Agenda

8 am: Doors Open
Check-in, Vendors, Silent Auction,
Massage Sign-Up

Morning

9 am: Welcome Message

Caregiver Self-Care: Dr. Jim Coyle, Cedar Memorial

Break for Vendors

Funeral Pre-Planning: Amy Hart, Murdoch Funeral Home

Break for Lunch and Vendors

Afternoon Session

Laughter Therapy: Teddy Widdell, Laughter Therapist

Break for Vendors

Medicaid in Caregiving: Lisa Gavin, Iowa Legal Aid

Caregiving Bingo: Heritage AAA Staff

3 pm: Closing Remarks

About the Day

Vendors
Caregiver Wellness Day is free to enjoy thanks to dozens of local sponsors, including many who will be vendors at the event. Be sure to visit with the vendors, learn about their services and thank them for making this event free to attend.

Wellness
Flu vaccines and COVID boosters are available during the day on a walk-in basis. Your insurance or Medicare card must be presented at the time of vaccination.

Silent Auction
Prize baskets, date nights and more are up for grabs in the optional silent auction. Please bring cash or check if you wish to participate.

Respite Care
Free respite care is available to ensure your loved one is well cared for while you enjoy the event. Sign up will be included with the registration process. Thank you to Aging Services and Home Instead for generously providing this support.

Presenting Sponsors

Home Instead • Meth-Wick Community • Right at Home

Premier Sponsors

The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia • Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence • Family Caregivers Center of Mercy • Heartland Fiduciary Services • Stoney Point Senior Living

Patron Sponsors

Aetna Medicare Solutions • Aging Services • Amada Senior Care • Care Initiatives Hospice of Cedar Rapids • CarePro Health Services • Centerwell Home Health • Cornerstone Caregiving • Corridor Crossing Place • CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care • The Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy • Disaster Prep Wise • Emery Place Assisted Living & Memory Care • FeatherStone at Hickory Hill • Hills Bank • Iowa City Hospice and Visiting Nurse Association • The Keystones of Cedar Rapids • On With Life • Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids • Solon Retirement Village • United Healthcare • VA Caregiver Support Program • The Views of Cedar Rapids and Marion • West Ridge Care Center • Wolfe Eye Clinic