Caregiver Conference 2022

Location: Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View

All attendees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and ID.

9:00 to 10:00am - Check-in, enjoy Peet's coffee, talk with leading industry vendors, network with peers

10:00 to 11:05am - Welcome: Amy Yotopoulos, CEO/President of Avenidas.

Keynote: Producer, reporter, and writer Dave Iverson will discuss his book Winter Stars: An Elderly Mother, An Aging Son and Life's Final Journey. Learn more at www.daveiversonauthor.com. Q & A follows.

11:05 to 11:15am - Take a break!

11:15am to 12:30pm - Breakout Session 1 or 2 (you choose):

Learn about the signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety and when it's critical to seek professional help, caregiver support groups, resources for respite, and best practices for self-care.

This session will discuss transition points - and the medical, legal, financial considerations - to help you customize your caregiver checklist. You will receive tools and strategies for having conversations and making decisions.

12:30 to 1:15pm - Lunch: Relax and enjoy your lunch, chat with others, and visit sponsors for information

1:15 to 2:30pm - Breakout Session 3 or 4 (you choose):

Discover best practices for fall prevention and sustaining safety in the home. This session is for those of you caring for a loved one who has mobility issues, sensory loss, who may have a history of frequent visits to the ER, or anyone refusing to use a cane or walker.

Session 4: Caregivers Support Group

Facilitators will encourage participants to share challenges, strategies, resources, and tips within a group discussion.

Discussion facilitated by Dave Iverson and Paula Wolfson, LCSW, Manage, Avenidas Care Partners

2:30 to 3:30pm - Come experience a special "Caregiver Cafe" facilitated by Jenn Chan where you can share your story, try free specialty coffee drinks and cookies, and see if you have won a door prize!

Lunch and session choices are available at checkout.