Easterseals Hosts Caregiver Conference

New Castle, DE – Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) are hosting the 11th annual Easterseals Caregiver Conference. This year’s virtual event will be held August 24-26. This is a FREE event.

With the generous support of Highmark Delaware, Easterseals is excited to introduce this year’s Keynote Speaker, Breeda Miller. Miller has used her professional experience serving clients in health care organizations, corporations, academic institutions, and non-profit communities, as well as her personal experience as a caregiver for her mother to inform her presentations about self-care for caregivers. Through the power of story, audience interaction and warm-hearted humor, Breeda Miller presents strategies that make a difference.

To register call 302-221-2087 or visit https://www.easterseals.com/de/get-involved/events/2021-caregiver-conference.html.

The theme of this year’s event is “Take A Break, Before You Break”. The topics are pertinent for caregivers caring for loved ones of all ages, but each day features a different caregiver focus. Although virtual, caregivers will be able to connect with and learn from other caregivers each day through our virtual lunchtime “Chat and Chew”. Caregivers are invited to register for this FREE conference – anyone registered by August 6th will receive pre-conference materials and a chance to win a door prize.

“We are excited for this year’s Caregiver Conference that puts the attention on the caregiver. So much of caregivers’ focus is on their loved one. The conference is a nice way to turn that focus toward the caregiver to make sure they have the tools they need,” Kenan Sklenar, President/CEO of Easterseals, said. “Easterseals is proud to be able to use innovative ways to provide to once again offer this important conference virtually for families who do the great work of caring for their loved ones every day.”

The Caregiver Conference is one example of the ongoing partnership between Easterseals and DSAAPD to address the growing needs of Delaware caregivers. In addition, the Easterseals Community Outreach Program offers resources and support to caregivers through its many programs including: The Caregiver Resource Center, Lifespan Respite grants, FYI Assistive Technology Financing program and the assistive technology demonstration center.

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Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore offers a range of services, including children’s therapies, assistive technology, recreational camping, day programs for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, and respite services for caregivers. To learn more about how Easterseals helps children and adults with disabilities, call 1-800-677-3800 or visit www.de.easterseals.com.