18 OCT 2022 · Denise interviews Maureen McDermott, who join us as a presenter at our Third Annual Beginning Again Retreat on October 29. Maureen shares how she found her way after her mother’s death in May 2021. Our Beginning Again Retreat starts at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 29 and lasts for three hours. It’s free! Register to join us: https://join.caringourway.com/posts/27168524?utm_source=manual About Maureen Maureen, a family caregiver for 30 years, is now a Wedding Officiant, Photographer, Reiki Master & life long Long-term Care advocate. About Denise Denise develops and leads training and leadership opportunities to help individuals transform a personal caregiving experience into a volunteer opportunity, a small business or a career change. Denise launched several initiatives to ensure the voice and experiences of family caregiver receive the spotlight they deserve. She launched one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 and was the first to feature family caregiver blogs. She convened a National Caregiving Conference for four years (2016-2019), hosted a 36-hour Christmas chat for six years and celebrated creative side of family caregivers with an online Caregiving Art Show. Her research shined a light on family caregiver stress, the needs of working family caregivers and the daily challenges faced by family caregivers. She was a 2017 Influencer in Aging. Denise is the author of several books including "After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again" and "The Daily Healing Plan: Support for Healing After Caregiving Ends." Denise also helps her father, who is 91. Her brother died suddenly in August 2021; her mother died one year later to the date. Learn more at https://www.careyearsacademy.com.

11 OCT 2022 · Denise interviews Heather Slutzky, who join us as a presenter at our Third Annual Beginning Again Retreat on October 29. Heather shares her story of grief after the death of her husband and then her first mother-in-law. Our Beginning Again Retreat starts at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 29 and lasts for three hours. It’s free! Register to join us: https://join.caringourway.com/posts/27168524?utm_source=manual About Heather Heather is an author and speaker who blends 15 years of healthcare experience, her work as a secular wedding and funeral celebrant, and a personal caregiving story to shine light for those who feel lost within the healthcare and caregiving systems. About Denise Denise develops and leads training and leadership opportunities to help individuals transform a personal caregiving experience into a volunteer opportunity, a small business or a career change. Denise launched several initiatives to ensure the voice and experiences of family caregiver receive the spotlight they deserve. She launched one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 and was the first to feature family caregiver blogs. She convened a National Caregiving Conference for four years (2016-2019), hosted a 36-hour Christmas chat for six years and celebrated creative side of family caregivers with an online Caregiving Art Show. Her research shined a light on family caregiver stress, the needs of working family caregivers and the daily challenges faced by family caregivers. She was a 2017 Influencer in Aging. Denise is the author of several books including "After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again" and "The Daily Healing Plan: Support for Healing After Caregiving Ends." Denise also helps her father, who is 91. Her brother died suddenly in August 2021; her mother died one year later to the date. Learn more at https://www.careyearsacademy.com.

30 JUL 2020 · During our Beginning Again Retreat, Lynette Whiteman will share her experience grieving for her mom, who died on March 19. During our chat, Lynette shares how COVID changed her grief and how she’s managing today. For more information about our retreat, visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/. Lynette is a Physician’s Assistant and received her Master’s Degree in Geriatric Medicine. She began her career working in internal medicine. In January 2018 she joined the staff of US House of Representative Andy Kim. Congressman Kim represents the 3rd District of NJ. In her role as Senior Advisor, she works closely with the community to advocate for Seniors, Caregivers, Veterans and First Responders. Prior to joining Congressman Kim’s staff, she was the Executive Director for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and developed their Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program. In 2009, she founded Caregiver Canines®, a home visiting therapy dog program for the homebound elderly, those with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. In addition to working professionally with caregivers, Lynette was the caregiver for her mother who lived with her and passed away March 2020 of Alzheimer’s disease and her father who died in 2011 with Vascular Dementia.

30 JUL 2020 · During our Beginning Again Retreat, Amanda Singleton will help us find our next step in order to begin the process or rebuilding after loss. To learn more and register, visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/. Amanda is the managing attorney at Singleton Legal PLLC in St. Petersburg, Florida. As an AARP family caregiving expert, she writes and speaks on financial and legal issues that affect caregivers, a subject that has defined her personal and professional life since she was 30, when her mother was diagnosed with cancer and immediately required full-time care. The experience left Amanda “emotionally, physically, mentally and financially devastated,” she says, but it also set her on a path to becoming an advocate for caregivers. Singleton Legal, which she founded and now operates with her partner and husband, Ryan, counsels past, present and expectant caregivers. Amanda also founded and operates Caregivers in the Workplace, which trains employers to better serve employees who are family caregivers.

28 JUL 2020 · During her presentation during our Beginning Again Virtual Retreat, Gina Tyckoson will help us explore ways to honor our relationships, find forgiveness where needed, and give meaning to our loss. She’ll help us find acceptance, closure, and peace. For more information about our virtual retreat, visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/. Gina's experience in caring for family members with significant health issues sparked a passion within her to serve caregivers who are often overlooked, overworked and overwhelmed. She is a Certified Caregiving Educator, a Certified Caregiving Consultant, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Gina earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has over 25 years of service in the field of corporate training and education. Gina is the founder of Clarify Success, an organization dedicated to offering people the hope and help they need to create lives of joy.

24 JUL 2020 · During our Beginning Again Retreat, Deb Hallisey will discuss her career change and share how her grief has evolved since her father’s death. Deb is a past and present family caregiver and a Certified Caregiving Consultant. Deb used the knowledge she had gained during her caregiving experience to develop www.AdvocateforMomandDad.com. The site offers practical advice for caregivers and learn from others how they handled challenges on issues such as legal, financial, insurance, and caregiving. Deb’s book, “Our Caregiver Relationship Contract," is based on personal experience as her mother’s caregiver and through personal stories illustrate how her relationship with her mom changed in a positive way. For more information about our Beginning Again Retreat, visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/

24 JUL 2020 · Joan Burn and Melinda Valente discuss the presentations they’ll lead during our Beginning Again Retreat, a virtual event that takes place Aug. 3-7. They also shared what helped them heal after a family member’s death. For more information on our retreat, visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/. Joan is a retired estate attorney, certified life coach and a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Educator and Facilitator. She brings her experience caring for her mother long-distance and her experience as an estate attorney to her work as a coach/consultant helping family caregivers caring for a parent. Joan focuses on teaching her clients the skills they need to maximize their time, manage their emotions and make decisions so they can care strong for their parents and themselves. Melinda, EdD, is a Certified Caregiving Consultant currently living in Los Angeles, CA. In November of 2014, her world was turned upside down when her father was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), the most aggressive type of brain cancer that exists. For 13 months she traveled back and forth from CA to her childhood home in CT to care for her father, who passed away in December of 2015. She received her Bachelor's in Mass Communication and Master's in Communication Industries Management from Emerson College and works there currently in Alumni Relations. Her doctorate is in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University. Additionally, she coaches doctoral students to help them finish their dissertation.

22 JUL 2020 · After her father’s death, Kathryn Floyd had a shift in perspective that led to changes in her view of her personal and professional future. Kathryn is a Certified Senior Advisor®, Certified Caregiving Consultant, and Certified Caregiving Educator and a Licensed Insurance Agent. She is the Founder of Transparent Caregiving Strategies. She offers caregiving consultation and education to family caregivers; and to organizations to help them better assist their employees who are family caregivers.

22 JUL 2020 · Brian and Barry will help us begin to plan for our own future during our Beginning Again Retreat, which takes place Aug. 3-7. Brian Stumpf guides widows and widowers past their financial stress so they can focus on their healing and what matters most in their lives. When he was young, three of Brian's best friends lost their fathers. This included his girlfriend, now wife of seven years. In each of these circumstances, he witnessed the ways in which families grieve the loss of someone who passes away too young. He saw a widowed spouse faced with a mountain of financial questions at a time when they needed to focus on themselves and their families. Barry Kozak is the Managing Attorney at Estate Law HELP, and his mission is to educate individuals and families about all aspects of financial wellness, to help them to prioritize their financial goals, and then to implement the legal documents that will assist them in reaching their business succession, retirement, and estate aspirations. For more information about our retreat, please visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/.

10 JUL 2020 · Beth Suereth of Caregiving Pathways shares her story of finding a new career after her personal caregiving experience ended. Beth will be part of a panel discussion on career changes after caregiving during our Beginning Again Retreat which starts on August 3. Retreat details are here: https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/