Here is a sampling of testimonials from our caregivers who received coaching from StilMee coaches:
My coach was so helpful; I picked up good tips to help me communicate better with my mom in her world. Thank you.
Our family found the sessions useful and practical. Our coach's knowledge and experience is evident. My mother is stable and the burden/weight on me has lessened considerably as she adjusts to her new home. Our coach helped us do it right!
Our coach was professional and courteous and very hellpful to us in caring of my mom. Being caring and reassuring in a time when are not always sure we are doing and saying thr right things really helps. We would recommend your services to any family dealing with this type of illness.
As a result of working with our StilMee coach, we got the help that got us to the BU Alzheimer's Research Center where we are receiving evaluations, testing and the right medications. Thank you.
I have only positive feedback to provide regarding your coaching services. This was our first step in seeking any professional support outside of the primary physician and neurologist. The moment I met my coach I felt immediate relief in discussing the issues that are new to me but were so familiar to her.
Obviously the knowledge and expertise of our coach is varied and her ability to listen to both me and my husband with Alzheimer's made both of us feel comfortable. The transition from driver to passenger is very hard. I don't know if he could have done it without our dear coach.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
A vision for New England...and beyond
We're all getting excited about creating a network of StilMee coaches across New England. We envision a world in which no caregiver has to go it alone with little information to help them. There is a lot of information on the world wide web and the Alzheimer's Associations offer many workshops on all aspects of caregiving. There is a 24/7 hot line for caregivers as well.
Many times, however, caregivers do not access these resources or they are just not enough to relieve the strain of caregiving. That is where a personal StilMee Alzheimer coach becomes a trusted advisor and supporter, able to look at the particular challenges that family has. Each caregiver has a different level of investment and tolerance for some of the harder to understand behaviors of Alzheimer's. The StilMee coach offers individualized specialized attention to those challenges each family finds difficult and offers approaches that work and that the caregiver can implement. With ten years of satisfaction from clients and companies who refer them, we are confident of our approaches. I included them in my book Matters of the Mind...and the Heart. Get yourself a copy on Amazon or a signed copy on www.StilMee.com.
Many times, however, caregivers do not access these resources or they are just not enough to relieve the strain of caregiving. That is where a personal StilMee Alzheimer coach becomes a trusted advisor and supporter, able to look at the particular challenges that family has. Each caregiver has a different level of investment and tolerance for some of the harder to understand behaviors of Alzheimer's. The StilMee coach offers individualized specialized attention to those challenges each family finds difficult and offers approaches that work and that the caregiver can implement. With ten years of satisfaction from clients and companies who refer them, we are confident of our approaches. I included them in my book Matters of the Mind...and the Heart. Get yourself a copy on Amazon or a signed copy on www.StilMee.com.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Ideal Coach Candidate
An ideal StilMee coach is:
1. a social worker or advanced practice nurse in mental health
2. flexible
3. comfortable with family systems and home based service
4. knowledgeable in family dynamics in crisis
5. people skills; engages easily
6. sociable
7. experienced with the aging population
8. excellent communication skills; especially listening
9. self aware and self correcting
10. a team player
11. self motivated
12. accountable
13. 35-60 years old
14. works independently
15. confidence
16. ability to pay the fees
17. Entrepreneurial
18. personable
19. giving
20. goes beyond what is expected for the customer
21. Has a supportive partner
How does a StilMee coach differ from other counseling services?
1. It is home-based. (It can be office based or agency based)
2. It is private and confidential.
3. It is personalized; solutions to challenges of care are individualized.
4. It is on your schedule. You integrate it into your practice or separate it as a differentiated practice.
5. It is professional.
6. A StilMee coach is trained in Alzheimer’s disease care.
7. A StilMee coach is available by telephone ongoing.
8. A StilMee coach understands the caregiving journey intimately.
1. a social worker or advanced practice nurse in mental health
2. flexible
3. comfortable with family systems and home based service
4. knowledgeable in family dynamics in crisis
5. people skills; engages easily
6. sociable
7. experienced with the aging population
8. excellent communication skills; especially listening
9. self aware and self correcting
10. a team player
11. self motivated
12. accountable
13. 35-60 years old
14. works independently
15. confidence
16. ability to pay the fees
17. Entrepreneurial
18. personable
19. giving
20. goes beyond what is expected for the customer
21. Has a supportive partner
How does a StilMee coach differ from other counseling services?
1. It is home-based. (It can be office based or agency based)
2. It is private and confidential.
3. It is personalized; solutions to challenges of care are individualized.
4. It is on your schedule. You integrate it into your practice or separate it as a differentiated practice.
5. It is professional.
6. A StilMee coach is trained in Alzheimer’s disease care.
7. A StilMee coach is available by telephone ongoing.
8. A StilMee coach understands the caregiving journey intimately.
What is your vision?
What is your vision as a professional? What are you passionate about? Are you someone who has seen distraught caregivers to persons with Alzheimer's disease? Are you equipped to offer expert advice to these caregivers? Do you feel your practice needs to add this service?
I'm passionate about seeing to it that every Alzheimer caregiver has access to information that is personal, private and professional. In that endeavor my company Sweet Grapes, Inc.has a vision of StilMee coaches nationwide! We've been coaching for more than 10 (ten) years as a company. We are ready to launch a nationwide effort to license 10-25 StilMee coaches. The brand speaks for itself; find the person still there and relate to him respectful of the limitations of the disease. It can be taught. You can learn how. I'd love to hear from you and discuss your vision to put an end to caregiver suffering.
I'm passionate about seeing to it that every Alzheimer caregiver has access to information that is personal, private and professional. In that endeavor my company Sweet Grapes, Inc.has a vision of StilMee coaches nationwide! We've been coaching for more than 10 (ten) years as a company. We are ready to launch a nationwide effort to license 10-25 StilMee coaches. The brand speaks for itself; find the person still there and relate to him respectful of the limitations of the disease. It can be taught. You can learn how. I'd love to hear from you and discuss your vision to put an end to caregiver suffering.
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