We are just over the moon to announce that Mikal Shapiro will be a special guest at the Heartland Caregiving Conference 
Mikal Shapiro is a Kansas City folk singer and caregiver for her mom, Charlotte. She has toured extensively across the United States and is currently in the studio recording her new album.
November 2 is going to be such a special day! Caregivers, please join us!!
Conference Agenda*
Details to be added as they are confirmed.
Saturday
11/2
8:00-9:00am
Registration
Networking
Light Breakfast
9:00-9:45am
Welcome & Conference Kickoff
9:45-10:00am
Travel to Learning Sessions / Resource Shopping
10:00-10:45am
Learning Sessions (Breakouts)
- Meal Planning & Preparation Permission Slip for Caregivers
Brittani Rhoades, Lifestyle Director @ Meadowbrook Senior Living - Decreasing Caregiver Burnout through Physical Therapy
Heather McCoy, Residential Sales and Outreach Coordinator @ Bishop Spencer Place - Home Modifications for Aging in Place
Olivia Fry, Clinical Specialist - Home Modification @ Thrive Homes - Self-Love Chair Yoga
Nancy Baum, Certified Yoga Instructor @ CBD American Shaman
12:00-12:45pm
Lunch
Performance by Special Guest
Mikal Shapiro
Kansas City folk singer and caregiver to Charlotte
12:45-1:00pm
Travel to Learning Sessions / Resource Shopping
1:00-1:45pm
Learning Sessions (Breakouts)
- Alternative Death Care Home Funerals and Eco Burials
Sarah Crews, Director @ Heart Land Prairie Cemetery - Fall Prevention for Caregivers
Amy Vance @ Active Aging Wellness - Different Strokes for Different Folks: Support and Living Options for our Elders
Rachel Hiles, Founder @ Sandwiched & Ron Braun, CarePatrol - Self-Love Chair Yoga
Nancy Baum, Certified Yoga Instructor @ CBD American Shaman
2:00-2:45pm
Learning Sessions (Breakouts)
- Using Mom's Long Term Care Insurance (and Buying my Own)
Dawn Crouch @ Safe Oasis Insurance - Healthy Living for The Brain And Body
Bonnie Mahar Smith, Volunteer Community Educator @ Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter
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Supporting Caregivers Through the Role of Death Doulas: A Compassionate Approach to End of Life Care
Niki Staab, President @ KC End of Life - Self-Love Chair Yoga
Nancy Baum, Certified Yoga Instructor @ CBD American Shaman
3:00-3:30pm
Resource Shopping & Networking (last chance!)
Ruby Jeans Juicery Juice Tasting
3:30-4:00pm
Closing Keynote: Laughter for Health & Happiness
Deborah Shouse
Co-Founder Dementia Friendly Kansas City, Dementia Advocate, Writer, and Speaker
Ron Zoglin
Co-Founder Dementia Friendly Kansas City, Dementia Advocate, Writer, and Speaker
4:00-4:30pm
Door Prizes
Debrief
Adjourn
*Just like life, time and activities subject to change
