AGE of Central Texas and Area Agency on Aging host 20th anniversary of free “Striking a Balance” caregiver conference

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference – the largest, longest-run free caregiver conference in Central Texas. Co-hosted by AGE of Central Texas and the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, the free conference event goes virtual with three days of online caregiving seminar from August 17th to the 19th to support family members who are caring for an older adult, followed by an in-person celebratory luncheon on August 21st.
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The annual event provides unpaid caregivers with relevant information and vital resources to help to ease the challenges of caring for an aging family member.
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Participants will discover local resources, acquire skills to better manage their caregiving situation, and connect with national and local experts on aging.
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Highlights of this year’s virtual conference seminars include Bob Stephen, Vice President of Family Caregiving and Long Term Care at AARP, speaking on “What Does the Future Hold for Caregiving?”
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In addition, best-selling author and columnist Dr. Barry J. Jacobs will discuss “Caregiver Compassion and Self-Care.”
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Additional presentations will include “Practical Tools for Dementia Caregiving” with Sarah Hyde-Williams from Senior Living Advisors of Texas, “Activities Caregivers Can Share with Older Adults Living with Cognitive Issues” with dementia expert Nancy Turco, and “The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Care” with Michael Gill, President of Texas Senior Living Locators.
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The in-person celebratory luncheon will be held on Saturday, August 21st, at the Norris Conference Center in Austin.
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The luncheon will feature special guest and television star Chet Garner, from The Daytripper, and will include an Information & Resource Fair.
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Registration for the “Striking a Balance” Caregiver Conference is free, and participants can register for as many sessions as they wish.
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Full conference details, presentation schedule, and free registration are available at http://TinyURL.com/SABconf2021, or by calling (512) 916-6182.
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For more information on the “Striking a Balance” Caregiver Conference, and other resources available locally for older adults and family caregivers, visit www.AGEofCentralTX.org or call (512) 451-4611.
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AGE of Central Texas is a leading regional non-profit delivering services, education, and assistance supporting the area’s rapidly growing population of older adults and their caregivers.
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Serving residents in Central Texas, AGE’s six core programs include adult day health care, caregiver education, early memory loss support, health equipment lending, resource information, and peer-based computer classes for older adults. Founded in 1986, AGE’s services cultivate strength, compassion, and community.