Will food be provided?

Yes! We will have complimentary breakfast and lunch.

Where should I go when I get to Clark University?

The event will be held at the Higgins Center on the campus.

Who can I contact with further questions or concerns?

Please contact scout@cultureredesigned.com

Kneller Athletic center Parking Garage - 53 Downing Street OR ASEC Lot - 939 Main Street

Monday, September 29

Caregiver Summit 2025

By Culture Redesigned

Join the 2025 Caregiver Summit: A free day of learning, support & connection for caregivers, older adults, & service providers.

Date and time

Location

Clark University

950 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Morning Program

The day begins with a warm welcome and an overview of the purpose of the event, led by Dr. Sarai Rivera and Dr. Moses Dixon.

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Morning Keynote

Morning Keynote TBD

10:05 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Breakout Sessions

Participants may choose between engaging sessions designed to support and inform caregivers. Dementia Friends will provide a foundational understanding of dementia and guidance on where to turn for s...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Midday Programming - Panel 1

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Rejuvenation Lounge

A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees, offering time to relax, connect, and network with fellow participants.

1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

Afternoon Keynote

Sandy Markwood

The afternoon begins with a keynote address from Sandy Markwood, Chief Executive Officer at USAging since 2002. A nationally recognized advocate for aging issues, Sandy is dedicated to ensuring that ...

2:10 PM - 3:05 PM

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Attendees may choose between three engaging breakout options. In one room, "Navigating Hospice: Compassion and Resources for Caregivers" will explore compassionate approaches and available resources ...

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Session - Panel 2

The closing session features a second panel, “Bridging the Gaps: Housing, Healthcare & Harm Reduction for Older Adults in Crisis.” This important discussion will address the urgent challenges facing ...

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Highlights

7 hours, 30 minutes
In person
Free venue parking

About this event

Family & Education • Senior Citizen

The 2025 Caregiver Summit is a free, full-day gathering dedicated to empowering caregivers and supporting older adults through education, access to services, and community connection. With keynote speakers, panels, breakout sessions, and resource tables, the summit will explore how cultural and personal identity shape the caregiving experience, provide practical tools and strategies for supporting older adults through addiction, trauma, and mental health recovery, and foster collaboration across aging services, mental health, addiction recovery, and community health to build a more equitable system of care.

Scholarships to cover the cost of substitute care coverage are availableto caregivers who want to attend the daytime Caregiver Summit:

50 scholarships for up to $600 per caregiver are available.

Contact scout@cultureredesigned.com to apply.

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Culture Redesigned

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