answer as many as I can within that hour. I hope you'll consider joining us for this special 3 evening seminar. A recent attendee told me, Caring for an aging parent is a lonely journey, kind of like stumbling in the dark. This seminar was like turning a light on ... so we could see which way to turn. The seminar will be on November 15, 16, 17 (8pm Eastern.) Recordings of the calls will be made available. For more information, and to register, click here by 11/14. Our Featured Article today addresses a topic that much of the population is struggling with, especially our older adults. Chronic pain. It's like an unseen turmoil that continuously saps the energy, strength and joy of life from our aging loved ones. And, it can easily lead to anxiety and depression. But, there is a wonderful quality program, available to all. The Stanford Self-Management workshop provides support and education on choices, options and practical ways in which to deal with chronic pain. I share the benefits and details of the plan in today's article. I hope you find our article helpful. Best wishes to you and your family as you journey together. Dale Featured Article Powerful Program to Help Our Aging Parents Manage Chronic Pain Chronic pain! It's like an unseen turmoil that continuously saps the energy, strength and joy of life from our aging loved ones. It can easily lead to anxiety and depression. Just about every elderly person I know is dealing with chronic pain in some form. My mother has daily headaches and pain in her shins. She has been to a number of specialists and has had all the possible testing. But, still no answers or relief. My friend Cathy, with a rare skin condition, has been to the very best specialists at Mayo Clinic. She is currently taking the maximum dosage allowed of the relevant medication, and still ends many days in chronic pain, exhausted and going to bed for relief. If you think about your aging loved ones and friends, I'm sure you could share your own stories. Hearing the stories and understanding the negative impact chronic pain can have on quality of life and relationships, I have always wondered ... what can be done to minimize it? Is there some combination of non-medication factors that could offer relief? There is a wonderful, no-cost Stanford University online workshop, Better Choices, Better Health, a service of the National Council on Aging. Whatever the chronic condition - diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety or something else, the workshop can help a person learn to be proactive and take better control of their health and life. Let me share its benefits and how it works:... Learn more about this... You Are There For Your Parent or Loved One. Let Me Be There For You! Are you struggling with an issue or decision? I can help you understand your situation and consider the options, as well as point you in the direction of resources and support. Call or email today for your complimentary one-on-one session. Do you live in a rural area ... and need professional geriatric care management services? You can now obtain a tele-consult (over the phone) on care management issues. Shon Ingram and his team (of geriatric care manager, nurse, attorney, and financial expert) provide accessible and trustworthy guidance to caregivers. To learn more and reach Shon at Eldercare Solutions, click here and please enter a referral code of TAP2011 Listen as you walk! Archived recordings of my radio show, Transition Aging Parents now available in iTunes - choose from 49 interviews with authors and experts. Transitioning Your Aging Parent: A 5 Step Guide Through Crisis and Change provides such a process. The book helps adult children and families navigate the many changes their aging parents will face. Dale Carter has developed a new framework, ADAPT, from her personal experience, her background as an educator and project manager, and a sincere desire to help families and their aging parents. Upcoming News Nov 15, 16, 17 Online teleseminar: Transitioning Your Aging Parent- a 3 part series featuring the ADAPT framework Nov 16 Presenting Reaching the Aging Population through Social Media, Gerontology Consortium of Michiana, Notre Dame, IN Nov 22 Radio interview with Carolyn Brent, author of the newly published Why Wait? The Baby Boomers Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially and Legally for a Parent's Death What's Dale up to NEW! Now accepting registrations for our new 3 part online teleseminar (until 11/14.) Transitioning Your Aging Parent- a 3 part series featuring the ADAPT framework. I am excited to provide a live presentation (via phone), along with supplemental checklists and resources. Learn how my ADAPT framework can help you through any crisis or transition your aging parent and you may face. I invite you to learn more and register. Click here. Presenting at the American Society of Aging's national conference in Washington, DC, on March 29th. Empowering Caregivers with ADAPT Framework and Holistic Techniques to Restore Life Balance. For conference information, click here. Scheduling presentations for my Spring East coast speaking and book tour. After my March presentation in Washington, D.C., I've decided to extend my visit on the east coast into early April to reach out to other communities with my message. I've recently accepted an offer to speak at my mother's community in MD. Is your community in the northern Virginia or southeast PA? Would you like to showcase your community to a new audience? Contact Dale today to discuss about bringing her presentation to your location. It's perfect for family and professional caregivers! Click here. http://www.transitionagingparents.com/ | 574.261.8951 © 2011 Transitioning Aging Parents, All rights reserved P.O. Box 10222 | South Bend | IN | 46614 You are receiving this email because you subscribed to TransitionAgingParents.com newsletter To opt out unsubscribe here. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:52:11 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/agingparents-ap/O6C4s/h/_Last_day_to_register_for.htm Special Invitation November 7, 2011 , Today is the last day to register for my no-cost teleseminar, Resources and Strategies Revealed for you and your aging parent. Good timing ... before the holidays when families often realize their aging parents needs help. I hope you'll be able to join me on the call! Read below for details from our original email. Thank you! Dale Carter, Transition Aging Parents ........................................... Sunday, October 30, 2011 I wanted to let you know about an important call I've got coming up Tuesday, November 8th at 8pm Eastern. I'm offering a no-cost teleseminar, and you can listen over the phone, in the comfort of your own home. Families tell me they wish they had done more planning, in advance of the inevitable crises and transitions that their aging parents faced. They wish they had had someone to help them know who to turn to. You know ... the go-to resources when you get the call from out of the blue. I totally understand. I felt the same way when I got the call about my mother's health crisis in March, 2008. Since then I have been dedicated to providing trustworthy information and insight to all those with an aging parent or loved one. This no-cost teleseminar is for you! I'll share 3 key resources to turn to in the event of any crisis or challenge AND a preview of my upcoming 3 evening seminar ... featuring the simple but powerful ADAPT framework for caregivers and families. This is the same seminar I have given locally in South Bend, IN several times. Now I am making it available toany caregiver, anywhere. So, come and join us! Find out how my 3 evening seminar can help you: become the guiding force in your family bring your family together find the right resources and professionals to help your parent and, create and sustain balance in your own life. To register for my no-cost teleseminar on November 8th, click here. I hope you can join us! Thank you, Dale Carter, founder and owner of Transition Aging Parents P.S. Feel free to invite your family, friends and colleagues to this call by forwarding this email to them. But don't forget to reserve your spot first. Click here.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:22:52 -0500