Events & Appearances
Contact Fern at 561.757.8237 to create your own local caregiver support groups for the workplace or community.
April 2020 - Closing the Gap with Denise Cooper - iHeart Radio
Learn about the challenges facing caregivers and what your company can do to help you remain productive in the face of one of life's toughest challenges. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-closing-the-gap-with-denis-30985830/episode/episode-15-fern-pessin-how-to-61257061/
July 2019 - Having the Awkward Conversations with Your Family
This one hour presentation was given July 2019 at the Atria at Villages of Windsor in Lake Worth, FL to celebrate the release of Fern Pessin's book; I'll Be Right There: A Guidebook for Adults Caring for Aging Parents. Fern's parents were in the audience.
Books & Services
Books
Written materials for your caregiver reference and inspiration library
I'll Be Right There:
A Guidebook for Adults Caring for Parents
Avoid stress and reduce overwhelm! A daughter's advice to fellow caregivers. IBRT includes strategies for: Communication with family on difficult topics, Financial and Legal readiness, Staying at Home and/or moving to supportive community, Assessment for stages of wellness and how to prepare for each stage. Planning, scheduling and preparing for every stage of aging to keep things organized, efficient, and affordable. See fernonamazon.com for book/Kindle.
When Can We Talk?
A Guide for Communicating about Awkward Topics around Aging
- No more driving
- Moving to a new, supportive, residence
- Bringing aides/providers into the home
- Sharing financial information
- Sharing health information
- Creating legal and financial documents
- Where are all your policies, documents, and plans located?
And more...
SENT BY PDF UPON ORDER
I'm Not Gonna LIve Forever, You Know
A Guidebook for Us to Inform loved ones about our wishes
- Talk to your kids about money
- Share information about health
- Share your pre-paid/arranged plans
- How do you want to live as you age?
- What kind of people do you like to have around to support you?
- Where do you want to live as you age?
- Share your wishes for care during illness or end of life
- Where is the information to take care of your home, bills and pets?
And more...
Sent in e-book format. info@illberightthere.com
Can We Talk?
Speak to an experienced caregiver for on-going or individual sessions - to ask questions, get guidance, vent!
Individual Consultation
A free 30 minute in-person, video or phone consultation with Fern Pessin where you can ask for advice, share a story, vent frustration, etc. Fern will do her best to provide support or recommend resources to resolve your challenge.
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Tools & Gadgets
New Apps for your smartphone and computer to help keep life moving along smoothly and improve caregiving efficiency.
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Tools & Gadgets
We will be featuring tools and gadgets that make life easier, keep a home safe, and provide security.
Resources That Help
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Resources That Help
Listing of various groups, organizations and businesses that offer great resources to help with caregiving issues.
BookS!
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Resources That Help
Books we found that motivate, de-stress, provide information, great stories, and more. We just LOVE books.
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Stories we've seen in the media that made us think, act, react, and keep us in the know.
FAQ
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Space for you to ask questions and get answers from the caregiving community.