MIO- Region 9 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is hosting a free Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness Conference on Fri., April 19, at the Mio Baptist Church (357 South Mt. Tom Road, Mio) from 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
The Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness Conference is a day-long event designed to give caregivers useful information and rest from the stress of caregiving. Whether you are a family caregiver, professional caregiver, or volunteer working with older adults, Region 9 AAA encourages you, your friends, and family to attend this free conference.
Reasons to attend this year’s Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness Conference:
- Useful tips and information you can take home.
- Learn new ways to engage individuals with dementia.
- Connect with other caregivers.
- To be better prepared to provide care and handle challenging situations.
- Gain new perspectives on your caregiving journey.
- Learn techniques that will help reduce your stress levels.
- There will be an array of vendors who offer supportive services.
- Useful giveaway items.
- No cost you!
The Area Agency on Aging can help connect older adults and family caregivers to more resources and can be reached at 989-358-4600. There is also an online resource list at www.nemcsa.org/senior-services.
