AGE of Central Texas Hosting Inaugural “LGBTQ+ Caregiver Conference” on June 11th
AGE of Central Texas will host the inaugural “LGBTQ+ Caregiver Conference” on Saturday, June 11th. Part of the on-going conference series to help family members
effectively care for an older adult, the free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the Atria at the Arboretum, located at 9306 Great Hills Trail in Austin.
The morning will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration, light breakfast, and a curated Resource & Information Fair. At 9:00 a.m., AGE of Central Texas will discuss “How to Be an Affective Caregiver.” At 10:00 a.m., a panel discussion featuring local health care and senior industry professionals will discuss “How to Find Affirming Resources.” The conference will conclude at 11:00 a.m. with local LGBTQ+ caregivers in a a round-table conversation sharing their wisdom, experiences, and advice.
Registration for the conference is free, but space is limited. Participants can register for free online at www.TinyURL.com/LGBTQconf2022 or by calling (512) 600-9275.
AGE of Central Texas is a leading regional non-profit delivering services, education, and assistance supporting the area’s rapidly growing population of older adults and their caregivers. Serving residents in Central Texas, AGE’s six core programs include adult day health care, caregiver education, early memory loss support, health equipment lending, resource information, and peer-based computer classes for older adults. Founded in 1986, AGE’s services cultivate strength, compassion, and community. For more information, visit www.AGEofCentralTX.org or call (512) 451-4611.
