Caregiver Conference Agenda

Monday

10:00am

and 

1:00 pm (repeated)

Welcoming Remarks By:

Easterseals Community Outreach Program Staff

Meet our Case Managers and ask your caregiving questions; get a virutal tour of our Resource Center; and learn about how to apply for and use the new round of respite grant funding.

Tuesday

10:00am

and

1:00pm 

How I have Thrived Being a Caregiver

 Caregiver Panel

"One of the greatest gifts you can give someone is support and help."  Our popular Caregiver Panel returns this year.  Hear from local caregivers who have found ways to  help them thrive as a caregiver.

*Have a question for the panel? Please email them to ataylor@esdel.org. Questions will be kept anonymous. 

Wednesday

10:00am

and

1:00pm (repeated)

Highmark Delaware Keynote:

Keynote Speaker – Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D 

Again this year, Highmark Delaware is sponsoring our keynote speaker, Barry J. Jacobs, Psy. D, clinical psychologist and family therapist. With a passion for enhancing support for family caregivers, he has authored several books and articles, as well as presented nationally and internationally. He even appeared on the Dr. Phil Show in 2017 as a caregiving expert!

Thursday

10:00am ("Free Your Mind")

and

1:00pm ("Snack Attack")

Care for Yourself!

Join us for two dynamic presentations by staff from First State Health and Wellness. Stacy Kelly will present "Free your Mind" an interactive session to help you de-stress and improve sleep by practicing mindfulness. "Snack Attack", presented by Dr. Tiffany Garcia, will help you learn about healthy alternatives to chips from the vending machine as you wait at the doctor's office!    

Friday

Get your Conference Bag

One of our biggest disappointments with not having an in-person conference is that you are not able to get information and resources from our many exhibitors.  We've remedied that - stop by one of our sites on Friday to pick up a bag of information from local companies and state agencies and a few special "goodies".  And thanks to generous support from WSFS Bank, also included in the bag will be a caregiver book from next year's keynote speaker.  Staff will be onsite to provide you with curbside, contactless pickup so you stay safe.  Be sure to note which location you will stop by on the registration page.