FALL CONFERENCE – Caregivers Together 2024 (Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, 2024)
Caregivers Together – Empowering Communities is bringing together influential voices in caregiving to share their knowledge, insights, and personal stories. Join Caregiver Alberta on November 1-2 in Edmonton, Alberta, for an inspiring and empowering conference.
Meet Some of the Inspiring Speakers:
- Dr. Cormac Russell: A leading expert in community development, Dr. Russell will deliver a keynote on “Connected Community – Asset-Based Community Development.” His session will explore how communities can leverage their strengths to support caregivers
- Linda Powell: Join us at the Banquet where Linda will share her heartfelt journey as a caregiver. Her story is one of resilience, strength, and hope.
- Grant Bruno: Grant will be speaking on “Empowering First Nations Caregiving,” focusing on integrating traditional and modern caregiving practices to create a more inclusive approach.
- Liv Mendelsohn: As the Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, Liv will discuss the upcoming National Caregiving Strategy, offering insights into what it means for caregivers across Canada.
How to Attend:
- In-Person: at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton.
- Satellite Locations: Attend their satellite watch parties in Fort McMurray or Lethbridge.
- Virtually: Access the conference online from anywhere via our Whova platform.
ONLINE SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS IN ALBERTA
Writers’ Circle:
- Participants will receive a journal prompt, write, and then share their thoughts with one another.
- Bi-weekly on Wednesdays,
- 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (online)
Compass for the Caregiver:
- This education course is designed to equip caregivers with more skills and strategies for managing stress within their role.
- Session dates and times vary
Caregivers Book Club
- four weeks, three books, great company and conversation!
- Every 2nd Thursday of the month,
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (online)
Men’s Den Caregiver Support Community
- a small group gathering for male caregivers.
- Bi-weekly on Wednesdays,
- 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (online)
SIGN UP FOR SOME AMAZING RESOURCES
Caregiver Alberta has a fantastic monthly e-newsletter. If you are a caregiver or know someone who is, we highly recommend you sign up to receive their monthly resources.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
The Caregiver Coach provides one-on-one support. You can connect by:
- Phone: 780-453-5088 | 1-877-453-5088 (toll-free)
- Email: su*****@ca***************.ca
