Joni Aldrich’s Caregiving S.O.S. show on August 1st, 11AM PDT, 2PM EDT

I am so pleased to be invited to be invited back to Joni Aldrich’s Caregiving S.O.S. show on Wednesday, August 1st, at 11AM PDT, 2PM EDT, www.W4WN.com

About Joni Aldrich: Joni has been a caregiver on the front line with two terminal cancer patients–her husband and mother. That’s why caregiving is so important to her. Caregiving S.O.S. covers pertinent topics to help caregivers, who are usually not trained or prepared for the difficult role they undertake. She is the author of 6 books on surviving cancer, caregiving, brain illness and grief. For more information you can go to www.jonialdrich.com and http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joni-aldrich/14/a1a/9b

Joni’s other company is Basket of Care.com. This isn’t your ordinary gift basket. With her wonderful basket designer–Carol Taylor, a cancer survivor–she provides gift baskets that can be sent to those going through a life crisis with PRACTICAL gifts that they can use, such as pill organizers, blankets, flashlights to light the way, my books, thank you notes, slipper socks–the list goes on.

Have a kind and respectful day.

Join Viki at Belmont Village in Hollywood on July 23

EMPOWERING CAREGIVERS – NAVIGATING THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

Monday, July 23, 2012 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Belmont Village Hollywood
2051 N. Highland Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90068

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information or to
RSVP, please call 323.874.7711.

Presenter: Viki Kind, MA
Attendees will learn how to navigate the decision-making process with confidence. Learn strategies for making life, medical and end-of-life decisions with respect and compassion.

hollywoodheights.belmontvillage.com

Have a kind and respectful day.

Join Viki at the Association of Professional Chaplain’s Conference June 21-24

Viki will be presenting two workshops at the Association of Professional Chaplain’s Conference in Schaumberg, IL on June 21-24.

Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center
Schaumburg, IL

http://www.professionalchaplains.org/index.aspx?id=2144

MISSION/VISION/VALUES of the Professional Chaplain

Mission

The Association of Professional Chaplains promotes quality chaplaincy care through advocacy, education, professional standards and service to its members.

Vision

Strengthen the multifaith and multicultural professional competency of chaplains.
Empower chaplains to demonstrate quality outcomes to those whom they serve.
Demonstrate the distinctive value of professional chaplaincy, which can be understood by external stakeholders.
Collaborate with accrediting and hiring institutions, as well as other organizations with which we have a common interest, in order to promote professional chaplaincy.

Values

Dignity and worth of all persons.

Faith as an essential dimension of wholeness.

Chaplaincy care of persons, communities, organizations and systems.

Inclusivity and diversity.

Justice and equality for all.

Professional competency and ethical practice.

Have a kind and respectful day.

VA Caregiver Event in Chicago on June 20

Join Viki on June 20th from 1-3pm in building 135 room 148 for a VA Caregiver Event.
3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064

Empowering Caregivers Who are Facing Difficult Decisions

About the workshop:

Wouldn’t it be a relief to know you are making the right decisions and doing right by the person in your care? Whether you are caring for someone with a brain injury, dementia, mental illness, or other cognitive impairment, you can learn the framework and tools to use when making the difficult life, health and end-of-life decisions. This is not a one-size-fits-all solution but can be adapted depending on person’s level of incapacity and the situation. Respect and compassion are the core values of this decision making process.

Have a kind and respectful day.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. Presents The 26th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Symposium June 14-15

Viki will be speaking on June 14th at the Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc.
The 26th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Symposium on June 14-15
The Clayton Center, Maryville, TN – near Knoxville

Research Symposium – Workshop for healthcare professionals
PLUS Strategies for Managing Dementia in Primary Care

http://www.alztennessee.org/

Have a kind and respectful day.

Medical Library Association Conference in Seattle – Free Pass to Exhibit Hall

For those of you in the Seattle area, I will be exhibiting at the Medical Library Association conference and they are giving away free passes to the exhibit hall May 19-22. If you would like to attend, just email me at kindethics@gmail.com and I will send you the free pass. When you are there, stop by my booth #138 and say hi. Feel free to share this with others who might be interested.

Have a kind and respectful day.

Upcoming Events in Seattle in May

“Empowering Caregivers Who Are Making Difficult Decisions”

Open to the general public
Thursday, May 17 at 7pm
Redmond Library
15990 NE 85th Street
425-885-1861
No RSVP necessary

“Empowering Caregivers who are Making Difficult Decisions”

This event is exclusively for Veterans and the Caregivers of our Veterans
Friday, May 18th from 1:00-2:30
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
1660 S. Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108-1597
RSVP: 805-807-4474 kindethics@gmail.com

It will be held in building 1, room 236B – (there are 2 big buildings, one is building 1 – the administrative building and the other is building 100 – the acute care hospital). Parking can be a challenge here. If you drive onto the campus from Columbian Way, take the first right once you get onto campus. If you go a little ways, there will be a lot off to your left; that is the closest lot to building 1.

“4 Bioethics Person-Centered Tools for Decision Making”

Wednesday, MAY 23, 2012
Best Western Inn & Suites
32124 – 25th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
8:00AM – 4:00… PM (Estimated)
6 CPG Credits Estimated
Cost: $150.00 for Washington Association Professional Guardian Members
WAPG Annual Membership Meeting to follow immediately after training
Ample, Convenient Parking

Have a kind and respectful day.

Joni Aldrich’s Caregiving S.O.S. show with Wednesday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m.

I am so pleased to be invited to be on Joni Aldrich’s Caregiving S.O.S. show with Wednesday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. EST, www.W4WN.com

Joni’s show will have a guest host. Nataly Rubinstein from Alzheimer’s Care Consultants at www.AlzCoach.com. Nataly is a medical social worker and conducts psychosocial assessments, counseling and education to individuals, families and caregivers who have Alzheimer’s disease and other types of memory disorders. http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nataly-rubinstein/a/3ba/b1a

About Joni Aldrich: Joni has been a caregiver on the front line with two terminal cancer patients–her husband and mother. That’s why caregiving is so important to her. Caregiving S.O.S. covers pertinent topics to help caregivers, who are usually not trained or prepared for the difficult role they undertake. She is the author of 6 books on surviving cancer, caregiving, brain illness and grief. For more information you can go to www.jonialdrich.com and http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joni-aldrich/14/a1a/9b

Joni’s other company is Basket of Care.com. This isn’t your ordinary gift basket. With her wonderful basket designer–Carol Taylor, a cancer survivor–she provides gift baskets that can be sent to those going through a life crisis with PRACTICAL gifts that they can use, such as pill organizers, blankets, flashlights to light the way, my books, thank you notes, slipper socks–the list goes on.

Have a kind and respectful day.

David McGuffey Interviews Viki, WBLJ Newstalk

Viki will be the guest on WBLJ NEWSTALK 1230 AM in Dalton, GA with host, Certified Elder Law Attorney, David McGuffey. April 4th, 9AM EDT, 6AM PDT