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Keiro has offered more than 20 caregiver conferences since 2001, serving thousands of Japanese American and Japanese caring for their aging loved ones. These conferences offer valuable resources and education along with the confidence to care for the older adults in their lives.
This year, the annual Caregiver Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 13 from noon – 3:00 p.m. PST. This free conference continues Keiro’s work to support and equip family caregivers with practical knowledge to enhance the quality of care their loved ones receive.
“Being a caregiver is never easy, and especially during this pandemic, the burden on caregivers is increasing. Although in a virtual format, we are grateful that we can continue to provide opportunities for caregivers to find new tools and connect to resources they need,” shared Gene S. Kanamori, president and CEO of Keiro. “Over the past 20 years, Keiro has seen that there is a continuing need for family caregiver support.”
Registered attendees will receive a link to participate in the virtual program which will feature a keynote presentation on caregiving during the pandemic as well as two breakout sessions about reflections from past caregivers on their experiences and culinary tips for caregivers.
A virtual resource fair, comprised of agencies and businesses focused on helping older adults, will be available for attendees to explore before and after the livestream event. The first 200 individuals to register for the event will also receive a complimentary mailed care package.
Keiro Caregiver Conference
[Date] Saturday, March 13, 2021
[Time] 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. PST
[Location] Virtual Webinar
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Virtual Resource Fair
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Caregiver Conference Livestream
- Keynote Panel: Caregiving During a Pandemic: What Comes Next?
- Breakout Sessions:
- Thinking About My Future Care: Lessons Learned as Past Caregivers
- Culinary Caregiving
Registration is required to attend this virtual event. Webinar + Caregiver Care Package registration closes Monday, March 1 (while supplies last). Webinar- only registration closes Wednesday, March 10. Register on the Keiro website at keiro.org/caregiver-conference or email [email protected] with the subject “Conference Registration.”
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About Keiro
For 60 years, Keiro has focused on improving the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers in the Japanese American community of Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. Keiro provides a range of culturally-sensitive programs and resources, in both English and Japanese, to meet the evolving needs of our aging community. In everything we do, we advance our mission through a person-centered, innovative, and collaborative approach.