THE ART OF CAREGIVING

An Online Summit That Delivers A Caregiving Message Unlike Any Other

When it comes to communities, one of the largest in the world and one we’re all likely to be a part of at one point in our lives, is the community of caregivers. As former First Lady Rosalyn Carter famously once said, “There are four kinds of people in the world: Those who are currently caregivers, those who have been caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need care.”

Growing Bolder recently teamed up with author and national caregiving expert Amy O’Rourke to create The Art of Caregiving Online Summit to deliver a caregiving message unlike any you’ve ever heard. This summit pushes the boundaries of possibility when it comes to creating moments of joy for ourselves and those in our care, delivering valuable insight and practical tips to help you navigate your caregiving journey.

Here are some of the highlights of this hour-long special:

CAREGIVING FAST FACTS

+ An estimated 53 million Americans are caregivers today.

+ American caregivers provide an estimated $500 billion in unpaid care every year.

+ The number of fragile elderly in the U.S. will double by 2040, with 70% of those over the age of 65 expected to need long-term care.

+ The number of older adults with Alzheimer’s Disease is estimated to grow from 6.2 million to 12.7 million by 2050.

**Source: National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP**

5 KEYS FOR THE MODERN CAREGIVER

ACCORDING TO AMY O’ROURKE

+ Understand The Fragile Years

+ Minimize Medical Intervention

+ Manage Expectations

+ Manage Your Energy

+ Knowing What To Do When All Else Fails

VALUABLE INSIGHT FROM MEMORY CARE EXPERT

MOLLY MIDDLETON MEYER

“We are so over concerned about what we can and cannot do with people with memory loss. Why can't they do things they want to do? Why can't they go horseback riding? Why can't we go to outings and hike? I mean, they could fall in the community. We wouldn't question that if someone had stage four cancer and they wanted to go climb a mountain. We would think that was the coolest thing ever. But we don't have that philosophy with people with dementia.”

THE LATEST IN TECH WITH

GRANDPAD CEO SCOTT LIEN

“Only people who are invited into the network can communicate with that senior on their GrandPad. Not only does that remove the fear of scammers, but it then creates engagement. When the GrandPad rings, people answer it. “

“Think about all the doctors and nurses and caregivers that are trying to get ahold of seniors. When the seniors don't recognize the phone number, they don't answer the phone. By increasing that answer rate, we're able to create that communication between the doctors, nurses, and the seniors.”

INSIGHTS AND STORIES FROM CAREGIVING EXPERTS AND ADVOCATES

TEEPA SNOW Founder, Positive Approach to Care

DAN GASBY Alzheimer’s Advocate and Author

KIM CAMPBELL Caregiving Advocate and Author

In addition, The Art of Caregiving includes a focus on the value of autonomy and the anatomy of risk for those in care, and what lawmakers can do to improve the state of the caregiving industry in the United States. Watch for free and download Growing Bolder’s Art of Caregiving digital resources at GrowingBolder.com/Caregiving