Following the powerful response to the previous Diary of a Makaton User webinars, Alex returns for Part 4 — an honest and important conversation about growing older as a lifelong Makaton user.
Having used Makaton for over 40 years, Alex shares her experiences of adult life in her 40s and how Makaton continues to support her communication, independence, wellbeing, and future planning every day. Using speech, Makaton Signs and Symbols, and personal lived experience, Alex will explore topics including:
- Growing older and increasing independence needs
- Menopause and communicating health changes
- Employment, Access to Work funding, and staying in work
- Hobbies, interests, and maintaining quality of life
- Planning for the future and making important decisions
- Concerns around declining health, dementia, and end of life planning
- How Makaton supports communication, choice, safety, and dignity throughout life
In Alex’s words: “Makaton has grown with me through every stage of my life. As I get older, communication becomes even more important — from understanding health information and planning for the future, to keeping my independence and making sure my voice is still heard. Growing older can feel frightening when communication is already a challenge, especially when thinking about menopause, declining health, or dementia.
I want to talk honestly about those fears, the realities, and the ways Makaton can continue to support understanding, choice, and dignity throughout adulthood and beyond.” Join us for another unique and thought-provoking session in this powerful webinar series, offering insight into ageing, future planning, and everyday life through the eyes of an adult Makaton user.
Please note: This live webinar will cover sensitive topics and will not be recorded for use in the Makaton Library.