CarePartners

Fall 2021 Caregiver's Conference
2021-11-06 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77381, United States
CarePartners and Interfaith of the Woodlands Present Fall 2021 Caregivers Conference: Free skill-building and informative workshops for family members caring for a loved one, including children with special needs.
Register today: https://woodlandsinterfaith.org/event/caregivers-conference-fall-2021/
Saturday, November 6, 2021
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Christ Church United Methodist
6363 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77381
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Registration 8:30 a.m.
Welcome 9:00 a.m. Missy Herndon, Interfaith of The Woodlands
Invocation 9:05 a.m.
Introductory Presentation 9:10 a.m.
Session One Workshop 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. “Legal Documents Everyone Should Have in Place followed by Elder Law Myth Busters” by Jan Pickett, John Dantche and Susan Bulgawicz, Attorneys at Law
Break
Session Two Workshop 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. “Effective Communication Strategies for Those with Dementia (Learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages and identify strategies to connect and communicate)” by The Alzheimer’s Association – Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
Break
Session Three Workshop 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. “Undertanding Medicare (Medicare benefit basics and information)” by Mallory Freitag and Benjamina Covarrubias, Benefits Counselors, Houston-Galveston Area Council
For More Information: Call Raymona Lewis, Interfaith of The Woodlands, at 281-367-1230 or Daryan Jones, CarePartners, at 713-682-5995.

Online Caregiver Conference
2021-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
This online event will give you more tools and resources to help a senior you love! A few questions we will answer include:
When someone has dementia and is in a hospital or rehab facility what should you do to help them?
How long will Medicare allow you to stay in rehab?
How can you help someone in chronic pain and anxiety at the end of life?
How can Cannabis help a dementia patient? And is it legal?
What happens when it is time for a move to assisted living?
How to eliminate the guilt you have for moving someone to assisted living?

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St. Luke's United Methodist Church Fall 2021 Caregiver Conference
2021-10-30 08:30 - 11:45 | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
CarePartners in partnership with St. Luke’s United Methodist Church are hosting a free caregiver conference on October 30, 2021.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Empowering the Caregiver Conference 2021
2021-09-25 08:00 - 15:00 | New Covenant Church, 901 Wilson Rd., Humble, TX, 77338, United States
A Bridge to Our Future
Let us help you bridge the caregiving gaps. No matter where you are on the caregiving journey, you’ve probably encountered many twists and turns. The hardest moments happen when you come to a gap in the road and the bridge is out.
Our goal is to help you build the bridges so you continue on your caregiving journey with added education, encouragement and confidence. You will hear from current and former caregivers, industry experts and health care practitioners all there with one goal in mind: To help you now and to build your future!
This year we are hosting both an in-person and online event.
In-Person Registration
Online Registration

Find more information at www.empoweringthecaregiver.com.

A special thank you to our media sponsor, the Senior Resource Guide!

Schedule:
8:00 a.m. Check In/Exhibits/Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks/Welcome
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Session 1 –A Caregiver’s Story presented by Leah Stanley
9:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Mini Session 1 – Let’s Get Moving presented by Lisa Milliken
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Short Break/Exhibits
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Session 2 – Navigating the Elder Law Maze presented by Ruth-Ann Toups
11:20 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Mini Session 2 – Cyber Crimes and Personal Safety presented by Gregory Temple
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Session 3 – Psychology and Caregiving presented by Pastor Frank Mazzapica
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Short Break/Exhibits
1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Session 4 – Understanding the Cost of Care: Medicare, Medicaid and More presented by Ryan Peters
2:30 p.m. Q&A Panel Session – Featuring all of our speakers from the day

Seniors and Their Caregivers: Making the Right Choices - Online Conference
2021-08-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
Sometimes it is hard to know if you are making the right choice for a senior you care about. This conference will help you to feel more comfortable with the choices you make. Choices may still be difficult but when you are armed with the right information you will be empowered to make better choices.
Who can help if you are planning a move and what will help make that move go smoothly?
If you are a caregiver listen to this conference to get tips and solutions that will make your life easier.
Find out the ins and outs of Medicare!
Learn about transportation solutions for seniors in Houston and surrounding areas.
And finally, how to have those difficult conversations we all must have with someone we love; Driving, moving, and yes.. dying.

Visit senior-conference.com to learn more or to register today.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

View the Senior Resource Guide’s Essential Caregiver Toolkit online or click here to find their latest editions of the Senior Resource Guide.
Click here to download AARP’s free Prepare to Care Guide.

Tips for the Working Caregiver - Live Online Segment
2021-07-28 14:00 - 14:30 | Online
An AARP Houston volunteer joins us live to share tips and resources for the working the caregiver. Watch live on Facebook and YouTube.

Understanding Different Types of Dementia - Live Online Segment
2021-07-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Gina Galletti, Dementia Untangled Consulting Services shares information about how to identify the different types of dementia. She will also be answering all of your dementia questions. Join us on live on Facebook and YouTube.

Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Conference - Living in a Hybrid World
2021-06-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
You’re invited to the virtual Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Caregiver Conference “Living in a Hybrid World” on Wednesday, June 23!
Even before COVID-19 largely shut down in-person social interaction, caregivers of persons with dementia struggled with isolation and loneliness. However, as the pandemic demonstrated, it’s not necessary to be physically mobile to be productive and engage with others.
As the world opens up, join the Alzheimer’s Association and their special guests, CarePartners, Bridging Apps and Senior Planet, to explore navigating the hybrid world of face-to-face and online connections.
The half-day symposium will also have a special performance by Love Notes Chorus – Austin’s first choir dedicated to providing those with early-stage memory loss, their care partners and volunteers an opportunity to perform and share the joy of music in a community setting.
This event is FREE to attend and will be held virtually via Zoom. Registration is required here.
For more information or to register by phone, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 HelpLine at 800-272-3900.

Schedule:
10:00 AM-10:10 AM Introduction
10:10-10:40 Dementia Conversations ~ tips for addressing difficult issues: going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans for future care ~ by Tammie Smith, owner of At Your Side Home Care (Montgomery, TX)
10:40-11:10 CarePartners ~ factors to consider while transitioning back to in-person respite services
11:10-11:15 Break
11:15 AM -12:20 PM Senior Planet and BridgingApps ~ what we’ve learned about digital access
12:20-12:25 Break
12:30 PM-1:00 PM Love Notes Chorus and Wrap-Up

Senior Years: Know Your Options - Online Caregiver Conference
2021-06-11 09:00 - 14:30 | Online
What do senior living options really cost? What legal steps do I need to take when someone has dementia? How do I make sure I can live comfortably in my home as I age? What other resources can help me to age in place?

These are just a few of the questions we will be addressing at this free online caregiver conference. Join us for a day full of important topics and in-between our fabulous speakers, you will have an opportunity to join a Conversation, Activity or Ask the Expert Circle. Learn from experts and connect with other attendees. These private circles will not be recorded so you can feel comfortable joining the conversation.

Visit senior-conference.com to learn more or to register today.
Click here to register today!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

View the Senior Resource Guide’s Essential Caregiver Toolkit online or click here to find their latest editions of the Senior Resource Guide.
Click here to download AARP’s free Prepare to Care Guide.

Does My Loved One Have Dementia? - Live Online Segment
2021-06-03 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Gina Galletti, Dementia Untangled Consulting Services provides tips for what to do when seeing changes in your loved one and you’re wondering if it could be dementia. She will also be answering all of your dementia questions. Join us on live on Facebook and YouTube.

The Gathering at Your Place on Zoom
2021-06-02 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-05-26 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-05-19 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-05-12 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-05-05 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-04-28 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-04-21 10:30 - 11:15, 2021-04-14 10:30 - 11:15 and 4 more dates | Online
CarePartners is excited to offer Gathering at Your Place, a variation of the Gathering Place program which takes place online via Zoom conference and provides activities for caregivers to do along with their loved ones while at home. This program is led by our staff and volunteers every Thursday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. and it includes many of the fun activities of our in-person Gatherings: Exercise, entertainment or music, games and more. *Now requiring a password. Please check your CarePartners weekly emails, call the CarePartners office at 713-682-5995, or email one of our staff members to receive information on how to join the call.

Prepare to Care: Caregiving 101 - Live Online Segment
2021-05-26 14:00 - 14:30 | Online
AARP Texas joins CarePartners live on Facebook and YouTube to present Prepare to Care: A Resource Guide for Families. It was developed by AARP to help make caregiving responsibilities more manageable. It includes information on how to have vital conversations with older family members, organize important documents, assess your loved one’s needs and locate important resources.

Sweet Charity 2021 Virtual
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
We are pleased to announce that Sweet Charity 2021 will be held online as a live broadcasted virtual event to honor our volunteers and partners, while raising awareness and support to help advance our mission. Save the Date for May 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do things, but our staff and amazing volunteers have continued to provide hope and fulfill our mission. Come celebrate 34 years of volunteer caregiving. Click here for more information.

All About Dementia - Online Caregiver Conference
2021-04-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
Learn about resources, tips, and help available to family caregivers as well as professionals who want to learn more ways to help someone with dementia.
Join us for a day full of important topics and in-between our fabulous speakers, you will have an opportunity to join a Conversation, Activity or Ask the Expert Circle. Learn from experts and connect with other attendees. These private circles will not be recorded so you can feel comfortable joining the conversation.
Click here to register today!
Thank you to our sponsors!

Online Workshop in Partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church
2021-04-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Finding Balance in Caregiving: Spiritually, Mentally and Physically – Join us for a free online workshop on April 18, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. We will focus on the finding the physical, mental and spiritual balance in caregiving. A former caregiver is also going to be sharing her story about learning to care for oneself, how to ask for help and accept it.
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Presented by Melissa Smith Wilkinson, owner of Caregiver Wellness Retreats, Leslie Lowry, former family caregiver and Katelin Jordan, CarePartners coordinator.

Online Workshops in Partnership with Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
2021-04-17 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
Join us online for a free caregiver workshop in partnership with Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. We are so excited to offer two different speakers from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Our first speaker is Andrea Zaite, MSSA, LMSW, CMC, C-ASWCM, sharing her tips on how to approach important conversations related to the aging process with your loved ones. This presentation will dive into several major life issues we face as we age: medical issues and documents, legal documents and planning, how I want my last days to look, resources to help have difficult conversations and understand why you should.
Following a short break, Kimberly Valdez, LMSW, is presenting Caregiving Through Uncertainty. Have a discussion about dealing with unexpected changes, especially in the time of COVID-19. During the workshop, you will learn strategies for stress management, self-care and setting realistic expectations with yourself and your care team.
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Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Andrea Zaite presenting Having the Conversation (including Q & A)
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Short break
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kimberly Valdez presenting Caregiving Through Uncertainty (including Q & A)

Beyond Driving, With Dignity - Live Online Segment
2021-04-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
If you are concerned about an aging loved one’s ability to drive safely, there are options to minimize conflict and provide acceptable transportation alternatives, resources, and a specific plan to ensure a smooth and successful transition from the driver’s seat to the passenger seat. The Driving with Dignity program has been nationally recognized as a valuable tool in helping older drivers (and their families) make appropriate decisions regarding the future of one’s safe driving career. Presented by Jack Angel, MBA, CSA, CDP, Area Owner and Senior Care Advocate, Certified Senior Advisor® and Certified Dementia Practitioner, live on Facebook and YouTube April, 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Online Workshop in Partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church
2021-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Join us for a free online Lunch and Learn workshop. In this presentation, we will be discussing the costs of assisted living and costs of caring for a loved one with dementia, as well as resources to help pay.
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What is a Geriatric Care Manager - Live Online Segment
2021-03-15 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Andrea Zaite, owner of A to Z Geriatric Care Services, is joining us live on Facebook and YouTube to discuss what a Geriatric Care Manager is and how they can help family caregivers.
She started her Care Management company several years ago to ensure older persons and their families will maintain a high quality of life through support and care as they age. Andrea has been a social worker for 33 years and worked with a variety of populations from persons with disabilities to chronically ill and the elderly.
