Tools for Caregivers: Resources You Can Use When a Senior Relies On You

When: Saturday April 25, 2026

Where: Bulmer Telecommunications Center, HVCC 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy NY 12180

8:00-8:45a.m. Registration/Vendor and Resource Fair

9:00-9:30a.m. Welcome and Introductions/ I am enough

** All presentations held in auditorium

9:30-10:20a.m. Workshop # 1: Care Mapping Your Loved One’s Needs: How to identify

and gauge the level of services necessary to support your loved one’s journey

This session introduces the concept of indicators and how they are used to care-map

the level of care and services that one could need. It is designed to answer the questions

of “When is it time to consider additional services?” “When do I need to consider Assisted

Living or Nursing Home placement”. This session offers concrete definitions on what each

level of Long-term Care services provides. Presented by: Carlette McDaniels, LCSW

10:20-11:10a.m. Vendor Information and Resource Fair

11:10-11:50a.m. Workshop # 2: Planning with Compassion: Hospice Care, Palliative

Care, and Advance Directives

Join us for an informative panel discussion designed to help family caregivers better

understand hospice care, palliative care, and the importance of advance directives in

end-of-life planning. Our panel of professionals will explain how palliative care can

support comfort and quality of life at any stage of serious illness, while hospice care

focuses on compassionate care during the final stages of life. Caregivers will also learn

how advance directives—such as living wills and healthcare proxies—help ensure a

loved one’s wishes are known and respected. This session will provide practical

guidance and compassionate insight to help families plan ahead with confidence.

Presented by: Allison Murphy, Erica O’Connell, & Laurie Borg

11:50a.m.-12:30p.m. Closing: Caregiving by the Commandments: Practical Support

and New York State Resources

Caregiving is deeply meaningful work, but it can also feel overwhelming and isolating.

This session brings inspiration and practical support together by using the Ten

Commandments of Caregiving as a framework to explore essential principles that help

caregivers sustain their strength, compassion, and resilience. New York State programs,

services and supports available will be highlighted throughout this session.

Presented by: Deana Prest and Jenn Harvey

12:30-1p.m. Conclusion and Gift Giveaways (must be present to win)

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