Caregiving And Aging Forum

Minneapolis-St. Paul Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with Volunteers of America of Minnesota/Wisconsin and the Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Services program, is offering this free virtual forum about various topics related to caregiving and aging.

• A Model Program
• Family Caregiving
• Dementia
• Hospice
• Estate Planning

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Virtual participation links will be provided to registrants via email prior to the event.

PRESENTERS

Dorothea Harris, MSW, LICSW, Program Director, Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Services program with Volunteers of America of Minnesota/Wisconsin [Biography]

Carolyn Smith, MSW, Caregiver Support Specialist, Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Services program with Volunteers of America of Minnesota/Wisconsin [Biography]

Kirstin Johnson-Nixon, MSW, Registered Caregiver, Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Services with Volunteers of America Minnesota'/Wisconsin, Family caregiver and COVID survivor [Biography]

Dr. Kevin N. Brown, Chief of Neurology of Minneapolis VA Healthcare System and Regional Co-Director of Minneapolis VA Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence [Biography]

Dr. Caroyln B. Love , Certified Chaplain in Clinical Pastoral Education & End of Life Coaching [Biography]

Ivory Umanah, Founding Member, Engelmeier & Umanah, P.A’s Trust, Estates and Business practice group[Biography]

PARTNERS

Volunteers of America of Minnesota/Wisconsin

For nearly 125 years, Volunteers of America MN/WI has honored its pledge to “go where we’re needed and do whatever comes to hand.”

Website: https://www.voamnwi.org/

Facebook (Minnesota): https://www.facebook.com/voamn/

Facebook (Wisconsin): https://www.facebook.com/voawi/

Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Services Program

Caregiver Services provides culturally appropriate support and resources for our diverse aging population. The service offers education, support groups, long-term individualized support services, community educational outreach and respite care.

Website: https://www.voamnwi.org/caregiver-support

Facebook: http://facebook.com/crcaregivers

CAREGIVER RESOURCES

http://bit.ly/caregivingResources