Learn from Myrna
Myrna’s experiences before, during, and after the time period described in To the Last Dance have given her a deep well of wisdom to share with audiences.
Myrna has three talks prepared for delivery in-person or remotely. Read about the talks below and contact us to schedule!
All three talks are 20-30 minutes with 10 minute Q&A. Delivery in person is $500 or via Zoom is $400. Reduced costs possible with advanced bulk book purchases.
Talk 1: Re-defining Caregiving to Care-Living OR Re-defining Caregiving: Dare to Live and Love through Dementia
Description: Marofsky uses her lived experience to illustrate how to keep the bad news of a life changing diagnosis from becoming a bad life for a couple. Sharing examples of how she refused to surrender to her husband’s disease she kept him going, doing, and living while keeping their loving relationship with each other and their family. Using thought provoking questions, she will inspire others to write their own story to a meaningful end with a loving partner.
Audience: Couples, Caregiving spouses/partners, sons and daughters
Recommended Organizations: Faith groups, community groups, Alzheimer’s (other illnesses) support groups, Women’s clubs, Families
Talk 2: What about Me? Keeping from becoming a casualty to my husband’s disease OR Live lovingly through loss without losing yourself.
Description: Marofsky reveals her guiding principles as she faced the uncertainties presented by her husband’s illness. While determined to provide him the best life possible under the circumstances, she was not willing to surrender herself to his disease. She talks candidly in ways that will empower caregivers, especially women, to adapt a way of lovingly caregiving without losing themselves.
Audience: Women, Partners/spouses, families.
Recommended Organizations: Faith groups, Sisterhoods, Book Clubs, Women’s clubs, Alzheimer (other illnesses) support groups, Families
Talk 3: Please Remove the “Tragedy Talk” from a Dementia Diagnosis OR Insights, Impacts, and Imperatives for Couples Receiving a Dementia Diagnosis
Description: Marofsky uses her own case study to open the door into the emotional and psychological impact on a couple when faced with a dementia diagnosis. She provides insight into what she wished she would have received from the healthcare professionals she encountered at a time when she didn’t know what she needed—but they could have.
Audience: Health care professionals, Mental health professionals, Care professionals, or anyone talking to couples with a life-altering diagnosis. Note: this could be flipped to the patient perspective, helping them think through what they should be looking for from the professionals.
Recommended Organizations: Associations, Medical schools, Training of mental health professionals, Agencies, clinics, care teams.