Caring for the Caregiver Lake County Caregivers Conference

Caring for the Caregiver Conference on March 8
Co-Sponsored by JourneyCare

Caring for someone who is seriously ill can be very challenging, as well as physically and emotionally draining. To do a good job as a caregiver, you must take care of yourself. Self-care is about meeting your own needs so you will be able to be a better caregiver.

Caring for the Caregiver…The Third Annual Lake County Caregivers Conference on Saturday, March 8 will provide information and resources for family caregivers.  The conference is from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at University Center, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake. Ill.

Conference Presentations include:

10:15-11:30 a.m.
Getting Your Ducks in a Row
Navigating the financial aspects of caregiving
Anthony Ferraro, Elder Law Attorney

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Diagnosing the Diagnosis—Dementias Defined
Explaining some of the common diagnoses for differing types of dementia symptoms
Dr. Joshua LaVigne, Director, NeuroClinc and Assessments

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cognitive Fitness—It’s On Everyone’s Mind
Discussion of the latest research about the brain; engaging and fun activities
Joanne Tesler-Frere, Director, Baehr & Baehr’s CogFit-Quest, Ltd.
Charles Bonilla, Head Brain Trainer, Cog-Fit-Quest, Ltd.

There is no fee to attend the conference. However, pre-registration is required by going to www.brightstarcare.com/gurnee/lake-county-caregiver-conference
or by calling 847-782-8282 by Feb. 28.

Limited free respite care can be provided by BrightStarCare with advanced registration. For more information, please ask when registering for the conference.

Other sponsors include: BrightStar Care; Dimensions Home Health Care; Winchester House and Christine C. Damon, Gerontologist and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist.