In 14 years of caregiving, Jim lived the questions and learned the answers. He discovered how to deal with hospitals, insurance companies, Medicare, rehab centers, his father’s deafness and aversion to hearing aids, and his mother’s Alzheimer’s. Through it all, Jim kept his sense of humor and forged a deeper, more intimate relationship with his parents.
Jim teaches audiences to:
• Plan for elder years now no matter what your age
• Overcome fear and denial, and have "The Talk" while you / your parents are healthy
• Take action before the unforeseen happens - which could be tomorrow
• Discover what you / your parents want, don't want — and can and can't afford
• Reach out to your siblings — and other close family members — and come to agreements on future roles and responsibilities
• Find out which siblings are going to show up and who will be missing in action
• Go into your parents' world, not force them to stay in yours
Jim’s appearance is sponsored by St. David’s Foundation and is part of Temple Beth Shalom's Harmon Motch Adult Education Series