Keynote Speaker | Event Speaker
Dementia is best communicated LIVE! Creative Engagement is best EXPERIENCED!
There is something special and unique about spending time in the same space together, to share the same air, and to connect the way we were created to connect.
My Approach
Rooted in Relationship
For 10 years, Kate has taken the stage to speak about dementia, creative engagement, the family journey, and what it means to live fully alive with dementia.
Your Speaker
Meet Kate
Creative work in Eldercare is what I believe I was uniquely created to do with my time and talent. I am part artist, part educator, and I find joy in accompanying others along this dementia journey.
One of my greatest joys in life is sharing to others about my journey with dementia and a family care partner and professional caregiver. It has been a privilege to stand on stage to educate, connect, and inspire and accompany others on their journey with dementia. For over 10 years I have spoken across North America in a variety of settings sharing in the story of dementia.
Have worked as volunteer, family member, and professional in eldercare, have studied the creative arts therapies, I understand how dynamic and complex dementia can be, and how it is up to us, those working in this profession to find clear, engaging, and relational ways of inspiring real encounters with dementia.
My goal is to encourage real encounters with dementia through beauty. To boldly face the suffering of this disease. To dare to live life fully alive with dementia.
If you are interested in partnering with me to have you speak at your next conference, or event, please fill out the contact from linked below. I look forward to hearing about your story and your needs and how we can work together to make the most of your next event.
Not Limited To these Four, But…
Some of My Favorite Topics
Dementia as Profession
Purpose, Passion, or Vocation
Navigating a career in elder care from student, to emerging professional, to looking for a change. How we can use the blend of our purpose and our passions to find our vocation in elder care.
Dementia and Purpose
Wealthy in…
Wealth is so much more than the material. How do we view wealth with dementia, and what can we do to magnify beauty, community, faith, and purpose while on the dementia journey. (Can be adapted for Families, Professionals, or Those living with the diagnosis)
Dementia and Faith
Meaningful Suffering
How faith guides us through dementia. Digging deeper into who we were uniquely created to be and what happens when that is disrupted. Searching for true encounters with God, with Self, with Others.
Creative Aging
Boldness in Creativity
How can the use of one approach, creativity, transform our engagement moments, our quality of care, and the way we see the world with dementia. (Best for Life Enrichment Teams, but adapted for Leadership as well)
How it works
Look at the topics of expertise and see if they fit the goals and themes of your next event.
Dementia, Creative Aging, Faith
Reach out for a conversation about your event, your needs, and how I might fit into the goals of the event.
Sign the contract, set up the details for attending the event, and prepare for an amazing event.
Dementia and the Family
Dementia and Faith
Arts and Aging Arts and Health Creative Engagement
Discernment and Innovation in Elder Care
Where to Find Me
Some of my past and upcoming events.