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“Caregiver Compassion and Self-Care” - Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, best-selling author and national caregiving columnist
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“Practical Tools for Dementia Caregiving” - Sarah Hyde-Williams, Senior Living Advisors of Texas
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“Activities Caregivers Can Share with Older Adults Living with Cognitive Issues” - Nancy Turco, dementia expert
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“The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Care” - Michael Gill, Texas Senior Living Locators
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“Caregiving Round Table – What I’ve Learned as a Caregiver” - Caregiver Panel
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“What Does the Future Hold for Caregiving?” - Bob Stephen, vice president of Family Caregiving and Long Term Care at AARP
The Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference celebrated its 20th anniversary with three days of webinar-style breakout sessions on August 17-19, 2021.
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.
The virtual event had 225 registrants who tuned in for the following expert presentations, which are available to watch above:
- “Caregiver Compassion and Self-Care” with Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, best-selling author and national caregiving columnist | click here for presentation PowerPoint slides
- “Practical Tools for Dementia Caregiving” with Sarah Hyde-Williams, Senior Living Advisors of Texas | click here for presentation PowerPoint slides
- “Activities Caregivers Can Share with Older Adults Living with Cognitive Issues” with Nancy Turco, dementia expert | click here for presentation PowerPoint slides
- “The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Care” with Michael Gill, Texas Senior Living Locators | click here for presentation PowerPoint slides
- “Caregiving Round Table – What I’ve Learned as a Caregiver” with the Caregiver Panel
- “What Does the Future Hold for Caregiving?” with Bob Stephen, vice president of Family Caregiving and Long Term Care at AARP | click here for presentation PowerPoint slides
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the celebratory in-person luncheon scheduled for August 21 at Norris Conference Center in Austin has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 22. The luncheon will include a Caregiver Resource Fair and keynote presentation by Chet Garner, star of TV’s The Daytripper.
The Senior Resource Guide was proud to once again be a sponsor of the Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference and look forward to the upcoming in-person luncheon for family caregivers.
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