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Conference Details
Riverbend Church is partnering with AGE of Central Texas for the 12th annual “GPS: Navigation for Caregivers” conference on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This FREE conference will be presented in-person at Riverbend Church located at 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746. The conference is also available virtually.
Join us for sessions on building support teams, effective communication, and the latest in dementia research. Your path to compassionate care starts here! Space is limited, and registration is required. Register at the following links today!
GPS Conference Information
For the past ten years, Riverbend Church has hosted this FREE conference to provide unpaid family caregivers with relevant information and vital resources to help ease the challenges of caring for an aging family member. Participants will discover local resources, acquire skills to better manage their caregiving situation, and connect with national and local experts on aging.
Lunch is provided with vegetarian and gluten free options are available. If you require other accommodations, please feel free to bring your lunch.
This event will also be available virtually via Zoom. A link will be sent prior to the event.
Free respite care is available for pre-registered participants.
Bring new packages of adult incontinence items to “Stuff the Bus” with adult dignity items for the Health Equipment Lending Program at AGE of Central Texas.
Schedule
8:30am-9:00am: Check in and Resource Fair; Respite Care Drop Off
9:00am – 9:15am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15am – 10:15am: “Aging with Confidence: Future-Proofing Your Golden Years: Legal, Estate, and End-of-Life Planning” featuring Tracy Willi, Bill Witt and Elizabeth Kingsley. Moderated by Bonnie How, AGE of Central Texas.
10:15am – 10:30am: Break
10:30am – 11:30am: “Voices Unheard: Male Caregivers, Solo Agers and Long-Distance Caregivers Share Their Journey“. Listen and learn as older adults and caregivers share their experiences. Moderated by Bobby Meehan, AGE of Central Texas.
- Mike Barnes speak of their experiences as male caregivers to aging parents.
- Donna Bridges speaks to her experience as a solo aging adult, preparing for her own future needs.
- Linda Rosens speaks about her journey as a long-distance caregiver.
11:30am – 12:15pm: Lunch
12:15pm – 1:15pm: Keynote: “What are they thinking? Inside the mind of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease” featuring Dr. Peter Rabins, author of 36 Hour Day.
1:15pm – 1:45pm: Q&A w/Dr.Rabins
1:45pm – 2:00pm: Closing Remarks-
Hosted By:
Thank you to our 2025 GPS Caregiver Navigation Sponsors!
Keynote Sponsor
Visual Production Services
Respite Sponsors
Lunch Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Panel Hosts
Samaritan Sponsor
GPS Navigation for Caregivers- Riverbend Campus Map
