Public Speaking and Seminars:

Terry Lynch tailors his speeches, seminars, and training events to the particular interests of his audiences. His themes reflect the mission of his independent-aging work: remaining self-reliant and in control of our lives, even into old age.

“Your life is important, too” is the core of his presentations to overloaded family members who are providing help to their parents or to other loved ones.

Terry does not lecture or work from a detailed script. Each presentation is lively, informative and engaging. He illustrates his messages with absorbing, provocative and often humorous anecdotes taken from his life and the experiences of others. Terry also draws on current research related to aging, healthcare and independent living.

Recent Presentations:

• Reaching the "Senior Market" - It's About Empowerment, Not "Long-Term Care"
  (Presentation for Northshore Aging Network, Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• Civil Rights and Aging: Beware the Hazardous Myths
  (Presentation for The University of Wisconsin Aging Well Conference)
• Living Long, Living Well: Preventing and Overcoming the "Inevitable"
  (Presentation for "The Big Event" International Conference on Independent Living, London, England 2009)
• Set It Then Get It: Maintaining Self-reliance throughout the Retirement Years
  (Keynote: State Conference, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association of Wisconsin)
• Preserve Your Self-reliance — Conserve Your Assets
  (Seminar, Presentation, Jordan Financial Services, Kenosha, Wisconsin)
• Avoid the “Quantum Leap” : Making Informed Decisions Under Pressure
  (Seminar for Family Caregivers’ Conference Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Wisconsin)
• Work Effectively with Families, Improve Your Outcomes
  (Seminar presentation, Conference for Service Providers, Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin)
• It’s Your Life Too - Keys to Managing Family Caregiving Overload
  (Families’ Conference, Alzheimer’s Association of South East Wisconsin)
• Above and Beyond: A Son’s Thanks to Direct Care Workers
  (Keynote, Kenosha County Long-Term Care Workforce Alliance appreciation luncheon)

Consultation and Training Services:

• Helping families prevent and overcome crises related to aging
• Developing individualized plans to support independent aging
• Assisting attorneys and financial planners to conserve elders’ assets
• Educating caregiving employees on helping parents long distance
• Developing problem-solving support groups for caregiving employees
• Improving the self-advocacy skills of elders and their family members
• Assisting service providers to support family caregivers
• Improving family caregivers’ life management skills
• Assisting state managed-care programs with consumer-directed services options
• Assisting state advocacy organizations with public policy strategies

Terry also has given presentations for:

• National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
• Head Start Bureau, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Wisconsin Bureau on Aging
• AARP Wisconsin
• Financial Planning Association of Southern Wisconsin
• Milwaukee County Department on Aging
• The Arc of Wisconsin (a state disability rights organization)
• Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee)
• Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
• Racine County Long-Term Care Workforce Alliance

Audience Member Comments:

"Very real!! Hated to have him stop."

"A person like me listens better when it is coming from someone who has lived through it"

"Great enthusiasm. Clear advocacy message of respect for and listening to the older person. Good use of humor and practical suggestions"

"Thank you for reminding us why we do the work we do."

Terry’s fees are negotiable and are determined by the nature of the event and the kind of presentation desired.

To schedule Terry Lynch for a presentation or training event, or to discuss his fees, please contact us at: info@agingindependence.com