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Caring Connections of New Jersey and Pennsylvania offers a speaker's bureau comprised of professionals in our bi-state area who have knowledge and resources related to the needs of seniors.

Below are presentations from CCNJ members. Click on a presentation to learn more or contact the speaker.

For CEU presentations, click here.

Photo: Gabrielle Strich CCNJ Member and Speaker

Alternatives to Long-Term Care Insurance

Find out information about alternatives to long-term care insurance (if you cannot qualify medically), such as life insurance, annuities, estate

Benefits of Pet Therapy

Learn about the physical, emotional and social benefits of pet therapy.

Caregiver Legal Issues

Get answers as to why you need a Caregivers Agreement, how much you can get paid, what are the terms needed

Photo: Janet Kuebler, Caring Connections of Somerset County Facilitator

Choosing the Right Care Option

Do you know the right questions to ask when looking for home care, assisted living, rehab or long term care

Photo: Sheli Monacchio, founder of Caring Connections of New Jersey

Dealing with Dementia

“Dealing with Dementia” program through the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving. (RIC provides advocacy, research, education, training and service for

Elder Law/Probate Mediation or Collaborative Law

Have a dispute as to 1) how to care for Mom or Dad or loved one; 2) an end of

Elder Planning

Find out what you need to do now to plan for possible need for help in the home, assisted living or

Estate Planning vs. Elder Planning Issues

Learn the differences between estate planning and elder planning, including in estate valuation and gifting. How to take both estate and elder

Estate Planning-A Case Study

Work with the presenter on a typical middle class couple’s assets to see how estate planning protects spouses, protects children of a

Estate v. Elder Law Gifting

Understand how gifting is treated differently by the IRS (estate planning) vs. Medicaid and Veteran agencies (elder planning) and options to

Give the Gift of Peace of Mind

Learn all about living wills, advanced health directives, guardianship, special needs trusts, long-term care insurance, wills and power of attorney.

How Not to Lose Medicare Coverage at the Hospital and Rehabilitation

If you think admission to a hospital or rehabilitation facility will be covered by Medicare or your supplemental insurance, you will

How to Advocate for Your Elderly Loved One When the Unexpected Happens

When the unexpected hospitalization or ER visit happens, be prepared for the discharge process–know the right questions to ask.

I Never Get Sick

Just in case, learn about Advanced Health Directives, also known as Living Wills and what is the difference between forms

Long Term Care Coverage

If you want to know what it is, options available, and how to compare policies, the answers will be presented at

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Learn some tools and tricks to manage behaviors that arise and how to be proactive to provide the proper amount

Photo: Guitar black and white music therapy

Music Through The Decades

A comprehensive discussion discussing how music has changed as society changes. This is an interactive discussion and I also bring

Photo: Steve Besserman is the Chief Storyteller at AriJoe Productions

Only a Number

Only A Number, award-winning documentary film about a couples’ Holocaust survival and love story, has appeared at film festivals, broadcast

Photo: Christina Forte, Caring Connections of Mercer County Facilitator

Senior Loneliness

Senior loneliness is said to now be a public health issues . In this presentation, we will explore factors that

Small Changes Make A Big Difference

De-cluttering your home: How to make your home a safe place to live.

Photo: Sheli Monacchio, of Caring Connections of New Jersey, with a guitar

Songwriting 101

This program empowers the group to write a song together. Set to acoustic guitar music, we reminisce and share about

Special Needs and Guardianships

Find out the difference between Supplemental Needs Trusts and Special Needs Trusts, when a Guardianship is needed and what is involved in

Stress Management

Participants will learn to recognize their stress and create their own virtual toolkit to manage individual stressful situations and overall

Take Care of Yourself! Avoid Caregiver Burnout

We all need a reminder to care for ourselves sometimes when are days are filled with caring for others. This

Task Based Care Vs. Relationship Based Care

This in-service will allow staff to see how important it is to build a relationship with residents and not simply

Ten Tips for Healthy Aging

Ten tips for growing old gracefully.

Photo: Tom Callihan, CPC CCNJ Member and Speaker

The ABC’s of Senior Living

An overview of the living options for anyone 55 years and older.

Photo: hand holding heart shaped piece of bread

The Gift of Gratitude

This program focuses on being grateful for the little things and the health benefits that come along with doing so.

The Three Most Important Documents for the Different Stages of Your Life

Different milestones in your life require different documentation; make sure you are prepared for the joys and challenges that accompany

Tips for Managing Behavior Changes Related to Dementia

A discussion (or presentation) of how to best manage the personality and behavior changes associated with dementia.

Veteran’s Benefits vs. Medicaid and Long-Term Care Insurance

Find out about the veterans’ benefits available for assisted living and other senior living homes, who qualifies for these benefits,

Veteran’s Care Presents-Aid and Attendance

The following presentation is a review of the Aid & Attendance Pension. This is a benefit that is available to

Veteran’s Care-“Capture the Moment”

We are proud to present “Capture The Moment” A veterans photo recognition ceremony. This ceremony will provide photo recognition of

What Is Venous Insufficiency and How Is It Treated?

This presentation includes: 1. Explanation of Venous Disease 2. Symptoms to Look Out For 3. People Who Are Typically at

What You Need to Know in the Second Half of Life

When you should begin planning Why your last Will may not be enough The most important document that everyone needs

What’s Love Got to Do With It

Learn what happens in a divorce, the requirements for divorce under Medicaid and how divorce influences long-term care insurance.

What’s Your Story: Leaving a Legacy

This program, presented by Steve Besserman, is about the importance of capturing, preserving and sharing life stories and family histories.

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