2010 Caregiver Day of R&R (Resources and Relaxation)

HESSCO will be offering the 7th Annual Caregiver Day of Resources and Relaxation on September 15, 2010 at Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood. This day combines opportunities for caregivers to attend educational programs and experience various relaxing therapies such as chair massage and reiki. An exhibitor fair will also feature local service providers who support family caregivers.

The conference will span 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM with a Welcome Session starting at 9:15. There will be specific time to visit the exhibitor fair from 8:30 – 9:15 AM and 1:30 – 2:30 PM. Participants will also have the opportunity for an individual consultation with various family care experts and will be able to choose from a variety of educational sessions.

All caregivers are welcome to attend. The educational sessions will focus on caregivers who provide care for elders or disabled adults and grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Caregivers who would like to attend can print a Registration Form and mail to HESSCO Elder Services. The fee for this program is $10.00 for caregivers and includes a buffet lunch.

Conference Schedule:
8:30 Registration/Check-In
8:30 - 9:30 Exhibitor Fair Open
9:15 - 10:00 Welcome Session
"Five Lessons I Learned as a Family Caregiver"
Speaker: Kathleen Heery, MS, RN, CCM
10:15 - 11:15 Educational Session 1 (Choose One):
A. Legal Planning for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Steve Mathews, Attorney
B. Men As Caregivers Support Group
Sara Chaloux, MSW
Terry Tomasello, Care Manager
C. Living and Coping with Memory Loss
Susan Rowlett, LICSW
D. Round Table Discussion (Choose One)
1. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
2. Understanding State Home Care
11:15 - 11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:30 Educational Session 2 (Choose One)
A. Resident Rights in Long Term Care
Susan Lubin, HESSCO Ombudsman
Marilyn Peters, HESSCO Ombudsman
B. Changing Attitudes in Alzheimer's Care: Getting Into the Personhood
Michelle Wyman, LSW
Susan O'Connell, LSW
C. How Can Consumer Directed Care Give You Control and Flexibility
Tricia Collins, Care Manager
Sheila Carlton, Registered Nurse
D. Round Table Discussion (Choose One)
1. Gardening for Stress Relief
2. When Family Members Refuse Care
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
Closing Remarks
1:30 - 2:30 Exhibitor Fair Open
1:30 - 2:30 Individual Consultations



Sponsorship Opportunities

HESSCO Elder Services is pleased to be working with a number of sponsors this year to bring this conference to area caregivers. The Platinum Sponsors for 2010 include: Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center at Patriot Place, BrightStar, Care Resolutions, Eaton Apothecary, and Right at Home.
There are sponsorship opportunities available for area service providers who would like to support this conference and participate in the exhibitor fair. Sponsorship information is available through this website or email indicating your interest in sponsoring the conference.

2010 Caregiver Conference Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)
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