Description
Adult Children of Aging Parents Annual Conference
Navigating the Predictable Dilemmas of Aging Parents
Presented by David Solie, MS, PA
This workshop is for adult children to help them better understand and work with their aging parents. Mr. Solie will address:
- - A change in circumstances: understanding the unique psychology of aging parents in the last stage of life
- - The geriatric gap and how it impacts communication
- - The primary psychological developmental tasks of the last phase of life
- - Bridging the communication gap
- - Successfully navigating the tough choices of aging
A turn for the worse: understanding and managing the complex issues of changing health in the last stage of life.
- - Move beyond what’s wrong now to what works
- - The “Health Profiler” mind map, a big picture of parents’ health status
- - Identify and prioritize what’s working and what needs improvement
Saturday, May 15, 2010
9:30-12noon (registration at 9:00am)
Fe Bland Auditorium, SBCC
To register go to http://sbcc.augusoft.net/ For more information visit www.vnhcsb.org or contact Marion Schoneberger at
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or 690-6295
David Solie is an author, educator, speaker and thought leader in the area of geriatric communication. His book How to Say it to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders is a landmark text for individuals looking for a better approach to working with their parents and other older adults. His compelling stories, unique insights, humor, compassion and inspirational delivery make him a gifted speaker on communication between generations.
Co-sponsors:
Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care
Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara City College Adult Education
Call 805-965-5555
