2020 Oklahoma Caregivers Virtual Conferences- November 5 and November 12

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Time and time again, numerous studies show caregiving takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on family caregivers. Over time, up to 70 percent of full-time caregivers develop symptoms of depression from the stress and workload.

In an effort to support caregivers and to focus on their health and well-being join us for two, free “2020 Oklahoma Caregivers Virtual Conferences” to celebrate family caregivers across the lifespan.

November 5, 2020 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - REGISTER HERE

• Sessions include “Caregivers in the Workforce” and “Caregivers of Older Adults”.

November 12, 2020 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - REGISTER HERE

• Sessions include “Caregivers of Children with Special Needs” and “Caregivers of Individuals 16 – 59 Years Old”.

Family caregivers across the lifespan and organizations that provide supports for children to older adults will offer information on a variety of helpful topics. Through the various sessions, attendees can learn about:

• Respite programs

• Improving health and wellness

• Ways to recharge and energize

• Employed caregiver resources

• Supports across the lifespan from children to older adults

Each attendee will have an opportunity to win gift cards throughout the day. Special accommodations can be requested for the virtual ZOOM format. There are $50 educational vouchers available per session for a family caregiver to pay a temporary care provider to assist with their loved one while they participate in a session.

Community partners include the Oklahoma Caregiver Coalition, DHS Aging Services, Sooner SUCCESS, Sunbeam Family Services, Cox Homelife Care, AARP Oklahoma, Oklahoma Family Health, Caregiver Magazine and Morton Comprehensive Health Services.