Announcement


Maureen is retiring.

I have closed my private practice.
I continue to accept some speaking engagements. 

 
I have retired as President of ElderWise Inc.  If you are looking for consultation and information about aging parents, please contact Mara at ElderWise.
Phone: 403-237-5746
Toll Free: 1-877-237-5743
Email: mara@elderwise.ca
Web: www.elderwise.ca

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Bridging The Gap Between Boomers & Seniors

Canada has almost 10 million Baby Boomers – those born between 1947 and 1964. As Boomers enter their fifties and sixties, their parents are entering their seventies and eighties, and many of these older adults are facing the challenges associated with aging. How can these two generations work together while ensuring that their individual needs are met? 

Maureen Osis is "Bridging the New Generation Gap between Boomers and Seniors."
Maureen does this through customized workshops and dynamic presentations that offer insight and solutions on topics such as independence, health and relationships that mid-life and senior adults can use now or in the future to reduce conflict and crisis. [more]

You are Not Alone:

      Self-care and Support for Family Caregivers

This workshop was offered throughout the province of Alberta for Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3-9, 2010.

If you would like to read the materials from this workshop, begin by downloading the handout.

If you want a list of national Canadian mental health resources, click here.

There are three parts to the workshop.

Part I: "You are not alone."
This presentation provides an overview of some of the challenges facing family caregivers of those with chronic mental illnesses. We explore some of the "difficult moments" that families encounter and ways to handle these challenges.
View pdf file.


Part II: "Self-care for family caregivers."
We look at various actions that you can take each day to promote your own mental, physical, and emotional health.
View pdf file.


Part III: "Achieving balance."
Being a caregiver requires the art of balancing your needs with those of your family member. We explore some tips for communicating with your ill relative and with various healthcare providers.
View pdf file.


Note to educators. If you want the powerpoint files for this workshop, please email Maureen at maureenosis@shaw.ca