2020 Virtual 14th Annual Statewide Caregiver's Conference

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Time:  9:30 am – 10:00 am – Welcome 

Ellen Edgerly, Robin Kenney, Lorene Reagan 

Time:  10:00 am - 11:00 am - Presentation 

Keynote Speaker:  Dr. William Brewster 

Topic:  “The Caregiver Journey: We're All In This Together” 

Overview:  “ This is not them; this is us,” Bill tells people. “ We’re all in this together.” Dr. Brewster will blend his personal caregiving experience with his professional experience as a physician to offer “lessons learned” and insights into the caregiving experience. 

Time:  1:30 pm -2:00 pm – Welcome 

Ellen Edgerly, Danielle Ennis 

Time:  2:00pm - 3:00 pm-Presentation 

Presenter:  Rebecca Rule, Family Caregiver, Storyteller, Writer 

Topic: “Write to Remember” 

Overview:   One memory leads to another; the more we remember the more we  can remember. Rebecca will provide questions, exercises, and ideas for caregivers to tap into their own rich memories—sources of strength, comfort, and self-knowledge. We will write together in short, focused spurts of creativity and share our insights as time allows. Make sure you have pen and paper available to use during the presentation. 

Time:  6:00 pm -6:30 pm – Welcome 

Ellen Edgerly, Tina Goulet 

Time:  6:30 - 7:30 pm - Presentation 

Presenter:  Jeannine Leclerc, ME, Educational Leadership 

Topic:   Caregivers, You are Essential! 

Overview:  This workshop provides tools for moments in time for caregivers to take care of themselves. 

*Begin with Complete breath and gentle movement.
*Create caregiver  Have to and Want to Lists to unstuck any of our caregiving ruts.
*Share ideas and ways to work through the challenges of caregiving.
*Finish with a body scan.
*Resources for you to have and do at your home.