AGE of Central Texas and Area Agency on Aging Host Free
“Striking a Balance” Caregiver Conference on August 20th
Dek: The largest, longest-run free caregiver conference in Central Texas, the annual event helps to ease the challenges of caring for an aging family member by providing unpaid caregivers with relevant information and vital resources.
AGE of Central Texas and the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area are again partnering this year for the 21st Annual “Striking a Balance” Caregiver Conference on Saturday, August 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin, located at 6505 N. Interstate Highway 35 in Austin. Sponsored by AARP Texas, the free conference includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and community resources to support family members who are caring for an older adult.
The largest, longest-run free caregiver conference in Central Texas, the annual event helps to ease the challenges of caring for an aging family member by providing unpaid caregivers with relevant information and vital resources. The attendees will discover local resources, acquire skills to better manage their caregiving situation, and connect with other caregivers and local experts on aging. The day also includes workshops on topics related to caregiving, with experts available for questions.
This year’s conference features therapist and trainer Lacy Alana, LCSW, as the lunch keynote speaker. Addressing “It Isn't About the Bubble Bath: Departing from Conventional Self-Care Wisdom to Take Better Care of Yourself,” Lacy will share with attendees new ways to understand and take care of yourself within the complex and multi-layered realities of caregiving.
Presentations during the morning include workshops on emergency preparedness and hands-on caregiving tools, along with an Information & Resource Fair. After-lunch workshops include a caregiver panel, along with presentations on advanced directives and the positive approaches to caregiving.
Registration for the “Striking a Balance” Caregiver Conference is free, and includes all presentations, breakout sessions, and lunch. Participants must pre-register by visiting http://www.TinyURL.com/SABConf2022, or by calling (512) 916-6000. Registration is now open and space is limited.
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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.
