Workshops & Keynotes

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 Liz Taylor: Menu of Workshops

 
The following workshops are topics that Liz is most often asked to present. Each is 1-1/2 hours, including Q&A, except where noted. If you prefer a different topic, please ask.

The first two are offered as a two-part series:

Part I:  How & When to Intervene with Your Aging Parent

Few of us plan to live as long as most of us probably will. Even fewer prepare for the unexpected needs and frailties that come with these added years. As a result, many adult children find themselves in the "driver's seat," helping their parents navigate this strange territory. How do you start the conversations that will help your parents prepare for their futures -- even when they resist? Target audience: adult children, caregivers.

 Part II:  Dementia Care: The Long Good-bye

There is probably nothing more difficult than caring about (and for) someone with a dementing illness. Gradually, you watch a person you've known for a lifetime become someone you hardly recognize and who, over time, may not recognize you. Planning, understanding, and preparing are essential tools to mastering these skills. The more you know, the better your decisions will be. Target audience: adult children, caregivers.

 Discovering the Right Place to Live as You Age:

When do you know you're ready -- and for what?

The latest trend in aging -- "aging in place" -- may not be what it's cracked up to be. What does it take to continue living at home as you grow older? And is it what you really want? Should you move in with one of your kids? What do retirement communities have to offer over staying at home -- and vice versa? When is the right time to make the big decision? Target audience: older adults and adult children.

 Conversation Starters: How to Introduce Your Aging Parent to Housing & Care Options

Forty years ago, “family planning” meant figuring out how many kids you wanted. Today, because we’re living so long, it means planning to live where we’re safe and comfortable -- despite physical disabilities and, perhaps, memory loss. The catch: introducing an aging parent to the right services can be far more complicated and difficult than you imagined! This timely and important workshop will help you understand the housing and care choices that are available for this stage in life, their pros and cons, and some of the ways to start the conversation with your parents, helping them see the wisdom of making a change. The latest statistics -- almost 50% of those who reach 85 will have Alzheimer’s disease and 70% of us will need assistance with our daily activities – means we all need to be fully prepared to make good choices. Target audience: adult children, caregivers.

 Long-Term Care Insurance: What to Look for in a Good Policy -- and Should You Buy One?

There may be no more catastrophic expense today than paying for long-term care services. So what are your options -- how do you prepare? This is an educational, non-sales oriented workshop about long-term care insurance that Liz has given to rave reviews many times over the last decade at the UW and elsewhere. It addresses the ever-escalating cost of long-term care, how to pay for it, the CLASS program in the new health care reform bill, and what to look for if you want to buy a good policy. Presented with a reputable insurance agent. Time ranges from 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Target audience: adult children and older adults.

 Aging Deliberately

A friendly and funny wake-up call to audiences on how to grow old with grace. Liz gives examples from her and her parents’ aging and observations over the years that provide lots of lessons.  1 hour, including Q&A. Target audience: everyone ages 45 to 90