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Aug 15

2024 Caregiver Connection: Joy for the Journey

A FREE day of information, resources, and relaxation.

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities
1949 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown, OH 44685
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Aug 15, 2024 10:00am - Aug 15, 2024 02:00pm

Free

Join us for this FREE day built just for family caregivers. Enjoy a boxed lunch while getting useful information and resources along with some fun, prizes, and pampering.

  • Semanthie Brooks (AARP) will present, "Advocacy in Action: Federal and State Legislation for Caregivers". Family Caregiving is increasingly common in the U.S., with millions of Americans providing unpaid care for loved ones. Caregivers face challenges related to health, finances, and balancing work responsibilities. Learn more about the pending legislation that could play a crucial role in supporting them. (1.0 CEU pending: Social Workers; Nurses)
  • Joy Gadson from the podcast Joy for the Journey will share how to care for ourselves
  • Relax with a chair massage from Dr. Michael Scaperato
  • Boxed lunch from Panera provided


ONLY 75 SEATS AVAILABLE

REGISTRATION ENDS MONDAY, AUGUST 12 at NOON

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FREE Ring Doorbell Program Available

We have devices available just for Caregiver Connection attendees!


Are you caring for someone 60 years or older who lives in Portage, Stark, Summit, or Wayne County with access to wifi? They may be eligible to receive a Ring doorbell and security camera absolutely free of charge. Click the link in your registration confirmation email to apply.


CLICK HERE for more information about the Ring Community Program.


***NOTE: IN ORDER TO QUALIFY, INDIVIDUALS MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO INSTALL (if living in an apartment), ABILITY TO INSTALL DOORBELL AND CAMERA, HAVE WIFI, HAVE A SMART PHONE OR TABLET TO DOWNLOAD AND RUN RING DOORBELL APP, AND BE WILLING TO TAKE PART IN PRE-PROGRAM AND POST-PROGRAM EXPERIENCE SURVEYS***