Speaking Topics

Clinton, Maryland, United States

Loretta Veney Inspires!

Moving Caregivers from "I Give Up" to "I Got This"!

Signature Presentations and Keynotes

Building Joyful Caregiver Experiences using Humility, Hope and Humor! (60 Minutes)

We build a variety of things throughout our lives and careers, but few of us actually think about Building Joyful Caregiver Experiences for those we care for. Using the concepts of humility, hope and humor Loretta will help participants focus on their values and joyful practices to build outstanding caregiver experiences for their loved ones or residents.

Being My Mom's Mom (60 - 90 minutes)

Loretta takes participants on her personal fifteen-year journey since her Mom's dementia diagnosis in 2006. She shares the importance of patience and forgiveness in caregiving and highlights the heartache and humor of dementia.

Lifting the Spirit of the Caregiver (60 - 90 minutes)

Loretta provides caregivers with practical tips, tools and activities for lifting their spirits and uncovering their joy through the toughest challenges of caregiving.

Amazing Tools to Lighten the Caregiver Load (60 - 75 minutes)

Loretta reviews and discusses technology, tools and techniques designed to save time, provide assistance, safety, comfort and enjoyment for caregivers and those they are caring for!

Engaging Activities for Every Alzheimer's Stage! (60 - 75 minutes)

Activities can be enjoyed throughout all stages of Alzheimer's disease. Learn best practices for including activities that wil engage and delight. Loretta shows a wide variety of activities that are easy to purchase or make that won't break the budget. Demonstrations of various activities are possible upon request.

Additional Presentations

Joy of Caregiving (60 minutes)

There is much joy to be found in Caregiving! During this session, participants will receive strategies and tips for turning Caregiving challenges into joy and how to maintain joy along the journey. Participants will have opportunities for audience participation and discussion on the topics covered.

Mental Health for Caregivers (60 minutes)

In this session participants will learn the ways that caregiving, especially long-term caregiving, can impact mental health and strategies that can be used for resilience. Also covered are Apps, websites and other resources to assist with mental health and preventing burnout as well as the warning signs that professional help is needed

Understanding Alzheimer's and What to Expect Along the Journey! (60 minutes)

In this presentation, Loretta defines Alzheimer's, explains the symptoms of each stage of the disease and provides strategies for handling some of the most challenging situations that typically occur along the journey.

Advocating for Our Loved Ones (60 minutes)

What's an Advocate and how do we advocate for the rights of our loved ones? Learn when to speak up and show up as situations arise. Participants will receive strategies for communicating effectively with medical personnel, and hospital and assisting living facilities management and staff. Information will also be provided on how ombudsmen, elder care attorneys and hospice can help families and what to do if you suspect elder abuse.

Who Are You Now? A Life After Caregiving Exploration (60 minutes)

Whether you have been a caregiver for a short time or many years, as that role winds down and ends there is both grief and a void. In this interactive session participants will explore how to build strength along the grief journey and start the process of exploring who they are without caregiving and what's next for them. Participants will set goals that will help them start the path to discovering their new purpose in life. The session ends with celebrating their caregiving life they had as they move forward.