THE CAREGIVERS LOUNGE
With T.A Simone Blackwood
I'm Simone...I'm so Glad you're here! The Caregivers' Lounge was created to inspire caregivers, to provide daily tools and skills that can be used to ease the burden of care-giving, and to educate the public on safe, innovative and evidence based aged-care practices resulting in an enhanced Quality of Life for both caregiver and aging persons. We are positive the resources we share would be extremely beneficial to individuals, families, institutions and the community.
As of today, I’ve had the fortune to work with, reach, impact, teach and train OVER 400 families, an students regionally through Project’s conferences, digital products, workshops, private and group coaching,
CARE PLANS: PERSONALIZED HOME-CARE PLANNING
A care plan is a tool that professional caregivers and care providers use to ensure their patients’ needs are met with timely, high-quality responses. Creating a care plan means you are taking charge in your caregiving role and you're creating solutions for gaps or difficult areas in a loved one's care, it can be highly beneficial
This Service consists of
1) Care Planning for the Aged Parent
2) Care Planning for the Dementia Patient
3) Customized Caregiver Worksheets
4) 20 Ways to the 3 A's e-book
From personal to professional growth, Simone wants to travel with you on your journey in care-giving. Book this service to start benefiting today.
CARE CONSULT: STRATEGY SESSION 1:1
Having a Certified Dementia Practitioner in your corner means, you receive an in depth assessment of your loved one diagnosis, goals are set for the person with dementia and the caregiver. Working with a CDP means you gain insight and more knowledge about the disease dementia. Simone is Committed to providing Quality service, Committed to YOU.
From coast to coast, countless clients are benefiting from this 1-on-1 private coaching sessions and other services.
#CareChampions, it’s time to transform your life, regain your power, release the guilt and frustration!
I am here to answer your questions, provide solutions to your care-giving problems Simone is here to give you the emotional and practical support you need.
GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS
Training sessions present the perfect opportunity for continuing education on the symptoms of Dementia and various aspects and modes of care that can be used to work along with the aged person.
This Service Consist of
1) Online Training
2) Workshops using Simones' signature program, "The Behavioral Approach to Dementia"
3) Train the Trainer Program, in collaboration with the Caribbean Gerontological Association" perfect for persons who wish to become certified Dementia Trainers.
Sessions can be done in both an informal or formal setting.
✨REINVENT YOURSELF ✨REPURPOSE LIFE ✨RESTRUCTURE YOUR PRIORITIES
CARE SESSIONS (FAMILY)
The *APCP* was designed for you. You need the help to care for your elderly parent and you are not receiving proper support. APCP is available to equip you with the coping strategies you need, as well as clear directives in charting the way forward. You will be working alongside our certified dementia practitioner to make the necessary decisions for you and your aging parent. We provide that space for you to express your fears and frustrations without being judged or condemned. We are 100% confidential, and after one session you will feel ready to face your issues.
Simone believes in partnerships and not transactions. With this approach, Simone works tirelessly to ensure that all clients get the proper tools and strategies to strengthen the family unit.
This Program is for you if:
• Your Parent has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimers, and you are unsure of “what’s next”
• You do not understand Dementia and how to care for your loved one
• You are struggling to get your loved to understand basic instructions
• You are overwhelmed caring for your ill parent
• You have little to no help caring for your ill- aging parent
• You are feeling guilty about placing your aging parent in an assisted nursing facility
• You need someone to speak to because your family doesn’t understand the stress of caregiving
• You're experiencing communication issues with your aging parent.
EMPLOYEE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
This service is aimed towards businesses with employees with aging parents or parents who are ill; the Employee Family Support Services is aimed at assisting your employees to:
• Understand and clarify issues that are directly concerning Dementia and their aging parent, including any underlying issues.
• Identify and explore options to address those issues.
• Develop plans to approach the issues and find constructive solutions.
Events and issues which may give rise to requests for EFS services include;
WORK ISSUES
• Problems with performance.
FAMILY ISSUES:
• Work-life balance.
• Concerns about children.
• Concerns about ill elderly parents.
• Relationship issues.
• Parenting and step-parenting issues.
• Financial problems caring for their elderly.
MEET SIMONE
Simone is a Gerontologist, a Dementia educator, and an advocate for at risk seniors . She is the Chairman of the Global Career Institute and is the CEO and Founder of the Caribbean Gerontological Association. She holds a Bachelors Degree in General Nursing, A Diploma in Gerontology studies , A Masters Degree in Business, specializing in Leadership, and she is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, who specializes in using the Montessori approach to Dementia Care.
Using extensive research , personal experiences and a Trial and Error, Simone developed the Behavioral Approach to Dementia care. It has been tried and proven to minimize the three major behavioral issues in the Dementia client. ANGER, AGGRESSION & ANXIETY
(what she refers to as the 3 A's in Dementia)
Mrs. Blackwood has been working with caregivers, families, senior patients and groups for more than 6 years and has a profound understanding of the needs and policies that affect the aging population their families and the communities.
Her practice has been trans-formative. Through facilitating workshops, community outreach programs and coaching clients, she has witnessed tranformation never seen before. More and more persons are now being educated on the effects of Dementia in society.
BOOK YOUR TRAINING SESSION TODAY
Fill out the form and we will get back to you within 48 hours, or shoot me an email at hisimone.cpd@gmail.com
868-281-2120
