Kathleen Negri speaks with uncommon professional and personal authority about the life-changing issues facing Alzheimer’s patients and their families. In her compelling keynote address, “Mom, Are You There?,” she challenges audiences to find firm footing on the uncertain path through Alzheimer’s. Kathleen balances practical tips from her legal practice with warm-hearted insights from her personal journey to help audiences shift the focus from fear and loss to faith, trust, and peace — new ways of thinking about and living with dementia.

Family members and caregivers. Health care professionals and social workers. Employers and employees. You’ll leave “Mom, Are You There?” with powerful new tools to help you:

• find out all you can about the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
• open new doors of communication among loved ones and caregivers, and the medical, legal and social services professionals that can help.
• understand the connection between thoughts, feelings and caregiving outcomes.
• make personal choices that will lead to a path to peace through Alzheimer’s.

What organizations are saying . . .

"The warm, informal approach Kathleen brings to the subject of caregiving offered the families attending an opportunity to open up and share their own stories and experiences. The tools Kathleen outlined could actually be life changing for some who may have not previously looked at a positive attitude as being so vital. The information presented not only can be used in caregiving situations, but in all of life's challenges." - Wendy Chanden, Senior Services Coordinator, Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging (2007)

"Kathleen is an excellent presenter, and her Mother's story and her journey with her touches hearts and serve as wonderful tools -- making a difference in the way people deal with memory loss of their loved ones." - Annell Mook, Area Director of Business Development, Sunrise Assisted Living (2007)

“Kathleen Negri provided a touching personal perspective and helpful tips on some of the most poignant and practical issues that she faced in dealing with her Mother’s Alzheimer’s illness. Her presentation and suggestions provided a good starting point for an in-depth discussion of the issues and a method of communicating that resonated throughout our seminar.”
- Vincent J. O’Brien, Assistant Director, Minnesota State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education (2006)

“Kathleen’s keynote presentation, “Mom, Are you There? Finding a Path the Peace” was a great way to kick off our conference! Both family and professional caregivers enjoyed listening to Kathleen speak about her own personal journey through Alzheimer’s. Kathleen raised many points that will help all caregivers through their own journey while being compassionate, humorous, and understanding. Kathleen made a wonderful impact on the caregivers and delivered her program in a way that all could understand and benefit.”
- Lisa Sitzman, Director of Professional Education, 14th Annual Alzheimer’s Association – Big Sioux Chapter Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Education Conference (2006)

“I want to thank and congratulate you for the fantastic CLE program, “When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer’s: Issues and Solutions for Counselors and Caregivers,” that you organized recently here at Colorado Bar Association CLE. The interdisciplinary approach involving legal, health care, and community resources was highly valued by the attendees. We have rarely seen such an emotional response to a CLE program … ever! It is without hesitation that I would recommend this program approach to others who may want to sponsor a similar program for their jurisdiction. Thank you so much for all your hard work pulling all the program participants together and your own personal and professional perspectives.”
- Gary Abrams, Executive Director – Colorado Bar Association CLE (February 2006)

“Finding an attorney who can deal with all the ‘hard facts’ of elder law yet balance the ‘soft side’ of issues around caregiving and Alzheimer’s is a unique challenge. Kathleen Negri provides this combination to our employee assistance clients both on an individual and corporate level with her expertise and workshops. She is a valued member of our ‘Senior Resource Team’ at MINES.”
- Judith G. Braun, CEAP, Vice President of Organizational Services - Mines & Associates, P.C., www.minesandassociates.com (February 2006)

“Kathleen’s keynote speech, “Mom, Are You There?” had a huge impact with my organization.”
- Mark C. Biren, CLU, Managing Partner – New York Life Insurance Company (June 2005)

“Kathleen’s presentation, “Mom, Are You There? Finding a Path to Peace,” was one of the most moving presentations I have seen about Alzheimer’s disease. She was honest, open, compelling, funny, thoughtful, and hopeful. It was a beautiful tribute to her mother and the other caregivers who are traveling their own paths through Alzheimer’s disease.”
- Amelia Grundy, MS, Education Director - Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter (May, 2005)

“Kathleen Negri’s dramatic anecdotes not only enable her to educate and inform, but also to effectively illustrate that our CAREGivers are not alone. Many of our personnel expressed their appreciation for this unique training experience. To share just one comment, ‘Kathleen’s presentation changed my thinking, giving me a fresh approach to quality care.’”
- Ann and Doug Allen, Owners - Home Instead Senior Care, Northwest Denver (April, 2005)

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