Speaking
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Keynote Speaker

Kay’s extensive background in geriatrics, hospice, palliative care, and mental health allows her to address the complex and diverse experiences of her audiences in a very relatable, knowledgeable, and compassionate way.

Signature Keynote
Drinking Deeply from the Well:
Powerful Lessons on Life for the Living
"Kay developed and delivered our vision of a customized modular training series that exceeded our vision in every way."
ELAINE FISHER, MED, LPC, NCC, CMS
Staff Development Director
Coaching
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Coaching

Kay’s extensive background in geriatrics, hospice, palliative care, and mental health allows her to address the complex and diverse experiences of her audiences in a very relatable, knowledgeable, and compassionate way.

There are ways to be pro-active as a care partner so that you can improve or maintain your own health and quality of life, while also providing the best possible care and quality of life to the person living with dementia in the process.

There are ways to be pro-active as a care partner so that you can improve or maintain your own health and quality of life, while also providing the best possible care and quality of life to the person living with dementia in the process. Dementia coaching and consulting can help tremendously by providing emotional support, techniques and guidance in an authentic and compassionate way that makes the caregiving journey more manageable and successful for all involved.

Workshops
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Workshops

Known for bringing passion, integrity, humor, and a unique authenticity to her work, Kay can make often uncomfortable topics safe to explore for family and professional caregivers alike.

Cultivating Competence and Compassion in Dementia Care

As dementia continues to rise in epidemic numbers, so too, does the challenge of providing competent care to those most impacted.

Dementia: What Most People Don’t Know, but Should

Overview of what dementia is and the most common kinds of dementias that impact the majority of people who have a dementia diagnosis.

Bedside Witness
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Bedside Witness

Through the intimate lens as a social worker, Kay artfully draws us into these heartfelt tales as if she were sitting with us at our kitchen table, tenderly weaving the laughter, grief, wonder, wisdom, and tragedy of our shared human experience.

In Bedside Witness, Kay shares stories from her twenty-year journey in hospice, geriatric mental health, palliative care, and dementia coaching.

In Bedside Witness, Adams shares stories from her twenty-year journey in hospice, geriatric mental health, palliative care, and dementia coaching.

In this signature keynote, Kay shares 3 powerful lessons from her book about having hope amidst the darkest of times, healing even if you can’t be cured, and drinking deeply from the well of humanity when we most thirst for connection.

Moving Towards the Storm: Creating Meaning, Mastery, and Resilience Through Our Care

In this inspirational keynote, Kay masterfully weaves stories of our search for meaning and purpose in our careers and organizations by moving towards the storm, in order to serve those clients who are so deserving of our care.

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Unlocking the Potential: Empowering Lives Affected by Dementia

Welcome to a place where compassion meets empowerment. As a speaker, coach, and educator dedicated to navigating the complexities of dementia, we offer more than just expertise — we provide honest, individualized guidance, and transformative solutions.

In a world where dementia can often feel isolating and overwhelming, we stand as beacons of support, illuminating pathways to enriching lives and fostering deeper connections. Our mission is simple yet profound: to empower individuals, families, care partners, and organizations with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to navigate the journey of dementia with confidence and resilience.

Through dynamic speaking engagements, personalized coaching sessions, and insightful disease education, we provide a holistic approach that honors the unique experiences and challenges of each individual, family, and community touched by dementia. Whether you're seeking practical advice, emotional support, or a renewed sense of purpose, our tailored solutions are designed to meet you where you’re at, and skillfully guide you with empathy, understanding, and an authentic respect for your personal caregiving situation.

Join us on this empowering journey. Together, we can embrace the possibilities, anticipate the obstacles, and successfully adapt our xpectations so that we can preserve our most precious relationships, and maintain our health and hope for the future.

“I have never sat through a presentation on this subject
that made it so clear and easy to comprehend… thank you!"

Barbara H.
Executive Director, Age Wise Colorado

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Kay M. Adams enthusiastically engages care partners and organizations impacted by dementia through speaking, coaching, consulting, and training, so they are empowered to effectively face challenges with confidence, clarity and connection.