Conference Program 2018

9th Annual Caring Connections Caregiver Con ference and Resource Fair " Caregiving with Open Hearts and Helping Hands " Thursday, March 8, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Edwards Hall New River Community College

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 Approximately 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care in the last 12 months .  The value of services provided by informal caregivers is estimated at $470 billion in 2013.  65% of care recipients are female, with an average age of 69.4 years of age .  Among spousal caregivers aged 75+, both sexes provide equal amounts of care .  The number of hours dedicated to caregiving increases with the age of the caregiver .  36% of female caregivers handle the most difficult caregiving tasks ; 24% for their male counterparts , who are more likely to help with finances, other less burdensome tasks, and arrangement of care.  Family caregivers spend an average of 24.4 hours per week providing care .  Nearly 1 in 4 caregivers spends 41 hours or more per week providing care.  The average duration of a caregiver’s role is 4 years .  85% of caregivers care for a relative or other loved one.  75% of caregivers reside within 20 minutes of their care recipient.  Older caregivers are more likely to care for a spouse or partner .  3 to 6 million Americans are distance caregivers who provide care for a family member that resides an average of 450 miles away. Source: Family Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving, 2013

8:00-9:00: REGISTRATION / VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS Edwards 117 9:00- 9:15: WELCOME / OPENING SESSION Edwards 117 C 9:15 - 9:30:OPENING WELCOME FROM CAREGIVERS: Edwards Hall - Music Video: Peter Rosenberger - Caregiver's Opening Greeting: Lindy Waterbeck Terry 9:30 - 10:30: KEYNOTE SESSION : “The Juggling Act of the Modern Caregiver ", Pete Shrock Edwards 117 C 10:30 - 10:45: BREAK 10:45 - 12:00: MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS SESSION A: " The Battle for Balance: Finding Your Self in Family Caregiving" , Avi Hopkins Edwards 117 C SESSION B : Caring for a Loved One: How Smart Home Technology Supports Caregivers " , Chris Moore Edwards 206 SESSION C : " Virtual Dementia Simulation" , Michael Cranwell, Melisha Darnell ( NOTE : Simulation will be available throughout the course of the day's conference.) Edwards 123 & Edwards126 SESSION D: " Building the Pathway to Medicaid Waivers" , Megan Moore, Shayna Thacker Edwards 120 12:00-1:00: LUNCH / VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS Edwards Hall 1:00-3:30: AFTERNOON PRESENTATIONS Edwards 117 C 1:00 - 2:00: "Devotion of Caregivers", Ricky Cox 2:00 - 3:00 : “Self Care for the Caregiver's Soul" , Angela McGoldrick 3:00 – 3:30: CLOSING REMARKS/DOOR PRIZES Winners must be present to claim door prizes.

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Pete Shrock, for the past 15 years, has served as an emotional first responder in situations of grief, trauma, and crisis, both locally and on a national level. His early contributions in social work led to a 10-year career as the Chief Program Officer for Comfort Zone Camp, a bereavement camp for children. Pete’s belief in supplying people with the tools they need to foster community self-care and healing proved successful at both Comfort Zone Camp and in

trauma situations nationwide, where he supported the Navy SEAL community and those affected by the tragedies at 9/11, Sandy Hook, and Virginia Tech. Most recently, Pete partnered with Craig Shealy and Matt Paxton to create Legacy Navigator, a full-service estate management company. As Chief People Officer, Pete brings a deep understanding of the grief that accompanies death or other difficult transitions like downsizing or divorce. When Pete isn’t delivering keynotes and workshops around the country, he lives in Richmond with his wife and two young daughters.

Caregiver Conference Presenters Ricky Cox grew up and lives in Floyd County, teaches American Literature, Appalachian Folklore, and an introductory course in Appalachian Studies at Radford University. Michael Cranwell has worked in the healthcare industry for the past 12 years & currently is the Administrator/Team Leader of Heritage Hall–Rich Creek. Melisha Darnell serves in the role of Vice President of Quality Improvement, provides direct supervision of Heritage Home Health, and facilitates a monthly quality assurance performance improvement process. Avi Hopkins has over 20 years of operations, finance, and nonprofit experience and currently works with Legacy Navigator in the Richmond community to build a network supporting families in distress. Tina King has served as the Executive Director of the New River Valley Agency on Aging since 2006 and has worked within the agency since 1983 helping to implement and execute services and new programs to better meet the needs of the aging population. She is also the Executive Director for the New River Valley Senior Services, Inc. and Pulaski Area Transit. Angela McGoldrick is a licensed professional counselor and specializes in couples & families, self care, self-esteem building, life transitions, and career/life counseling. Megan Moore works as Care Coordinator and certified Options Counselor with the New River Valley Agency on Aging and has been trained in Person- Centered Counseling and Care Transitioning. Pete Shrock currently works for Legacy Navigator and has served as an emotional first responder in situations of grief, trauma, & crisis and supported those affected by the tragedies at 9/11, Sandy Hook, and Virginia Tech. Lindy Waterbeck Terry has been involved with hospice and end-of-life care for 13 years, as both a care-giver, a volunteer, and an end-of-life doula. Shayna Th cker works as an Aging and Disability Services Specialist , Care Transitions Coach, and Options Counselor and her previous experiences include her work as a Family Services Specialist as well as a Patient Access representative in an acute care setting. Chris Moore is a certified aging in place specialist ( CAPS ), certified environmental access consultant ( CEAC ), and certified graduate remodeler ( CGR ), and performs comprehensive home evaluations in order to recommend home modifications.

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“The Juggling Act of the Modern Caregiver" Pete Shrock First steps in balancing family, career, and social & personal commitments while managing these roles in caregiving relationships; tackling stigmas & negative self-talk caregivers face and highlighting why caregivers are doing better than they think. 10:30-10:45: BREAK 10:45-12:00: MORNING BREAK-OUT SESSIONS BREAK-OUT SESSION A: Edwards 117 C “The Battle for Balance: Finding Your Self in Family Caregiving" Avi Hopkins Empowering yourself to manage family expectations, create processes that work for your caregiving style, and combat compassion fatigue. BREAK-OUT SESSION B: Edwards 123 " Caring for a Loved One: How Smart Home Technology Supports Caregivers ” Chris Moore Realistic, person-centered smart technology that addresses safety concerns while maintaining independence for the individual; interactive discussion of remote support technology that eases care transitions and create greater peace of mind for caregivers. BREAKOUT SESSION C: Edwards 123 & Edwards 126 " Virtual Dementia Simulation" Michael Cranwell & Melisha Darnell An opportunity for participants to engage in an interactive experience into the daily challenges of a person living with dementia or confusion. “The Ju gling Act of the Modern Caregiver" P te Shrock First steps in b lancing family, career, and social & personal commitments while m naging th se roles in caregiving relationships; tackling stigmas & negative self-talk caregivers face and highlighting why caregivers are doing better than they think. 10:30-10:45: BREAK 10:45-12: 0: MOR ING BREAK-OUT SESSIONS BREAK-OUT SESSION A: Edwards 117 C “The Battle for B lance: Finding Your Self in Family Careg ving" Avi Hopkins Empowering yourself to manage family expec ations, create proces es that work for your caregiving style, and combat compassion fatigue. BREAK-OUT SESSION B: Edwards 123 " Caring for a Loved One: How Smart Home Techn logy Su ports Caregivers ” Chris Moore Realistic, person-cent red smart techn logy that addres es safety concerns while mainta ning independence for the individual; interactive discussion of remote support technology that ea es care transitions and create greater peace of mind for caregivers. BREAKOUT SESSION C: Edwards 123 & Edwards 126 " Virtual Dementia Simulation" Michael Cranwell & Melisha Darnell An opportunity for participants to engage in an interactive experience into the daily challenges of a person living with dementia or confusion.

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BREAKOUT SESSION D: Edwards 120 " Building the Pathway to Medicaid Waivers" Megan Moore, Shayna Thacker Identifying the "tools" for Medicaid covered long-term services and supports through interactive discussion. 12:00-1:00: LUNCH Edwards 117 AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1:00-1:30: " Devotion of Caregivers Edwards 117 C Ricky Cox A musical presentation in celebration of the devotion of caregivers, measured out over months and years, so slowly, steadily, and quietly that it passes unnoticed outside the rooms and homes where it is bestowed. 1:30-2:30: “S lf Care for the Caregiver's Soul" Edwards 117 C Angela McGoldrick An invitation for caregivers to awaken the senses and indulge in learning the keys to self care and the importance to reconnect with oneself in order to be the best YOU can be! 2:30-3:00: CLOSING REMARKS/DOOR PRIZES: Edwards 117 C Winners must be present to claim door prizes.

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~ AARP Virginia ~ ~ Bath Fitter ~ ~ Brain Injury Services of SWVA Virginia ~ ~ Carilion Home Care & Hospice ~ ~ Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg ~ ~ Commonwealth Senior Living at Radford ~ ~ Community Health Center of the New River Valley ~ ~ Dept. of Veterans Services-Veteran and Family Support~ ~ Enroll Virginia - Southwest Va. Legal Aid Society ~ ~ Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge~ ~ Giles Health and Family Center ~ ~ Kindred at Home ~ ~ Legacy Navigator ~ ~ Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center ~ ~ Medi Home Health & Hospice ~ ~ Memorial Gardens of the New River Valley ~ ~ Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care ~ ~ New River Valley Disability Resource Center ~ ~ Office of Senator Tim Kaine ~ ~ Office of Senator Mark Warner ~ ~ Pulaski Adult Day Service and Fall Prevention Center ~ ~ Simply Home, LLC ~ ~ Solid Rock Enterprises ~ ~ The Crossings at Blacksburg ~ ~ Tri-Area Community Health ~ ~ Virginia Cooperative Extension-Pulaski Unit ~ ~ Virginia Department of Health ~ ~ Virginia Department of Veterans Services- Wytheville ~ ~ Virginia Senior Medicare Patrol ~ ~ Virginia Tech Adult Day Services ~ ~ Warm Hearth Village/ Warm Hearth at Home ~ ~ Women's Resource Center of the NRV ~ Other Conference Support Provided Through Contributions by: ~ Private Contributor in Loving Memory of Family Member ~ ~ Donation from Virginia Tech ~ ~ Good Samaritan Hospice ~ ~ Home Instead Senior Care ~