Family Caregiver Retreat 

"A Time for You."

 Who should attend?

Anyone who cares for a person of any age with special needs.  As a family or professional caregiver, you are integral to the independence and well being of a person who depends on you.  But, who takes care of you? 

This two-day retreat will give you emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental respite that is so vital.  You will have the opportunity to reflect, energize, and create.  We are excited that this retreat will bring a lot of caregiver expertise.  After all, who better knows what you are going through?

Activities offered: 

• A Caregiver's Journey
• Stress Management
• Learn How to Make a Scarf (supplies provided)
• Scrapbooking time (bring your pictures and any tools you have)
• How Animals are Important for Everyone
• The Changing Identity of Caregivers
• Group Nature Walk
• Manicures provided
• Enjoy Riverside Zoo (complimentary Zoo Pass)
• Visit Scotts Bluff National Monument (complimentary pass)
• Enjoy a special performance with Wayne and Wingnut

Event Details:

• Cost is $10.00 per person for family caregivers and $50.00 per person for professionals and respite providers.  This includes meals, presentations, and planned activities.
• A block of rooms has been reserved at the Monument Inn and Suites, 1130 M St, Gering, NE. Ask for the Caregiver Retreat rate of $80.64/night.  Lodging Scholarships of $25 are available.  Please indicate your request on the registration page and contact Sherri Blome at 308-432-8190.
• Respite services will not be available on site.  Please call 1-866-RESPITE (737-7483) and ask for respite funding to attend the retreat.
• CEUs are not available for this event because of the retreat format.

Partial funding for this event is provided by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.

 

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