Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging will host its annual caregiving conference on Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11890 Fairhill Road, Cleveland, bringing together caregivers, professionals and community members to explore both the personal and policy dimensions of caregiving.
The event, titled “From Story to Strategy: Empowering Caregivers, Shaping Policy,” will feature Regina Brett, The Plain Dealer journalist, bestselling author and caregiver advocate, who will open the morning session with remarks about navigating dementia care.
Dasha Kiper, author of “Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain,” will deliver the keynote presentation. Kiper will draw on neuroscience and her experience supporting caregivers to explain why caregiving feels overwhelming and how understanding the brain’s limitations can help caregivers adapt with compassion and resilience.
A panel discussion featuring local caregivers will follow, moderated by Tiffany Tarpley, anchor of Good Morning Cleveland.
The afternoon session shifts to policy and advocacy, with experts from Collaborate Cleveland, the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP Ohio discussing how policies can help caregivers balance responsibilities and maintain well-being, including paid family caregiver leave.
Tickets cost $60 for professionals, with continuing education credits available for social workers. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m., with conference sessions starting at 9 a.m.
Group registration is available by contacting Megan Huth at mhuth@benrose.org.
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging has supported adults and their caregivers since 1908 through accessible, centralized programs and services. For more information, visit benrose.org.
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