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In conjunction with National
Family Caregivers Month, USAging has organized a two-day,
virtual symposium to learn about local innovative models
for supporting older adults, people with disabilities, and
caregivers through the use of volunteers. The symposium
will promote and elevate awareness of the Community Care
Corps initiative among stakeholder groups, highlight the
work of grantees, and share lessons learned with others who
may wish to start similar programs.
The symposium will incorporate keynote
addresses and panel presentations featuring grantee
recipients, researchers, and other experts on topics such
as caregiving, volunteerism, and the value and impact of
non-medical care.
Presenters will share information and insights on engaging
leaders and activating volunteers to participate in
innovative models that address the needs of caregivers at
the community level.
Speakers and
Moderators:
November 16
- Keynote:
Atalaya Sergi, Seniors
Director, AmeriCorps Seniors
- Sherri
Clark, Aging
Services Program Specialist, ACL
- Juliet
Simone, National
Program and Health Director, Oasis Institute
- Maggie
Ratnayake, Interim
Executive Director, Lori's Hands
- Paul
Weiss,
President, Oasis Institute
- Sandy
Markwood, CEO,
USAging
- Tobi
Johnson, President
& Founder, VolunteerPro
November 17
- Keynote:
Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator
and Assistant Secretary for Aging, ACL
- Greg
Link, Director,
Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services, AoA, ACL
- Abigail
Cox, Director,
Division of Aging Services, Georgia Department of
Human Services
- Anne
Montgomery, Director,
Center for Eldercare Improvement, Altarum
- Dana
Howarth, Program
Director, New Mexico Caregivers Coalition
- Diane
Cohn,
Supervisor, Caregiver Support Program, Northern
Colorado Services, Volunteers of America Colorado
- Grace
Whiting, President
& CEO, National Alliance for Caregiving
- Javan
Mangum, Community
Outreach Manager, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
Health Institute
- Jennifer
Carson, HHCJ
Administrator and Compliance & Privacy Officer,
Hospice and Home of Juneau-a division of Catholic
Community Services
- John
Schall, CEO,
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
- Judy
Anderson, Director,
Community & Volunteer Services, Aroostook Agency
on Aging
- Sarah
Slocum, Deputy
Director, Eldercare Improvement, Altarum
- Yanira
Cruz, President
& CEO, National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)
For questions, contact Community Care Corps.
Funded
by ACL, Community Care Corps is a
national program that fosters innovative models
in which local volunteers assist family caregivers, older
adults, or persons with disabilities with non-medical care
in their own homes in order to maintain independence.
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