Idaho Family Caregiver Conference – 2024 Agenda

Celebrating Caregivers as Care Champions

Family Caregiver Conference, March 9, 2024

Agenda will continue to be updated
All listed times are Mountain Standard Time (MST)

9:00 AM

Networking and Website Exploration

9:30 AM

Welcome on ZOOM Platform

9:45 AM

Keynote: The Power of We

Presented by: Darra Wray

10:45 AM

Morning Break

 

11:00 AM

Morning Breakout Sessions (select 1 session below to attend)

 

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ADRD Program (Update on Progress in Idaho)

Centers for Independent Living

Certified Family Homes in Idaho

Embracing Gratitude

Kinship Care Panel

Managing Big Behaviors in Little Children

Medicare and Medicaid

Self-Care for Caregivers (Create Your Personal Owner’s Manual)

988 – 24/7 Support for Caregivers

Winning Strategies Panel

12:00 PM

Lunch

 

Scavenger Hunt Closes

12:30 PM

Short Film Viewing and Discussion

Open Arms Dance Project: The Power of Movement and Music

Presented by: Megan Brandel and Sarah Gornik

1:15 PM

Panel Discussions (select 1 panel below to attend)

 

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Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers

Intricacies of Intimacy

2:15 PM

Afternoon Break

 

2:30 PM

Afternoon Breakout Sessions (select 1 session below to attend)

 

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Communities for Youth (Youth Mental Health Crisis Prevention)

Consumer/Caregiver-Driven Transitions

Dental Care of Individuals Who Have Disabilities

Direct Care Workforce

Idaho Dementia (A Workbook for Family Caregivers)

Just Keep Moving

Mediation for Managing Contentious Family Dynamics

Recovering from Emotional Pain of Loss

Respite: Where Can I Find It?

Transitioning from Parent to Coach 

3:30 PM

Scavenger Hunt Announcement

 

3:40 PM

Self-Care Reflection: Celebrating Champions

Presented by: Megan Brandel

4:00 PM

Closing Remarks