Why Take A Class On Aging Parents and Loss?

Guest Blogger, Bill Boggess, 
Managing Director of Grace Without Margins

Deana and I have experienced many things in our life together. Due to our unique experiences with disabilities associated with aging and the loss of many family members, we decided to put together the seminar, Aging Parents and Loss.  The idea is to share the lessons we have learned over the years so people heading into similar situations will have some tools to work with and not have to "reinvent the wheel."

Preparing for end-of-life issues can be overwhelming.  Extending grace to yourself as a caregiver, can also be challenging.  We will be discussing guilt, forgiveness, how the grieving process plays into loss, the adjustments of acquired disabilities, and how to deal with difficult situations.

In addition, we recognize the increasing needs as the baby boomer population ages. Alzheimer and dementias are the top cause of disabilities later in life.  According to Statista (studies and statistics web site, 2015) in 2016 family caregivers provided an estimated 18.2 billion hours and 230 billion dollars to people with dementia.  We also know that approximately 10% of people 65-74 yrs old, 33% of people 75-84 yrs old will develop dementia. (Statista 2015)

Finally, nearly 25% of dementia caregivers are "sandwiched" between taking care of someone with the disease and caring for children or grandchildren.  The demands on caregivers is enormous.  We hope you will take advantage of this course and find it helpful on your journey.

Aging Parents and Loss - AUSTIN - March 3, 2018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-parents-and-loss-tickets-42617904299

Aging Loved Ones and Loss - DENVER - March 10, 2018
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aging-loved-ones-and-loss-tickets-42796707103