Celebrating A New Beginning
Dear Readers
I hope it has been a wonderful summer for all my readers and their families. What a great journey it has been this year of creating, sharing, exploring, exchanging, reaching out, and touching each other’s lives! I could not have done any of this without your support and faith in my work..
The following is an update for September 2012, and the exciting upcoming new projects just around the corner.
Upcoming oversight hearing: Yom Kippur is on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. In observance of this holiday, the upcoming oversight hearing which was originally scheduled on that day at the California State Capitol has been postponed until the first quarter of 2013.
Some of the topics will include:
- A Matter of Life and Death—What are the Choices
- Crucial End-of-Life Conversations
- End-of-Life Planning
- Doctor-Assisted Suicide
- Planning, Protecting and Paying for the future of Caregiving in California
I will keep you posted with the new date and time.
Also at the oversight hearing, I will be testifying as to why it is important to have “Crucial End-of-Life Conversations” with family members. In addition, I will share my experience involving vexatious legislation. For those who don’t know what vexatious legislation is, it is a baseless legal action which is brought on solely to harass or subdue an adversary. Those who have read my book know that I was a victim of such a malicious lawsuit myself and one of my goals has been to put an end to such frivolous actions. I hope to close the gap that I identified between the state and federal authorities, by making it harder for long-time caregivers to be displaced by siblings who have not been involved in the care of their elderly parents. The aim of this hearing is to place a bill on the 2013 California ballot which will protect victims of vexatious legislation.
Thank you for supporting the caregiver’s, senior’s and loved ones around the world.
Sincerely,
Carolyn A. Brent
Speaking Coaching WorkshopsCarolyn inspires and motivates audiences from all walks and in various stages of life regarding end-of-life issues. Whether it’s in a church or corporate setting, speaking to families, adult siblings, singles, women’s groups, hospices, long-term care, assisted living, and senior organizations. Call today and receive a FREE 30 minute consultation with Carolyn. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Carolyn, “America’s Caregiver Empowerment Strategist” has discovered a common theme: “People need to be empowered with knowledge and strategies on how to prepare for end-of-life issues. And, the importance of adult siblings and parents having what she calls “crucial conversations” in preparation for the end-of-life issues they may face. Instead of being torn apart, they can come together as a strong family.”
Carolyn customizes her talks for each audience and is passionate about delivering life changing principles that assist in achieving the desired outcomes. She is flexible to deliver her messaging for keynotes, workshops, seminars, training programs, or retreats. Past topics include:
To view previous television appearances click on our YouTube Channel. Whether it’s before thousands or in an intimate setting, Carolyn brings a message that is passionate, thoughtful, transparent, enriching, engaging, and relevant. She was a featured keynote speaker at “The Innovations in Aging” in Washington DC, sponsored by AARP . Her presentations have been featured on nationally syndicated television and radio shows. To contact Carolyn and book her for an interview or hire her for a speaking engagement, please visit: CareGiverStory and fill out the request for service form. John W. Sandifer, JD |
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“Why Wait? Is a timely, thought provoking page-turner that should be considered a desk reference for caregivers and those who would be caregivers of all ages. Thank you, Carolyn Brent!” “Carolyn Brent’s book is a personal, compelling account of not only her own story but also the stories of other family caregivers faced with difficult sibling issues. It is thorough, accurate, and highly credible. Brent has taken her own painful experience, summarized what might have been done differently as a lesson for others, and put it all together with compassion and understanding. Her straightforward advice can serve as an excellent help to anyone in the situation of working with siblings on parent care. She teaches us all through her own, well written story. I highly recommend it!” “As a pastor, former pastor to pastors, and a counselor, I endorse Carolyn Brent’s book as an excellent resource. Also I recommend it for inclusion in all church libraries, in the homes of people who are caregivers for loved ones, and in the offices of pastors and others who work with people who care for aging parents and others. This book will change the lives of family caregivers and it will provide essential information for those who make the lives of loved ones as comfortable as possible. Carolyn shares her soul, her heart, and herself with the world in a way that will bring about crucial, positive change in the lives of those who take care of family and friends.” |
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About Carolyn “America’s Caregiver Empowerment Strategist” author Carolyn A. Brent is a former clinical educational manager in the pharmaceutical industry. She is an avid activist and advocate working with the State and U.S. Congress for the purpose of creating change to protect seniors and veterans from financial and medical abuse. Since 2008, Carolyn has volunteered her services to Congress, working toward making the Veterans Administration responsible for upholding the decisions that veterans have made about the appointment of a financial fiduciary and medical representative in the event of their disability and protecting those whom they select. She has appeared on many local and national TV and radio shows, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. To learn more, visit www.caregiverstory.com or email Carolyn at carolyn@caregiverstory.com. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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