About This Event
Care for Family Caregivers
A Kaleidoscope of Wellness, Support and Self-Care
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm
Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute
Family Caregivers are invited to learn about resources, self-care practices, and join a community of support that acknowledges the challenges of caring for others while not losing focus of your own wellness. Vincentian welcomes you to a day designed to address the kaleidoscope of caregiver needs viewed through a whole-person wellness lens.
When caring for a spouse, older family member, friend, child, or all of the above, self-care can easily become the last priority. Engage with area experts from a variety of backgrounds who are eager to share knowledge and meet you wherever you are in your caregiving journey.
Keynote speaker Jennifer Antkowiak will present Take Care Tips: Self-Care Strategies to Help You Take Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others.
A delicious, wellness-inspired lunch will be provided by the Unconventional Kitchen.
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!
Grane Rx
Gold Sponsor
Bridges Hospice
Silver Sponsor
Bethany Hospice & Palliative Care
Bronze Sponsor
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. - Doors Open
9:00 a.m. - Welcome from Vincentian
9:15 a.m. - Age-Inclusive Communities to Support Caregivers presented by Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
10:00 a.m. - Breakout Session 1: Workshop of Your Choice
10:45 a.m. - Visit our Vendors
11:00 a.m. - Keynote Address presented by Jennifer Antkowiak
12:00 p.m. - Lunch and Roundtable Discussion
1:00 p.m. - Visit our Vendors
1:15 p.m. - Breakout Session 2: Workshop of Your Choice
2:15 p.m. - "No Caregiver Is an Island" presented by Vincentian
3:00 p.m. - Farewell
WORKSHOP OPTIONS (all workshops available during both breakout session options)
|
Introduction to LEGO Brick Club |
Learn how using LEGO play can help build social and emotional well-being for yourself and your loved ones. |
|
The Body Mechanics of Caregiving |
Suggestions on safe lifting, moving, and other helpful techniques to help protect you and the people you care for. |
|
What's Kindness Got to Do With It? |
Learn the importance of being kind to yourself as you take on the challenges of caring for others. |
|
Fermented Foods for Healthy Living |
Explore the many health benefits of fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kombucha and miso in this demo-based workshop. |
|
Downsizing Your Home, Not Your Lifestyle |
Create a plan for a downsizing conversation and strategy that enables your loved one to feel empowered through the transition. |
|
Stress Relief Practices for Caregivers |
Learn Mindfulness techniques that release tension, promote health, and facilitate relaxation. |
About Vincentian: Vincentian is a not-for-profit health care and human services organization that offers a continuum of care for more than 2,000 seniors per year, including independent living, personal care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The system welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds, and was founded in the Catholic tradition in 1924. Care For the Family Caregiver is part of Vincentian's Centennial Celebration of events. Learn more at vincentian.us
About This Event
Care for Family Caregivers
A Kaleidoscope of Wellness, Support and Self-Care
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm
Vincentian Learning and Engagement Institute
Family Caregivers are invited to learn about resources, self-care practices, and join a community of support that acknowledges the challenges of caring for others while not losing focus of your own wellness. Vincentian welcomes you to a day designed to address the kaleidoscope of caregiver needs viewed through a whole-person wellness lens.
When caring for a spouse, older family member, friend, child, or all of the above, self-care can easily become the last priority. Engage with area experts from a variety of backgrounds who are eager to share knowledge and meet you wherever you are in your caregiving journey.
Keynote speaker Jennifer Antkowiak will present Take Care Tips: Self-Care Strategies to Help You Take Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others.
A delicious, wellness-inspired lunch will be provided by the Unconventional Kitchen.
Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!
Grane Rx
Gold Sponsor
Bridges Hospice
Silver Sponsor
Bethany Hospice & Palliative Care
Bronze Sponsor
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. - Doors Open
9:00 a.m. - Welcome from Vincentian
9:15 a.m. - Age-Inclusive Communities to Support Caregivers presented by Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
10:00 a.m. - Breakout Session 1: Workshop of Your Choice
10:45 a.m. - Visit our Vendors
11:00 a.m. - Keynote Address presented by Jennifer Antkowiak
12:00 p.m. - Lunch and Roundtable Discussion
1:00 p.m. - Visit our Vendors
1:15 p.m. - Breakout Session 2: Workshop of Your Choice
2:15 p.m. - "No Caregiver Is an Island" presented by Vincentian
3:00 p.m. - Farewell
WORKSHOP OPTIONS (all workshops available during both breakout session options)
|
Introduction to LEGO Brick Club |
Learn how using LEGO play can help build social and emotional well-being for yourself and your loved ones. |
|
The Body Mechanics of Caregiving |
Suggestions on safe lifting, moving, and other helpful techniques to help protect you and the people you care for. |
|
What's Kindness Got to Do With It? |
Learn the importance of being kind to yourself as you take on the challenges of caring for others. |
|
Fermented Foods for Healthy Living |
Explore the many health benefits of fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kombucha and miso in this demo-based workshop. |
|
Downsizing Your Home, Not Your Lifestyle |
Create a plan for a downsizing conversation and strategy that enables your loved one to feel empowered through the transition. |
|
Stress Relief Practices for Caregivers |
Learn Mindfulness techniques that release tension, promote health, and facilitate relaxation. |
About Vincentian: Vincentian is a not-for-profit health care and human services organization that offers a continuum of care for more than 2,000 seniors per year, including independent living, personal care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The system welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds, and was founded in the Catholic tradition in 1924. Care For the Family Caregiver is part of Vincentian's Centennial Celebration of events. Learn more at vincentian.us