Dr. Jane Tornatore
brings humor, enthusiasm and compassion to her programs on memory and brain health.
Her rave reviews
arise from her resourcefulness and authentic speaking style.
Her audiences gain
a deep sense of hope about what they can do to keep their brains healthy.
Participants feel hopeful
relieved, optimistic, and excited to use her recommendations in their daily lives. Dr. Tornatore’s background includes over 20 years of working with families living with dementia. She has presented to local, national, and international conferences, and is published in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Jane Tornatore
is happy to work with your organization to tailor a talk or workshop to fit the needs of your audience.
What My Clients Are Saying
Don’t just take it from me, people are talking!
“Dr. Jane Tornatore’s succinct advice that ‘memory is all about doing things that work for you ’ creates an adage to live by since it is, of course, our brains that work for us!”
“There are so many speakers who know their subject but really can’t engage their audience. You certainly did. We’re just tabulating the feedback now and I’m sure you’ll be top rated.”
“You were such a highlight of the Spring Brunch. You lived up to every bit of the promo video! Thank you for your humor, stories and insights.“
Public Speaking Topics
- The Caregiver Rollercoaster: How to Help When Your Parents Don’t Want Help (Without Going Crazy)
- The Caregiver Rollercoaster: Strategies to Survive Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
- The Right to Risk
- Easy, Everyday Tips to Boost Your Brain Health & Mental Vitality
- Simple Tools for Clear Thinking Part 1: How Our Memory Works and How to Make it Work For You
- Simple Tools for Clear Thinking Part 2: Easy, Everyday Choices for Brain Health
- Simple Tools for Clear Thinking Part 3: Stress Reduction for Brain Health
- Stressed Out? 10+ Fast, Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
- Meditation for Brain Health
- Improve Your Memory Workshop
- When are Memory Problems a Problem and What Can I Do about Them?
- What Is Alzheimer’s and What Is Normal Aging?
- Is It Alzheimer’s or Is It Dementia?
- Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Dementia – How to Work with Your Clients Through – Out the Disease Process: Strategies to Reduce Behavior Issues, Empower Patients & Promote Involvement in Life
- Knowing the Signs Your Parents Need Help
- Finding Meaning Beyond Motherhood
Dr. Jane Tornatore’s most popular talks:
The Caregiver Rollercoaster
The Caregiver Rollercoaster: How to Help When Your Parents Don’t Want Help (Without Going Crazy)
- Learn effective ways to communicate that reduce resistance
- Understand how boundaries make you a better caregiver
- Leave with a tool to reduce anxiety
- Discover the power your thoughts have on your ability to act
In this 1 hour talk, Dr. Tornatore gives you strategies that not only enable you work more effectively with your parents, they help in all areas of your life.
The Caregiver Rollercoaster: Strategies to Survive Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
In this 1 hour or 1 ½ hour presentation, Dr Tornatore gives you methods to help reduce your stress. You will leave with easy to remember tools to establish healthy boundaries, take time yourself, reduce worry and resentment, know when to take action and when to take a deep breath and let it go.
Dr. Tornatore’s clients have become happier and BETTER caregivers by using these tools.
The Right to Risk
This workshop for caregivers/care partners and family members of persons with disabling conditions covers some of the challenges and opportunities associated with helping your loved one remain independent with their diagnosis. This is a chance for care partners to explore respecting independence and recognizing their need for safety and control.
Easy, Everyday Tips to Boost Your Brain Health & Mental Vitality
Learn why you’re experiencing “senior moments,” and what you can do about it.
Discover how to easily help your brain be as healthy as possible.
Find the answers to questions about when memory changes are normal and when they are not.
In this 1-hour presentation, Dr. Tornatore provides simple techniques you can use in your daily life to help maintain the health of your brain, as well as what helps reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s. Come prepared with your questions about brain aging and memories. Many people leave Dr. Tornatore’s talks feeling relieved and hopeful.
Brain Health: Simple Tools for Clear Thinking
Take home tools to remember new information.
Learn why you’re experiencing “senior moments,” and what you can do about it.
Discover how to easily help your brain be as healthy as possible.
This 2- to 3-hour workshop is designed to give you easy tools you can use in your daily life to keep your brain active. Dr. Tornatore will discuss how memory works and how memory changes as we age. Participants will learn easy ways to improve their memories and keep their minds active to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Much of the workshop will involve participation in activities designed to exercise your brain.
Improve Your Memory Workshop
Learn why you’re experiencing “senior moments,” and what you can do about it.
Discover how to easily help your brain be as healthy as possible.
Learn many tools to remember new information and get support to incorporate memory exercises into your daily life.
Find the answers to questions about when memory changes are normal and when they are not.
In this 4-week memory improvement course, Dr. Tornatore provides participants with in-depth information on how memory works and how memory changes as we age. Participants learn easy ways to improve their memories and keep their minds active to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. This class is designed for people who are experiencing normal age-related changes in memory. Each week new brain exercises are introduced and practiced.
A Sample of Dr. Jane Tornatore’s Speaking Clients
- PESI Continuing Education for Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Education
- Alzheimer’s Association, Western & Central Washington State Chapter
- Alzheimer’s Association 21st Annual Education Conference
- Providence Health & Services-Marianwood Annual Fundraiser
- Foss Home & Village Annual Fundraiser
- Senior Services
- Mirabella
- Greenwood Senior Center
- University House, Wallingford
- Aegis
- Northwest Hospital Diabetes Services
- Exeter House
- Ida Culver House
- Judson Park
- Right at Home Home Care
- Family Resource Home Care
Don't Be Shy
If you have questions, feel free to contact me anytime.