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We are in the midst of planning a workshop for family caregivers. The location has been reserved and deposits paid. The date is August 15.
So far I have two speakers committed: one is the program director at an adult day center and the other is a registered nurse at an adult day center.
To insure that the workshop is relevant and what family caregivers need, I would appreciate your feedback. We are looking at a four hour workshop, from 10 AM until 2 PM. What do you think of the following format:
- four speakers, 35-40 minutes each
- 10 minutes for questions after each speaker
- last 30 minutes for open sharing
- workshop fee, $30 per person
Also, what topics would you suggest? If you were to attend a workshop for family caregivers, what are your three most pressing issues that you would want addressed?
We are excited about this workshop. I look forward to hearing your suggestions. Also, if you are in the Atlanta area on August 15th, I’d like to see you at the workshop. More specifics later.
UPDATE: Register here
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May 7, 2009 - 06:05:17very nice of you to be putting together this workshop. Your experience and insights will be most helpful im sure. Thanks for blogging about your caregiving experiences.
Hello – I just came across your blog. I am a Caregiver Coach in Minnesota. I think your workshop is a great idea and will be helpful to many. We have had similar things in our area. One topic that caregivers have found particularly helpful is Planning Ahead for Legal and Financial Issues. I have heard Elderlaw attorneys speak on this subject. If you are targeting Alzheimer’s caregivers, a session on managing behaviors would be great too. Maybe someone from the local Alzheimer’s Association would be willing to speak on that?
Good luck with your event!
Missy, thanks for the feedback. This will be my first Caregivers Workshop but it is coming along well.
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