Educational Events
Designed specifically with the caregiver in mind, speakers present on topics to reduce caregiver stress.
Events For Family Caregivers
We offer various webinars and an annual symposium on topics related to emotional and logistical aspects of caregiving. These educational events are a beneficial way to gain resources, knowledge, perspective, insight, and hope. Sign up for an upcoming event or view some of our event recordings to join a community with others who understand your situation.
Sign up for our newsletter or check back here for upcoming webinars! Explore our collection of past recordings featuring a wide range of caregiving topics.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. MST/Arizona
Who will communicate your wishes to healthcare providers if you can’t? Advance care planning ensures your decisions are known and avoids confusion during medical crises. Carla Sutter, MSW, a seasoned expert in end-of-life tools and conversations, will lead a webinar on Arizona’s Healthcare Directives Registry (AzHDR), a secure platform for advance directives. Learn how to prepare key documents like living wills, healthcare power of attorney, and pre-hospital directives. Complimentary forms will be provided, and all information is for educational purposes.
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. MST/Arizona
Can words heal? How can poetry become a medicine for the soul? Join our upcoming webinar, PoetryRx: Healing Through Words. Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski, a Phoenix’s inaugural Poet Laureate, will guide caregivers in exploring the healing power of poetry. Discover how reading, writing, and lingering with poems can inspire mindfulness and renewal.
View Our Recent 2024 Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium
About the Symposium: Amy O’Rourke provides insight into caring for aging loved ones, regardless of their living situation, and navigating familial conflicts with compassion and understanding. Dr. Lewis sheds light on the complexities of caregiving relationships and offers strategies to navigate them with compassion, resilience, and mutual support.