“You Promised to Take Care of Them, but You Don’t Have to Do It Alone”
Being a family caregiver is one of the toughest jobs anyone can ever undertake. Caring for a family member is emotionally and physically exhausting and can steal one’s primary identity: spouse, daughter, son, etc. Many times, the resulting exhaustion is brought about by the caregivers’ believing they must do everything and waiting too long before seeking assistance.
This presentation will focus on encouraging the family caregiver not to lose focus on self-care and protecting against what can be debilitating exhaustion, preventing him or her from carrying out the caregiver role. Further, we will discuss negotiating the healthcare matrix and the best approaches to healthcare systems, communicating with physicians, hospital admissions and discharges, when to seek assistance at home, and “10 Lessons Learned.”
Steve L. Whatley, Ph.D., is co-owner and CEO of HomeWell Care Services Plano, a full-service in-home care company recognized as a Best of Home Care Provider by Home Care Pulse, the preeminent in-home care reputation management firm. Steve and his wife, Leslie, were led into in-home care after caring for Steve’s father for seven years. Prior to owning HomeWell, Steve worked in two large healthcare delivery systems: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, and Children’s Health in Dallas. Steve’s experience in these two institutions resulted in vast learning about patient care, satisfaction, and loyalty. Steve earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Louisiana Tech University and a Ph.D. in organizational development from Ohio State University.
Hope for the Caregiver Conference will be held May 3-4, 2024, at Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano Campus.
Go here to register: Hope for the Caregiver Conference May 3 and 4, 2024
Friday, May 3
Conference Rally
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Student Ministry Building
All conference attendees and the people for whom they provide care are encouraged to attend the rally, which features an interactive session with Dr. Beth Nolan of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® who will speak on “Building an Inclusive Community.”
- Teepa Snow is a renowned dementia care specialist and occupational therapist.
- Individuals under the care of a caregiver may attend the Friday evening rally for free.
Saturday, May 4
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Atrium
- Sessions 1 & 4 – led by Dr. Beth Nolan
- Sessions 2 & 3 – led by various experts covering the multiple areas of caregiving
- Multiple vendors will be ready to share their resources to aid in caring for your loved ones.
Topics
- Caregiving
- Self-care
- Legal/Financial
- Special Needs/Disabilities
- Memory Care
Cost
- $15 per person or $25 per family (limit two)
- Cost includes both days of conference, lunch and refreshments.
Special Needs Care
Available at Prestonwood (please indicate with registration)
Adult Care
Available with reservation:
Friends Place Adult Day Services
1960 Nantucket Dr.
Richardson, TX 75080
972-437-2940
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Plano, TX, contact the caring staff at HomeWell Care Services Plano, TX, today. Call (469) 596-6500
HomeWell Care Services Plano TX is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Richardson, Garland, Little Elm, Prosper, and the surrounding areas.
