Caregivers Conference Provides Support and Resources

A Caregivers Conference is being held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Christian Hospital Atrium (11133 Dunn Rd. 63136) to provide support and resources to those who assist with transportation, shopping, personal needs, meal preparation, housekeeping, paperwork, medication, companionship or safety supervision. The conference is presented by AARP Missouri Real Possibilities, Christian Hospital Auxiliary and Christian Hospital Foundation. Cost is $10 per caregiver and/or attendee and includes registration, lunch and valet parking.

The conference features keynote speaker Marc Silver and his wife, Marcia. Silver is the author of “Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) Through Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond.” Closing speaker is Breeda Miller, author of “The Caregiver Coffeebreak: Take a Break Before You Break: 76 Practical Tips to Help Caregivers.” A wide variety of resource and information booths will also be at the conference.

Registration is required as seating is limited. Register online or learn more about sponsorships or hosting a resource booth at christianhospital.org/caregivers or call 314-653-5162.

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