This workshop is designed to be delivered over 4 weeks; each session is 2 hours. It can be reduced to shorter time frame by elminating some of the case reviews (although this is not recommended). Rates available by calling us.

Text:   Parenting Your Parents
  by B. Mindszenthy and Michael Gordon MD
  Support Strategies for Meeting the Challenge of Aging in the Family.

Overview:   This experiential 'prep course' has been designed by Canadians for Canadians. It will increase your knowledge and confidence through skills building exercises. You will learn about local resources and provincial health programs. It will help you to learn and become familiar before a crisis occurs. The planning tools will help you develop strategies ahead of need so when a crisis does occur, you are ready to act quickly. You do not currently need to be a caregiver to benefit from this course.

Some of the topics covered include: Your parents - as they were, are, and will beMutual independence - assessing and assisting for functional independenceSharing responsibilities - how to involve family members when the time comesFunding programs - government and other sourcesLegal considerations - advance directives and other considerationsHomecare and Housing options - obtaining, assessing, and funding costsEnd of life issuesPlanning your own future - your future begins today

"We will never be parents to our parents

(nor should we try to be).
We can only be there to love and support them
 and to advocate on their behalf."

Do you have aging parents that may eventually need

your help?
 Do you want to know about aging issues before your parents have a crisis?

Who Will Benefit From Taking This Course

Individuals with aging parents who want to better understand the changes their parents are experiencing

Companies who want to support their employees

Financial advisors

Church groups

Retirement Homes

People Who Work with Seniors

Volunteers