Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

9 – 11 a.m. MST

Featuring

Internationally Renowned Keynote Speakers

We are bringing together two luminaries in the world of caregiving for the first time anywhere. Arthur Kleinman, MD, and Pauline Boss, PhD, will share their professional expertise as academicians, researchers, clinical practitioners, and authors, as well as relate their personal experiences as caregivers to their beloved spouses.

Dr. Kleinman will draw from his most recent book, The Soul of Care: The Moral Education of a Husband and a Doctor, and share his reflections about caring for his wife and how the experience transformed his thinking about our medical system and the need to put those who give care at its center.

Dr. Boss will discuss concepts from her upcoming book, The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic (W. W. Norton, 2021), focusing on how new ambiguous losses have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and how family caregivers can cope and stay resilient. She will share techniques for successfully navigating the caregiving journey.

Whether you are a family caregiver or a professional, this truly will be a memorable learning experience. KJZZ reporter Kathy Ritchie will moderate the discussion. Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the presentation to be answered by Dr. Kleinman and Dr. Boss.

Respite care reimbursement is available to Arizona residents on a first-come-first-serve ​basis per a generous grant from ​the Arizona Caregiver Coalition. To determine if you qualify, please call Duet and ask for Deanne Poulos at (602) 274-5022, ext. 115, or email poulos@duetaz.org.

Scholarships are available for professional caregivers who are unable to pay the $15 registration fee. If interested, please email George Burson at burson@duetaz.org.