Become a Vendor at the Heartland Caregiving Conference
In-Person & Virtual | November 4, 2023
Sandwiched KC invites you share your products, programs, and services with those who need them.
Our conference will feature Resource Shopping (aka Vendors/Exhibitors) so that family caregivers who attend the conference can learn about goods and services, programs, and resources in the community that can help them meet their needs as they are caring for a loved one. We will have several opportunities for attendees to visit with you.
Vendor fee: $250
Sandwiched will invoice you upon confirming your participation in our event.
Deadline: September 30, 2023 OCTOBER 20, 2023
Space is limited! Reserve your spot today!
PLEASE NOTE: Submitting the vendor form does not guarantee your participation.
Sign up to be a Vendor
Questions?
Contact rachel@sandwichedkc.com
or call (816) 472-9178.
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
