Speaking Engagements, Seminars, and Workshops

Brenda Avadian, MA, offers a credible and compelling first-hand account of caring for a loved one with brain impairment. As a former family caregiver, Brenda advocates using the continuum of care services such as support groups, in-home care, adult day care, diagnostic assessment, elder law, residence, assisted, and nursing care, plus more.

Her speaking engagements and seminars enlighten with humor; enabling families to more confidently navigate through a maze of choices.

 

“If we don’t LAUGH, we’ll cry,” say caregivers.

“You gave such an outstanding and inspiring presentation. People felt very, very positively about the event, the information they took away–and of course, your personal story of your journey.

You are a gifted and compelling speaker and author and I appreciate your willingness to be a part of our very successful event.”

—Jody Dunn, Regional Director
Santa Clarita Adult Day Health Care Center &
Family Care Partnership
A Collaborative led by Partners in Care Foundation

A professional speaker since 1980 and a mentor, coach, teacher, and university professor, Brenda has the unique ability to reach her audiences in a compelling and lasting manner.

“Your presentation at UW [University of Wisconsin-Parkside] was great. You not only tell your story but have a special gift of making your experiences translate into helpful advice to the audience.”

—Sharon Roberts, Gerontologist
Lake County Health Department, Waukegan, IL
(also a former caregiver)

CAREGIVING

1. Can I Survive as a Caregiver? By the way, is it too much to ask for a Sprinkle of JOY?
For family caregivers of adults with brain impairment caused by Alzheimer’s, stroke, cancer, or trauma and the professionals who help them.
For more information click on Can I Survive as a Caregiver?

“Heartwarming, humorous, and poignantly real.”

—Mary C. Fridley, RN, BSN, BC
Nurse Educator & Columnist, Gero-Resources, Annapolis, MD

2. LIFE with Alzheimer’s: Finding the JOY in Caregiving
Tailored to caregivers for adults with dementia and the professionals who help them. Interactive.

“Very powerful speaker, real story, real experience, battle. Struggle in her life. Empowering not only caregivers but also professionals who work with elders.” A Professional

“[I plan to] to pass along this information to the caregivers and physicians I have contact with. Caregivers who are at their wit’s end [will benefit most]. They will learn how to identify the joys in the darkness and begin to cherish time with their loved ones again.”

—Michael Perrone, Sales Rep, Johnson & Johnson, Milwaukee, WI

3. Continuum of Care: Your Options
State of the Art interactive session on care options.

4. Touched by the Light of My Father’s Walk through Alzheimer’s
An inspirational 15 – 45 minute presentation to help attendees return to their hearts–from where their gifts will help them heal while walking down the road of dementia. For audiences providing end-of-life palliative care and beyond.

COMMUNICATING