Our Founder, Marie-Claude Giguère, is a frequent speaker on issues surrounding senior living. As a specialist in finding and creating proper living setups, she shares her expertise on different industry stages and in the media. Her life’s passion and desire for change is to bring attention to the words used when speaking with and about the elderly, in particular when there is a change in autonomy.
Speaking Engagements
Upcoming
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october
2024 |
St George’s School Westmount, Québec Speaker at high school assembly: Celebrating International Seniors Day with a discussion on #OurWordsMatter and activities |
Past
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september
2024 |
OACIQ, (Québec authority on real estate brokers) Podcast Comment prévenir les risques lors d’une transaction immobilière impliquant une personne en situation de vulnérabilité |
| Elderwerks Chicago, IL #OurWordsMatter When Speaking with Seniors |
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april
2024 |
50+ Club Montreal West Montreal West, QC Stay or Move? |
| International Children’s Book Day Gardenview Elementary School, Ville St-Laurent, QC Four grade 4 classes: Book reading or Grandma’s Place and La Place de Mamie followed by an activity Let’s Talk |
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march
2024 |
QPARSE – Quebec Provincial Association of Retired School Educators Webinar Lightsizing While Aging at Home |
| LifeSpeak Webinar Help a Loved One Move to a New Place |
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| LifeSpeak Webinar Aider un proche à déménager dans un nouveau milieu de vie |
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december
2023 |
LifeSpeak Webinar Rocking Long Distance Caregiving |
| LifeSpeak Webinar Comment exceller en tant que proche aidant à distance |
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november
2023 |
NASMM Conference Kansas City, MO Client Experience: Customizing Your Approach for Success |
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october
2023 |
Canadian Association on Gerontology Toronto, Ontario Presentation of Field Research: Our Words Matter When There is a Change in Autonomy |
| Senior Action Québec and Éducaloi Montreal, QC Considering a Move: What You Need to Consider in Advance |
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| Corporate Training for Senior Move Managers Philadelphia, PA Navigating Strong Emotions and Compassion Fatigue |
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| International Seniors Day Magdalen Islands, Quebec: Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders, Grosse Ile High School (elementary and high school), CHSLD des Îles Book reading: Grandmas Place and La Place de Mamie followed by question periods |
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august
2023 |
LifeSpeak Webinar Vieillir chez soi : outils et stratégies |
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may
2023 |
CHSSN Conference Webinar Lightsizing While Aging in Place |
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march
2021 |
NASMM Conference Webinar – Online conference Ask A Senior Move Manager |
| LifeSpeak Montreal, QC Created 5 corporate videos:8 aspects à considérer quand on planifie son vieillissement ; 7 points pour mettre en place son objectif santé afin de bien viellir; Les tabous du vieillissement; Les attributs clefs auxquels il faut faire attention quand on choisit son logement en vieillissant: L’importance de son réseau social en vieillissant; Comment choisir son équipe de soignants pour vieillir en bonne santé; |
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may
2018 |
CareWell Services Battle Creek, MI Senior Stay or Move? presentations given to seniors, caregivers & professionals |
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february
2018 |
NASMM Conference Ponte Verda, FL Before They Call You: Fears & Family Dynamics Before the Move |
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march
2017 |
NASMM Conference Indianapolis, IN Ignite Presentation : Aging : Our Words Matter |
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march
2016 |
American Society on Aging Washington, DC Aging in Community: Design, Safety and Smart Choices |
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july
2015 |
LifeSpeak Toronto, ON Created 5 Videos:Le rôle d’aidant naturel; Comment aborder la conversation d’un changement d’autonomie avec un parent vieillissant; La paperasse et les finances; Adapter la maison; Attention à apporter quand on est aidant naturelle |
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october
2013 |
Canadian Association on Gerontology Halifax, NS Round table discussion: The level of guilt increases when we use the term ‘to place a senior’ |
Media
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october
2023 |
CFIM Radio 92.7FM Speaking with Seniors: Words Really Do Matter |
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august
2023 |
La Presse Hébergement des aînés : Les résidences ne sont pas toutes pareilles |
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february
2023 |
CJAD Radio 800AM Honouring Senior Requests: Laying Ashes Near the Titanic |
| The Evening Telegram A Woman’s Dying Request Was to be Laid to Rest Near the Titanic. Her Wish Was My Command |
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| Salt Wire Press A Woman’s Dying Request Was to be Laid to Rest Near the Titanic. Her Wish Was My Command |
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