20th Annual Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference: Virtual Presentations
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20th Annual Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference
The Striking a Balance: Family Caregiver Conference is celebrating its 20th anniversary with three days of webinar-style breakout sessions on August 17-19 and an in-person, keynote speaker event, luncheon and information and resource fair which will be rescheduled to Saturday, January 22, 2022.
AGE of Central Texas and the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area come together every year to co-host the largest, longest-run free caregiver conference in Central Texas.
See below for the 2021 virtual conference schedule.
Tuesday, August 17:
- 10:00 – 11:30 am: “Caregiver Compassion and Self-Care” with best-selling author and national caregiving columnist Dr. Barry J. Jacobs
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm: “Practical Tools for Dementia Caregiving” with Sarah Hyde-Williams, Senior Living Advisors of Texas
Wednesday, August 18:
- 10:00 – 11:30 am: “Activities Caregivers Can Share with Older Adults Living with Cognitive Issues” with dementia expert Nancy Turco
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm: “The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Care” with Michael Gill, Texas Senior Living Locators
Thursday, August 19:
- 10:00 – 11:30 am: “Caregiving Round Table – What I’ve Learned as a Caregiver” Caregiver Panel
- 1:00 – 2:30 pm: “What Does the Future Hold for Caregiving?” with Bob Stephen, vice president of Family Caregiving and Long Term Care at AARP
This event is FREE to attend will be held virtually via Zoom. Space is limited, and registration is required here.
For more information, please visit here or contact AGE of Central Texas, 512.451.4611 or info@ageofcentraltx.org.
The Senior Resource Guide is a proud continued sponsor of this event!