The Heartland Caregiving Conference
November 4, 2023
Founder’s Hall @ Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
415 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
A conference for those who are helping
The Heartland Caregiving Conference invites family caregivers in the Kansas City Metro to gather to learn best practices in self-care and caregiving, discover community resources that can help as they care for a loved one, and decrease isolation by connecting with others who share a similar experience.
The conference will take place November 4, 2023, to kick off National Family Caregivers Month. We want to celebrate the vital care and selfless sacrifices of countless daughters, sons, husbands, wives, grandchildren, and nieces & nephews here in Kansas City provide every day.
We hope you will join us!
Registration
Space is limited. Register today!
In-Person
FREE
thanks to our generous sponsors!
INCLUDES:
Lunch
Conference Schwag Bag
DOOR PRIZES!!!
Registration Deadline: November 1, 2023
HOST A RESOURCE TABLE
Does your business or organization have products, programs, and services to share with family caregivers? Become a vendor at The Heartland Caregiving Conference!
SPONSOR OUR EVENT
Caregiving is a universal experience that affects people from all walks of life. Put your business or organization in front of hundreds of eyes and show support for those who are working hard to take care of their loved ones.
VOLUNTEER AT THE CONFERENCE
If you’re passionate about helping family caregivers, we could use you on November 4! If you stay for at least half of the day, we’ll feed you lunch.
Conference Agenda*
Saturday
11/04
8:00-9:00am
Registration
Networking
Light Breakfast
9:00-9:45am
Welcome
Opening Keynote: Proper Prior (Estate) Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Tina Parsley Hughes
Managing Attorney, Lighthouse Legal, LLC
9:45-10:00am
Travel to Learning Sessions / Resource Shopping
10:00-10:45am
Learning Sessions (Breakouts)
- Inside MARC: Getting the Most from Your Area Agency on Aging
Sarah Albin, Integrated Care Specialist III, MARC - Maintaining a Home for Aging in Place
Rachel Ohlhausen, Director of Program Operations - Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City and Seroj Terian, Community Handystaff Lead - Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City - Pitfalls to Avoid in Paying for Nursing Home Care
Tina Parsley Hughes, Managing Attorney - Lighthouse Legal, LLC
10:45am-12:00pm
Resource Shopping (Vendor fair)
12:00-12:45pm
Lunch
Catered by Ruby Jean's Juicery
12:45-1:00pm
Travel to Learning Sessions / Resource Shopping
1:00-1:45pm
Learning Sessions (Breakouts)
- Home Modifications and Resources You Should Know
Dr. Brandy Archie, Founder, CEO - ASKSamie - Listen, Sing, Dance, and Play: Engaging in Music in Caregiving
Rachelle Morgan, Music therapist/Founder - Soundscaping Source - Power of Attorney or Guardianship, What Do I Need?
Russell Fracassa, Managing Attorney - Paths Law Firm
1:45-2:00pm
Travel to Learning Sessions
2:00-2:45pm
Learning Sessions (Breakouts)
- What in the World is A SNF?
Heather McCoy, Residential Outreach and Sales Coordinator - Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place - Caring for Caregivers in the Sandwich Generation
Rachel Blankenship, Advanced Care Planning Facilitator and Bioethical Mediator - Rings of Care KC, Inc. and Nicole Staab, End of Life Doula and Advanced Planning Facilitator - Rings of Care KC, Inc. - Self-Love Chair Yoga for Caregivers
Nancy Baum - CBD American Shaman
2:45-3:15pm
Resource Shopping & Networking
Rehydrate & Refuel with snacks and
Juice Tasting from Ruby Jean's Juicery
3:15-3:45pm
Closing Keynote: Are you Thriving or Just Surviving?
Novella Perrin Ph.D.
Retired Professor of Gerontology, University of Central Missouri
3:45-4:15pm
Laughter for Health and Happiness
4:15-4:30pm
Door Prizes!!!
Adjourn
*Just like life, time and activities subject to change
Thank you to the Heartland Caregiving Conference Sponsors
Club Sponsors
SPECIAL THANKS
Resource Shopping Exhibitors
Soundscaping Source
Lighthouse Legal, LLC
Jewish Family Services Older Adult Services
Lifescape Law & Development, LLC
Southern Comfort Activities
Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place
CarePatrol of KCMO
Paths Law Firm
Assured Trust Company
Heart of America Alzheimer’s Association
CBD American Shaman
Re.Use.Full
Steadii
CenterWell
ArchWell Health
Aspire Senior Living
Donors
Chicken N Pickle – North Kansas City
Pirtle Winery
Darling Yoga
The Practice Studio
bijin salon and spa
KC Current
Madd House Hill
Lavender Hill Farms
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