Elaine Sanchez

Author of, Letters From Madelyn - Chronicles of a Caregiver, Elaine Sanchez has been described as part Erma Bombeck and part Garrison Keillor! Caregiving audiences across America give RAVE reviews in appreciation for the manner in which she deals with the grim reality of aging and illness, and proves that grace, humor and faith can transcend tragedy.

Keynotes:

Finding Hope and Humor in Caregiving - “And for this I take Vitamins!”

This unflinchingly honest and uproariously funny "one woman show," has audiences laughing through their tears! Professional and family caregivers identify with the true stories from her book, Letters From Madelyn, and they learn strategies for dealing with the anger, guilt, depression, and grief associated with caregiving. 

So God, what are WE going to do today?

Perfectly suited to anyone with a heavy burden and an open mind, this keynote/one- woman play inspires audiences as Elaine shares her mother’s spiritual journey through life, love, and long-term caregiving. From lightening strike irreverence to a personal and profound relationship with God, this presentation proves that it is possible to find hope and humor even in the very worst end-of-life situations.

Workshops:

Caregivers Survival Training stresses the importance of self-care. The three-step process of developing an “Attitude of Creative Indifference” provides a strategy for dealing with anger, guilt, depression, and grief and helps attendees create their own personalized caregiver survival plan. (The accompanying 25-page workbook/journal is a valuable take-away that can be used again and again to help cope with the emotional stress of caregiving.)

Boomer Bootcamp Workshop guides adult children through the process of taking over the care of aging parents. The accompanying 27-page workbook provides a comprehensive guide on how to gather and organize the essential information and documents necessary so family elders can control how they want their health care, finances, and possessions managed through the final stages of their lives.

Contrasts in Caregiving is a keynote/workshop presentation that compares and contrasts the emotional stress experienced by professional and family caregivers. Based the real life experiences of both types of caregivers, Elaine helps people understand the importance of working together to provide the best possible care for the care receiver.

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