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From YouTube: Family Caregivers Annual Mini-Conference

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Michelle Marseilles Bruns, BA, ADC, Manager, NFCSP Caregivers Program
Baltimore County Dept of Aging

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Welcome back to the time of your life., I'm your host, ethel rasmussen., continuing the show,. Our next segment is a discussion about the resources available for caregivers.

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sharing. This information is michelle: bruns, manager of the nfcsp caregivers program.

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At the baltimore county department of aging.

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welcome to the show.. Thank you for having me.. According to the national alliance for caregiving and aarp,,.

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In 2015,, 34.2 million americans were providing unpaid care.

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To an adult 50 years of age or older during the last 12 months.

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Michelle,, let's begin our discussion by defining the role of a caregiver.. The role of a family caregiver for an older adult is very wide ranging.

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It could be driving them to medical appointments,, managing medications,, assisting with bathing and dressing,.

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Keeping an eye on safety, and just overall looking out for a loved one's wellbeing.

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As the manager of baltimore county department of aging's, caregiver program,,.

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Can you talk about what that program provides?.

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Yes., the national family caregiver support program,.

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Particularly in baltimore county,, we offer a number of nice things for caregivers.

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We have two specialists on our staff that do personalized consultations.

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To discuss with families their issues and concerns.

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And link them with resources..

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We also have a lot of education and outreach opportunities.

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To inform caregivers and educate them on what's out there.

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A lot of folks just don't know., that's wonderful.

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I'm also happy you tell our audience that there's other support through your mini-conference that you're offering..

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Can you talk about the details of the conference?

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yes., we're very excited that on saturday, april 22nd,.

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At liberty senior center in randallstown,, we will be offering our caregiver mini-conference.

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The doors open at 8:45- and we conclude at 12:30.

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We are very glad to have this free and open to the public.

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You don't need to make a reservation.. Please join us that day.

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The speakers at the mini-conference provide empowering information for caregivers..

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Can you talk a little bit about the speakers and the topics that will be covered? yes.? Our opening guest speaker is dr., anthony riley.

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He's from gilchrist services, and he's going to be discussing.

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How to navigate the medical journey through advanced illness.

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We also have aarp, will be onboard, giving a presentation.

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About the care act,, which is legislation that involves caregivers and when your loved one goes into the hospital,.

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What that means for you., we also have corey odol from easter seals.

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And he will be talking about if you have caregiver stress,.

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Here are respite options. wonderful!.

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Can you talk about some of the special features of the conference,, the types of resources, and the information the audience can expect?

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yes. we'll conclude our morning with a panel of folks from bcda.

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And they'll review baltimore county department of aging programs and services.. We also are very pleased to have blood pressure checks.

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And health information provided by.

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The university of maryland st. joseph's medical center,.

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As well as some interesting resource tables with information.

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Sponsors add an important dimension to outreach events,.

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And this event is no exception..

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Can you talk about the sponsors involved with the mini-conference?

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yes.? We are very glad for our third year to be partnered with aarp maryland,.

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Who is the sponsor and provider of our continental breakfast and beverages.?.

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They'll have a table available for information,, as well as they'll, be giving a presentation.

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Another great way to stay up to date with the latest resources and information is through your quarterly newsletter, caregiver connection..

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Can you talk about how viewers can obtain that?.

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Yes., the caregiver connection newsletter comes out each quarter.

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And you can subscribe electronically.

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At www.baltimorecountymd.gov/, subscribe/caregivers.

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In our quarterly newsletter,, we highlight different events,.

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We always give tips and strategies for caregivers,.

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And also a lot of links in our electronic newsletter.

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To other resources that are out there., let us do the homework for you.

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Wonderful. in closing,, can you just remind our viewers how they can take advantage of your mini-conference?

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yes.? We very much look forward to seeing everyone.

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On saturday, april 22nd.

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doors open at 8:45., please come., you don't need a reservation.

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we're at liberty, senior center in randallstown.

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and if you'd, like more information or an information flyer.

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We can send you,, please call our office at 410-887-4724.

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Thank you for being here today with us.

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My pleasure. we're going to take a short break. when we return, learn about senior center travel, senior box office,.

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And what's happening at your local senior center.

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