AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Challenges in Caregiving
Giving Care, Taking Care a conference for family and paid caregivers.
June 7, 2010
9:00am - 4:30pm , Tukwila Community Center
Are you caring for an elder or an adult with disabilities?
Learn how to:
- Plan for Legal & Financial Issues
- Find Helpful Resources in Your Community
- Reduce Family Conflict Around Caregiving
- Use Stress Management & Relaxation Techniques
- Problem-solve Behaviors in persons with Dementia or Developmental Disabilities
- … and Much More!
Keynote Speaker: Megan Cole. Television/stage actress and national speaker Megan Cole brings her intelligence, passion, and wit to the conference as this year’s keynote speaker.
Audiences are inspired by Ms. Cole’s ability to capture the voices of both caregivers and care receivers.
Ms. Cole brings to life the caregiving experience and shares essential skills for compassionate communication.
Early Registration Deadline
Reduced fee until May 24, 2010
- $25 – family and volunteer caregivers
- $50 – agency-based caregivers
Limited space – you must pre-register
There is no registration at the door
Next steps
- To receive a conference brochure and registration form, email: caregivingconference@dshs.wa.gov Make sure to include your name and full mailing address in the email. Brochures are sent out in mid-April.
- For questions about the conference itself, email: Kortelm@dshs.wa.gov.
- Click here to download a conference flyer to pass along to others.
