Refresh Your Soul 2017
Kim Weber with John O’Leary at the Refresh Your Soul Conference
On March 13, 2017, our Director of Activities, Kim Weber, attended a day-long conference on dementia care called “Refresh Your Soul 2017” at the Cintas Center at Xavier University. Kim is a nationally certified activity professional and as part of her continuing education, she is always working to keep up-to-date on the latest information and techniques on therapeutic activities for our clients suffering from memory loss. The following is Kim’s recount about her time at the conference:
“I recently had a wonderful opportunity to attend the ‘Refresh Your Soul’ conference sponsored through the Parish Health Ministries. The conference was titled ‘Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Overcoming the Struggles and Living Inspired’.
“It started off with a wonderful keynote speaker, John O’Leary who leads a radically-inspired life despite his early struggles with being burned on 100% of his body. I had a similar experience as a young child when my brother was also burned in a fire. His story really hit home for me because I personally know some of the struggles that a burn victim and their family can endure. I purchased John’s book, ON FIRE, The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, which I will share with my brother. In John’s book, he talks of triumph over tragedy. It is truly an inspirational book about living life to the fullest.
“Loretta Anne Woodward Veney also spoke during the conference. Her topic was ‘Being My Mom’s Mom’. Loretta told of her journey through dementia from a daughter’s perspective. It was an emotionally charged presentation from the heart.
“The final speaker for the day was Teepa Snow. Her presentation was called, ‘Creating Days that Have Meaning and Joy’. Teepa Snow is a true hero in dementia training. Her presentations are inspiring to all caregivers and health care professionals. I’m thankful for every opportunity to hear her wisdom. She is a gift to all.”
Kim Weber, ADC
Director of Activities
Queen City Elder Care
There are so many families struggling with the effects of dementia. The three experts that presented at this conference can prove to be valuable resources in helping to deal with and make the most of anyone’s experience with memory loss.
Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA has worked as a Registered Occupational Therapist for over 30 years and using her vast experience, she has developed the Positive Approach™ to Care techniques and training models that are now used by family caregivers and professional caregivers across the country that are living or working with dementia. In her presentation, “Creating Days that Have Meaning and Joy”, she uses a unique approach to share her ideas on how to promote activities that are meaningful and appropriate for individuals living with all stages of dementia, so that they “might find purpose and joy in life”. Teepa is well-known by health care professionals across the country and her conferences always sell out quickly. To learn more about Teepa, go to http://teepasnow.com/. When Teepa is in the Cincinnati area again, don’t miss the opportunity to attend her conference. It is well worth it!
Loretta Anne Woodward Veney, MA, CPP is an author and well known speaker who has motivated, taught, and trained audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is founder and principle consultant of Superior Training Solutions, LLC. She has delivered numerous presentations on dementia and elder care planning for the Alzheimer’s Association, support groups, and memory care communities. In her book, Being My Mom’s Mom – A journey through dementia through a daughter’s perspective, she chronicles her nine-year journey with her mom’s dementia as their parent/child roles have reversed. To learn more about Ms. Veney, go to http://www.lorettaveney.com/
John O’Leary, BSBA, CPE. John’s book, ON FIRE, The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, was an instant #1 National Bestseller. John says, “I share these lessons as a tribute to those who leapt into the flames to save me and who worked tirelessly to restore me. I share these lessons as an invitation for you to choose to wake up to the fullness of your life, to embrace the gift of each moment, and to celebrate the joy of living inspired!”
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