Event Description:
Join other family and friend caregivers for an informal "table talk" on providing compassionate care and support to aging loved ones .
Topics will include:
- Assessing & prioritizing your loved one's needs
- Self-care for the older caregiver
- Honoring your loved one's independence
- Communicating effectively
- Adding gerontology expertise to your loved one's care team Gerontology experts will also be on hand for Q&As. |
Guest experts include:
Andrew Heck, Psy.D., ABPP, Clinical Geropsychologist and Founder of GeroPartners, LLC as well as the Clinical Director of a geriatric mental health facility; and Laurie Blackman, LGSW, Assistant Director of the Howard University School of Social Work's Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center.
Dates:
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 5:30pm to 6:45pm EDT
Sponsor:
Kadamba Tree Foundation
Venue:
Event Type:
Keywords:
family caregiver, caregiving
Contact Name:
Kadamba Tree Foundation
Contact Email or Phone:
outreach@kadambatree.org or 202-480-9386
Location:
Kadamba Tree Foundation
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW
Fl. 10 (WeWork entrance)
Washington, DC 20009
Registration specifics:
Free. To attend, register online at: http://www.kadambatree.org/event-calendar/?event_id=43