Caregivers Conference
Do you provide care for a loved one or neighbor?
Learn about Services, support, and other helpful information.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:00PM-9:00PM
*Registration will begin at 4:30PM
Featured Speakers & Presentations:
Tess Tomasi,...
Caregivers Conference
Do you provide care for a loved one or neighbor?
Learn about Services, support, and other helpful information.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
5:00PM-9:00PM
*Registration will begin at 4:30PM
Featured Speakers & Presentations:
Tess Tomasi, Information & Assistance Supervisor, Division of Senior Services
Introduction to Programs and Services for Seniors in Bergen County
Ann Navatta Esq., Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Legal Considerations
Kristine Allen, act Now Foundation
Coping with Challenging Situations in Dementia Care
Shavonda Sumter, CEO of Children's Aid and Family Services
Avoiding Social Isolation
TO RSVP, scan QR code on flyer, call (201) 336-7400, or email seniors@bergencountynj.gov
This presentation is brought to you in partnership with the Division of Senior Services Advisory Council Education & Outreach Committee and Caregiver Coalition of Bergen County.
PROGRAM
4:30PM - 5:15 REGISTRATION & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
5:15PM - 5:30PM WELCOME INTRODUCTIONS, LORRAINE JOEWONO, DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES - OPENING REMARKS, JAMES J. TEDESCO, III, BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE
5:30PM – 6:00PM – INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS IN BERGEN COUNTY, TESS TOMASI, INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE SUPERVISOR, DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
6:00PM – 7:00PM - LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS, ANN NAVATTA ESQ., NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES
7:00PM – 7:15PM INTERMISSION TO VISIT THE EXHIBIT TABLES
7:15PM – 7:45PM COPING WITH CHALLENGING SITUATIONS IN DEMENTIA CARE, KRISTINE ALLEN, ACT NOW FOUNDATION
7:45PM – 8:15PM - AVOIDING SOCIAL ISOLATION, SHAVONDA SUMTER, CEO OF CHILDREN'S AID AND FAMILY SERVICES
*The following Agencies have representatives available throughout the Conference:
- Act Now Alzheimer's Resource Center
- Bergen County Division of Senior Services
- Ship Medicare Counseling
- Bergen County Division of Senior Services Advisory Council Education & Outreach Committee/CCBC(Statewide Respite, All Abilities Support Group, In-Home Caregiver Education & Support)
- Heightened Independence and Progress
- Bergen County Board of Social Services/Adult Protective Services
- Speakers Table
- Pampering and/or Stress Relief Activity Station
