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Joy Loverde

Path Carver.
Keynote Speaker.
Best-selling Author.

Solo Aging ♦ Senior Living ♦ Aging Parents

Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old? by Joy Loverde
The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised & Updated 4th Edition by Joy Loverde

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"The seminar was superb! Best one I've been to."
National Institutes of HealthBethesda, Maryland
“Joy offers realistic solutions to the elder care crisis every American faces today and in their lifetime.”
White House Conference on Aging
"You embrace the taboo topic of aging with grace, humor, and a motivating spirit! The audience walked away feeling positive and confident to embrace planning for the future."
Luther Oaks Retirement CommunityMadison, Wisconsin
"Wow! Wow! Wow! Life-changing information."
The Transition NetworkMinneapolis, Minnesota
"Your talk was by far the highlight of our event."
Center For Healthy Aging, University of California-San Diego San Diego, California
"So very many terrific positive comments... wanted to hear more; didn't want her to stop sharing; so upbeat & thought provoking; fit so perfectly with our philosophy! You were a great, big hit."
Ohio Masonic Homes FoundationColumbus, Ohio
"Without exception your talk got the highest praises. Well prepared, well done, insightful, thoughtful and compassionate! People really appreciated your humor. People walked away with practical advice but also a sense of hope and positivity. That’s a rare combo."
First Friday Club of ChicagoChicago, Illinois
"Thanks for everything, Joy. The show was great!"
ABC NewsNew York City, New York
"So engaging. Joy is a knowledgeable and lively speaker who made me think about things I might have missed. I especially liked the 'No Regrets' discussion."
The Transition NetworkMinneapolis, Minnesota
"Your presentation made our meeting a huge success!"
International Association of Administrative ProfessionalsChicago, Illinois
"Your presentation is exactly what we needed to excite our Prospects and help retain our Resident Depositors! We heard rave reviews from attendees."
Querencia at Barton CreekAustin, Texas
"Thank you for your incredible contributions to our symposium!"
Seattle Study ClubPhoenix, Arizona
"In 4 years at Yale, I had many outstanding professors, who gave great lectures, but none topped your presentation. Your combination of subject knowledge, organization, wit, and clarity was mind-boggling."
Solo AgerSan Francisco, California
"You combined meaningful data with compelling stories about real people, including yourself. You were the iron hand in a velvet glove. It was masterful."
The Transition NetworkWashington, DC
"When it comes to presentations you are superb."
Oak Park Arms Retirement CommunityOak Park, Illinois
"Joy's talk exceeded my expectations - super practical, genuine, enriching - also inspiring."
The Transition NetworkMinneapolis, Minnesota
"Thank you, Joy! We are so busy with follow up from all the great energy generated at your events!!!"
Eastmont LivingLincoln, Nebraska
"Joy was creative, thoughtful, funny, and practical all at the same time. Rave audience reviews!"
Three Crowns ParkEvanston, Illinois
"You are a wealth of information and energy!"
Transforming Age ConsultantsBellevue, WA
“Your information was excellent."
Social Security AdministrationSeattle Region
“We are all VERY impressed with your knowledge and ability to communicate with prospects.”
Asbury CommunitiesSolomons, MD
"Your presentation at Greystone Sales Adventure was amazing."
Greystone CommunitiesDallas, TX
“We especially enjoyed that you kept the atmosphere upbeat and positive. But your intimate delivery style in this setting is what adds to the power of your presentations.”
THE PLAZA Health Services at The BuckinghamHouston, TX
"Joy is well organized, in all aspects of planning and in executing a quality event. Her style is very engaging. She took the time to research some of our campus ‘obstacles’ to sales and handled each one throughout her presentation. We wholeheartedly recommend her keynotes to others."
Covenant Village of Golden Valley Golden Valley, MN
“What a RELEVANT and PROVOCATIVE session! You were articulate, inclusive, brought fresh perspective and much to think about now and in the future with family, colleagues, and clients.”
Life Planning NetworkSharon, MA
“You are a pleasure to work with. Attendees felt that not only did you target a growing need for eldercare employee benefits, but that you provided them with specific actionable steps to address this issue.”
LifeCare: Work-Life Solutions Shelton, CT
"Your presentation was not only informative and heartfelt, but was one of the most entertaining I've seen. ... we are more confident that we will reach our sales goals."
Concordia Life Plan Community Oklahoma City. OK
“This was a fantastically successful event for The Breakers -- with many people seeing our community for the first time. This is always my goal."
The BreakersOlympia Fields, IL
"You are amazing - clear and concise, and so much energy and love."
St. Joseph Church, Outreach MinisterChicago, IL
"Happy to recommend you to any retirement community looking to increase sales."
Greystone CommunitiesDallas, Texas
“Our audience left optimistic and feeling in better control of their futures. You take the audience by the hand and guide them safely, lovingly and with wisdom to the “heart” of aging well."
The Landing at Plymouth PlaceLaGrange, Illinois
"Your talk was wonderful and so well received."
The Terraces of PhoenixPhoenix, Arizona
"Thank you ever so much for your time and speaking! It was awesome!
Senior Living ExpoHillside, Illinois
"The book is the best we saw. Patients and caregivers need this kind of help."
American Medical Association
"On behalf of the Energizer Battery Team, I want to thank you for the great day. Everyone was extremely pleased with the VNR shoot and we appreciate all of the assistance you provided. You made our job so easy -- you're a consummate professional and your energy, enthusiasm and passion are infectious!"
CheckMark Public RelationsMarketing Team
“Everything was helpful and needed. Excellent in content.”
Illinois Federation of TeachersSpringfield, IL
“The Complete Eldercare Planner… all the questions you need to have answered are here. Gives the reader a sense that she/he made order out of chaos.”
Children of Aging Parents Association
“Little did I realize as I paged through The Complete Eldercare Planner that it would be a Bible to me. I was literally reading a chapter ahead of the events as they unfolded in the next days. It was giving me answers to questions I had not yet asked but found myself doing so in the next days to follow.”
Family CaregiverNew York City, NY
“Your presentation was very informative and just what I had hoped for.”
Illinois State Bar AssociationEvents Planner
“We continue to be so impressed with your ability to make helpful, solid suggestions for those who do or will have eldercare issues.”
Work & Family ConnectionHopkins, MN
"Your presentation was wonderful. We will use the information to assist people in making the decision to purchase long-term care insurance."
U.S. Department of Labor, Women's BureauWashington, DC
“Combine The Complete Eldercare Planner with Joy’s presentations and employees are prepared to deal with the stressful and time-consuming responsibilities of eldercare.”
Managing Work & Family, Inc.Naples, Florida
"From the moment I learned of your involvement I knew something special was going to happen. Your work was incredible."
San Fransico Ad ClubSan Francisco, California
“Rave reviews for Joy's informative and energetic presentation. Members took back valuable information to share with their employees. ...an eye opener.”
Michigan Employee Services AssociationDearborn, Michigan
“To say we learned a lot is an understatement.”
Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago, Illinois
“Your knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm added greatly to the conference.”
Employees Services Management AssociationHartford, Connecticut
“She is a great, very dynamic speaker!”
Amgen, Human ResourcesThousand Oaks, California
“Comments centered around your ability to present information in an up-to-date manner, including issues that affect the whole family.”
National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland
"Joy’s ideas for starting many difficult but necessary conversations and involving the elder in the decision making will be sure to open up communication between the generations.”
Work/Family DirectionsNew York, New York
“The entire presentation was very helpful and informative.”
Horizon HousePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
" It was a real pleasure to have you on, Joy. You were a terrific guest. We will absolutely keep you in mind for future episodes!"
The Globe and Mail / City Space Podcast Toronto, Canada
I just finished your book, "Who will Take Care of Me When I'm Old." It's brilliant!
Glowing Older PodcastNancy M. Griffin, MMH
Wow, that was illuminating and thought provoking and really shifted the way I think (thought) about solo aging. Kudos to you! Eye opening for sure!
Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA®, Independent Board-Certified Patient Advocate BeaconPatientSolutions.com
'Thank you again, Joy Loverde. The interview was incredibly enlightening and thought provoking. I learned a lot about solo aging and caregiving."
Carol MarakPodcast Host/Solo Ager Trainer
"Huge thanks Joy! You have it all…compassion, understanding, empathy and drive!!! Loved it."
Patti Spaniak DavidsonSan Francisco Department of Aging & Disability
Everything about you - your compassion, expertise, welcoming style of speaking, generosity, and love for your work, mirrors the exact behaviors and values we look to share and cultivate at Females & Finance. Thank you for being a role model to me and so many other women everywhere.
Linda Wittich Head of Partnerships
"Everyone loved the event. We have another 9 deposits! It’s going to be a great year."
The Birches Assited Living & Memory CareClarendon Hills, Illinois
"Joy, you set the standard for other speakers."
Eastmont LivingLincoln, NE
"Thank you for sharing advice for eldercare planning and caring for yourself too! You provided great information, and you did an excellent job!"
Our Ventura TV ShowVentura, California
“We are hitting records with interest in The Point – and census in general. No doubt Joy’s presentation is part of the positive responses we are getting.”
CC Young Dallas, Texas
"Loved how you kept the podcast conversational and interactive.  If the goal was to raise awareness on the challenges of solo aging and caregiving, the mission was brilliantly accomplished. I don't recall seeing so many accolades and thank yous for a single program! "
Women's ConnectionNational
“We’d love to have you back again! The response has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Kevin Burke, CEOParadise Valley Estates, Sacramento, CA

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