Presentations

Sue Ronnenkamp, M.H.A. is a popular and highly regarded speaker on the topic of later life, transitional moves and has received rave reviews from both older adults and the adult children of parents facing this change. She has presented numerous programs for local community organizations and groups, at state-wide and national conferences on aging, and at retirement and senior housing communities locally and around the country. Sue’s presentations are also fun and entertaining! Many people show up apprehensive about the topic but leave very pleasantly surprised at how much they enjoyed and learned from the program.

Sue’s presentations have been a successful and popular marketing tool for retirement and senior housing communities. After hearing about the benefits of proactively moving on later in life, many of the attendees were ready to take action and made successful transitions because of her advice and suggestions. Sue sheds positive light and a new perspective on a topic that is viewed by many as very negative and one to be avoided rather than embraced.

The most popular presentations on making a later life move include:

• Downsizing from the Family Home: Where Do I Begin?
• Moving On and "Right-sizing" for the Next Phase of Life: Planning Ahead and Getting Started
• It Wasn't Raining When Noah Built the Ark: Planning Ahead for the Later Life Transitions
• Helping Your Parents Through a Later Life, Downsizing Move

These programs focus on the value and benefits of “moving on” and the steps to take in planning and preparing for a later life living transition.

Other presentation topics include:

• Annual Life Inventory: Assess Your Life and Keep It Fresh!
• Age-Full Living! Keys to Successful and Vital Aging
• The Mid-life Experience: Viewing this Transition and the Years Ahead in a New Light

Special Presentation Package Available for Retirement and Senior Housing Communities!

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What People Are Saying:
These are only a few of the MANY positive comments Sue has received after her presentations. Most comments are made verbally since written feedback is generally not solicited from attendees at presentations. What follows are some of the unsolicited written comments and feedback Sue received in praise of her presentations.

“Thank you again so much for the wonderful seminar you presented to our retirement community depositors last week. The information was exactly what they needed, and the timeliness of your message was perfect for them. I have heard only glowing comments about the whole event!

Again, I appreciate your professionalism, which was evident in our relations as well as in your presentation. I will certainly recommend you, your seminars, and books to anyone needing such a program or such assistance.”

Rita Johnson
Greenway Village
Mesquite, Texas

"Thank you for fitting us into your busy schedule. I really appreciate the fabulous knowledge you shared with our guests [prospective residents for their retirement community]. You are terrific! Thanks again!"

Gina Barrera, Marketing Dept.
The Summit at Westlake Hills
Austin, Texas

"Many, many thanks for your informative, helpful, and energetic presentation, It Wasn't Raining When Noah Built the Ark : Planning Ahead for a Later Life Move. Excellent! As you must have been aware, you kept the attention of every member present from beginning to end. Your responses to their many questions were warm and clear. I know everyone present joins me in expressing our sincere and grateful appreciation. Thank you very much!"

Roy Cates
Girling Health Care Advisory Council
Austin , Texas

"Thank you for leading your workshop [on making a later life move]. The evaluations were overwhelmingly positive. The information you share is so important. I'm glad we had a venue to get it out."

Beth Seward
Older Adult Council of the United Methodist Church
Austin , Texas

“Your talk to our group last week was a huge success. I am still getting compliments about ‘the speaker and her timely subject.’ Thank you for taking time in your busy schedule to give us your presentation and share your knowledge and experience with us.”

Dorothy Sullivan, Program Coordinator
LAMP (Learning Activities for Mature People)
University of Texas at Austin

“It was a delight to meet you and hear you speak. Everyone was so impressed that they’d like to have you back again. You really do speak from the heart as well as from experience and I am awed by all you accomplish.”

Pat Corrick Hinton
Richfield Community Center
Richfield, MN

“Sue Ronnenkamp is an excellent and entertaining public speaker. Her professional approach and expertise extends to her audience leaving them with a clear understanding about the importance of assisting older adults faced with the daunting task associated with a move. For many, having lived in their same home 40+ years, they often are unable to take everything with them. Sue’s understanding of the emotional attachment involved is evident in her compassionate approach to their needs. I would highly recommend Sue to any organization seeking a speaker for their group.”

Cheryl Culbertson, Owner/Publisher
Elder Options of Texas

“We were so pleased with your portion of the program today for Small Office Realtors. I personally was sensitive to the uniqueness of your service, having recently experienced the downsizing you describe. [NOTE: She had just completed a move to one of the local senior housing communities prior to the time of my talk.] You were right on target on the needs and uncertainties of this lifestyle change….. I'm keeping your information for reference should I run into people in need of your expertise.”

Marjorie Ogle, Coordinator
Small Office Realtors
Austin, TX

“Sue did a fabulous job of presenting the information about making a later life move. There were definitely a few, including myself, that it opened our eyes to a new way of handling the situation that we are all eventually going to be presented with.”

“Very clear, organized, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional presentation. Sue’s talk was a positive look at a topic that is easy to avoid.”

“When can my husband hear you? I'm ready to move but he's resisting the idea. I think your talk would really help him understand why taking action with downsizing and moving is important for us to do.” (70-year-old woman about her 76-year-old husband)

“Your talk was so helpful with giving me ideas for dealing with my mother’s situation.”

Sample comments after a presentation to the Northwest Business Women’s Association, Austin, Texas