Dorian Mintzer, author of The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle, Boomer’s and Beyond show

Join Viki as a guest on Dorian Mintzer, author of The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle, Boomer’s and Beyond show on July 17th at 9AM PDT, 12PM EDT

Call in at 630-300-6276 then enter pin number 876422#

About Dorian Mintzer, Ph.D.

Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist who provides Psychotherapy, Career/Life Transition Coaching, Couples Relationship Coaching, Executive Coaching and Speaking. She is a Licensed Third Age Coach and a 2Young2Retire Certified Facilitator. She facilitates workshops and speaks to community and professional groups on topics related to mid-life issues, retirement transition, psychology of money issues, spirituality, and positive psychology.

She is a member of The International Coach Federation, The American Psychological Association, The National Association of Social Workers, and The National Speakers Association. She is founder of the Boomers and Beyond Special Interest Group for interdisciplinary Professionals. She utilizes her life experiences and expertise in adult development and life planning in her work with helping individuals and couples navigate the second half of life.

Dori is also co-author of The Couples Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Transitioning to the Second Half of Life with Roberta Taylor.

Over the past 40 years of working with couples, women and men individually, and facilitating groups, she has developed her own model of Interactive/Problem Solving which combines her understanding of people at all life stages with cognitive, behavioral, or systems techniques.

Dori has a practice in Boston, MA. She works with people in person and on the phone.

She is noted for her warmth, humor, and strong belief in the value of people and the importance of living life as fully as possible. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and son.

About The Couple’s Retirement Puzzle:

Are you and your partner on the same page when it comes to retirement planning? Or… are you like millions of couples, avoiding conversations such as:

When to retire
How much money is enough
How to balance work and leisure
Where to live

Additional information is available at www.couplesretirementpuzzle.com

Have a kind and respectful day.

Join Viki as she discusses – Making Your Wishes Known – Advance Directives on July 12th

Thursday, July 12 at 12PM PDT, 3PM EDT.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kindethics/2012/07/12/viki-kind–making-your-wishes-known–advance-directives

It is important that you have a voice in your life and health decisions even if you have a cognitive impairment. Who will speak for you if you are sick or injured? What should this person tell the doctor? What else do people need to know to make sure you get the care you need and deserve? Listen in and get your questions answered.

Have a kind and respectful day.

Bringing Kindness to Nursing Homes from Hayes Rowan

Here is another wonderful idea Hayes Rowan sent to me for how we can show love and comfort to those who might need a little support. Here is what he wrote:

Like to ask, if we may, all you good folks out there to make two bouquets of dried flowers this summer, & bring one to the nearby nursing home, giving it to the first resident whose eyes brighten at the sight of it – & chances are that won’t take too long.

The fleurs will last all winter – their staying power of course is much greater than fresh flowers. And most dry just beautifully: Lavender, Roses, Daffodils, Daisies, Garlic Chives, Statice, Strawflowers, Mums, the Purple Alium, Marigolds & more. But petunias & impatiens, tulips & their like – they don’t dry so well.

If you’re not a gardener, ten to one the neighbor who is will happily contribute.

How to? Cut the stems long & bind small bunches at the base with light wire or whathaveyou. Hang them upside down – perhaps with improvised S-hooks and an unused fishing rod perched horizontally (upside down to keep the stems from buckling under the blossoms’ weight). This will give flowers with longer, slender petals, like Daisies, a sort of exuberant look, recalling Joyce Kilmer & her trees that look at God all day, lifting their leafy arms to pray. (Might have to tighten that wire once or twice as the stems dry out.) Oh yes, salad dressing bottles & such, make for quite serviceable vases.

We’d like to hear if you do this, and something of your interaction in the long-term care facility.

I THINK THAT I SHALL NEVER SEE A POEM AS LOVELY AS A TREE
– Joyce Kilmer

Never underestimate the powers of flowers.
– anon

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.

Alzheimer’s Educational Conference May 31 & June 1

Join Viki at the Alzheimer’s Community Care Conference on May 31 and June 1 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center

To Register: http://www.alzcare.org/

Conference Fees
• Conference fees include all sessions, parking, conference
materials, breakfast, breaks and lunch for both days.
Professionals will receive up to 8 CEUs.
• There will be no refunds after May 18, 2012
• If you wish to send someone in your place, please
call (561) 683-2700 or email info@alzcare.org
at least two days prior to the conference. Requests
received after this time may not be processed.

Family Caregivers:
? $30 ONE Day Pass *Please indicate which day you will attend:
? Thursday, May 31 ? Friday, June 1
? $50 TWO Day Pass

General Attendance:
? $125 ONE Day Pass
*Please indicate which day you will attend:
? Thursday, May 31 ? Friday, June 1
? $195 TWO Day Pass

Thursday – May 31, 2012
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, Exhibit Hall
9:00 – 11:30 AM Opening Remarks, Morning Plenary Session
featuring Viki Kind and Breakout Sessions
11:30 – Noon Visit the Exhibit Floor
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch at Caregiver Table with Larry Polivka, Ph.D.
1:45 – 4:30 PM Breakout Sessions
Friday – June 1, 2012
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, Exhibit Hall
9:00 – 11:30 AM Morning Plenary Session featuring Teepa Snow
and Breakout Sessions
11:30 – Noon Visit the Exhibit Floor
Noon – 1:30 PM Lunch featuring Keynote Speaker, Dan Rather
1:30 – 3:30 PM Reception

Have a kind and respectful day.

I will be interviewing author, Karen Reinhart, on May 9th, 9AM PST

I will be interviewing author Karen Reinhart about her book on becoming an instant caregiver on May 9th, 9AM PST on blogtalkradio.com
I love Karen’s new book which is a must read if you just became a caregiver or realize you will be a caregiver soon. Or if you find yourself in the hospital over and over again, caring for your aging parents.

For more information about Karen: http://fabulously40.com/post/id/knitting-with-hospital-gloves-the-how-to-guide-for-becoming-instant-caregivers-10620

Her book, Knitting with Hospital Gloves: The How-To Guide for Becoming Instant Caregivers is available as an ebook and paperback.
http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-With-Hospital-Gloves-ebook/dp/B005DUR1WM

1. You WILL get that call that instantly converts you into a Caregiver. It’s not a matter of IF, it’s a matter of WHEN. As Matthew Harrison, M.D. said, “If you have parents, are a parent, or plant to be one someday, get this book. Karen is funny and has a quirky perspective that makes her stories very readable and personal. This book will help folks on both sides of the caregiver/parent relationship and is one I’ll recommend to my patients and their families.”

2. There is much you can do now to prepare yourself to take on the role–as much as one can be prepare as emotions take over when the reality hits–but having this guide book and resources ahead of time will help during the transition into caregiver and during the initial crisis. For example–preparing for what life is like at a hospital and the handy packing lists. “It only I had this book before my mom had a stroke. My family and I would’ve avoided so much stress, discomfort and fear.” `Melanie Chitwood, Author, Instant Caregiver

From Karen: It really is a privilege and a calling for me to help others through this sudden, scary, stressful, exhausting and tumultuous process–this is a culmination of what I’ve learn over the past 7 years of being an Instant Caregiver, assisting others first hand in their Instant Caregiver roles (intervening / mediating at the hospital, online communication and support, etc) and also talking to others who’ve been there done that.

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