Heritage Area Agency on Aging is committed to supporting family caregivers on every step of their caregiving journey. Each of these journeys is unique and each one deserves to be celebrated. This free event is a day to celebrate family caregiver and all that they do.
Highlights of the day include:
Vendors
Caregiver Wellness Day is free to enjoy thanks to dozens of local sponsors, including many who will be vendors at the event. Be sure to visit with the vendors, learn about their services and thank them for making this event free to attend.
Wellness
Chair massages, flu vaccines and COVID boosters are available during the day. Massages may be scheduled at check-in, while vaccines will be available on a walk-in basis. Your insurance or Medicare card must be presented at the time of vaccination.
Auction
Prize baskets, date nights and more are up for grabs in the optional silent auction. Please bring cash or check if you wish to participate.
Respite Care
Free respite care is available to ensure your loved one is well cared for while you enjoy the event. Sign up will be included with the registration process. Thank you to Aging Services and Home Instead for generously providing this support.
Agenda
8 AM: Doors Open
Check-in, Vendors, Silent Auction, Massage Sign-Up
9 AM: Welcome Message
- Caregiver Self-Care: Dr. Jim Coyle, Cedar Memorial
- Break for Vendors
- Funeral Pre-Planning: Amy Hart, Murdoch Funeral Home
- Break for Lunch and Vendors
Afternoon Session
- Laughter Therapy: Teddy Widdell, Laughter Therapist
- Break for Vendors
- Medicaid in Caregiving: Lisa Gavin, Iowa Legal Aid
- Caregiving Bingo: Heritage AAA Staff
- 3 PM: Closing Remarks
Following Closing Remarks, Heritage AAA staff will be available throughout the room to talk about your individual caregiving situation and what support may be available to you and your loved one.
RSVP today! Register online or call Heritage at 319-398-5559.