Local Government. Regional Impact.
The Striking a Balance: A Family Caregiver Conference showcases local, state and national resources for family caregivers to help ease the challenges that unpaid caregivers face while caring for their loved ones. The 23nd annual conference will take place virtually and in person with online sessions starting Monday, Aug. 12, and ending Thursday , Aug. 15. A town-hall, keynote discussion and resource fair conclude the conference in person on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.
Striking a Balance connects family caregivers with new resources, tools and techniques that improves their total quality of care while forging a path to one of the most valuable caregiver resources — each other. Attending nonprofessional caregivers are invited to share their own experiences with their peers during the conference. The conference features a keynote speaker during lunch, multiple break out sessions from local and national caregiving and gerontologist, and a resource fair consisting of local aging services organizations.
Striking a Balance: A Family Caregiver Conference is presented by:
This program is funded in part by Texas Health and Human Services.
The 2024 Conference Schedule
Virtual Sessions
1-2:30 p.m. Monday, August 12
Advanced Care Planning
Hospice Austin’s Ginny Erboe and Beryl Kenney present “Advance Care Planning”. Thinking and talking about what kind of health care we might want, if there comes a time when we can’t speak for ourselves, is the greatest gift we can give to those we love. This session includes how to identify your wishes, decide who you would like to speak for you, discuss your wishes with loved ones, and the basics of advance directives.
1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13
Hoarding Behaviors
Helen Flores will share valuable information and resources to support people who are struggling with Hoarding Disorders.
1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday
Long-distance Caregiving
Aging Life Care Professionals Catherine Vergara of CareFor, and Lina Supnet-Zapata of Mir Senior Care Management present “Long Distance Care Giving”. Thinking holistically about how to care for a loved one from a distance can be a challenge. Learn how to build your caregiving team.
1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15
Resource HUBs
Central Texas is home to some wonderful Resource HUBs including the Area Agency on Aging, AGE of Central Texas, Connect ATX and United Way. Hear from each of these organizations to more fully understand how each can support you on your caregiving journey. Featured speakers include Siena Lindemann, Monica Hale, Bonnie How, Susie Drum, Sarah Evans and Ashley Atwood.
The 2024 Conference Schedule
In-Person Fair & Keynotes
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, August 17
Key Notes & Resource Fair
Time & Location
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024
The Norris Conference Center
2525 W. Anderson Ln. #365
Austin, TX 78757