2026 CAREGIVER SUMMIT
About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 CAREGIVER SUMMIT!
There will be many different ways to attend the Summit this year!
The primary host location will be in Bismarck, ND - All speakers and panelists will be in-person in Bismarck.
These cities will host viewing watch parties to stream the live Bismarck Summit as a way to still experience a conference setting without driving to Bismarck:
- Dickinson
- Fargo
- Grand Forks
- Jamestown
- Minot
***RSVP's (by ordering a free ticket) are required for ALL locations (including virtual attendance option). This will ensure accurate head counts for each location.
The addresses for the viewing watch parties will be provided on all virtual tickets and are also included here:
Bismarck
Health Response and Licensure Building
1720 Burlington Dr, Suite A
Bismarck ND 58504
Conference Room 104
Dickinson
NDSU Extension
2680 Empire Road
Dickinson, ND
Fargo
Memory Café
3910 25th Street South
Fargo, ND 58104
Grand Forks
Calvary Lutheran Church
1405 9th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Jamestown
James River Senior Center
1009 13th St NE
Jamestown, ND 58401
Minot
Location of event:
The Parker Senior Center
21 1st AVE. SE
Minot, ND 58701
Virtual Attendance:
Please register here instead of this Eventbrite page if you plan to attend VIRTUALLY: https://bit.ly/4uLngDU
Overview:
Join us for this FREE EVENT at the primary host location in Bismarck, or at an in-person viewing party, or from online (anywhere in ND) for an inspiring and supportive gathering of caregivers. This summit is all about sharing education, caregiving trends, stories, tips, and loads of encouragement to help you on your caregiving journey. Whether you’re taking care of a loved one or are a professional in the field, you’ll find the sessions to be meaningful for caregivers and providers across the Lifespan.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:05 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address: Navigating the Caregiving Career: Trajectories and Transition
Host: Dr. Joseph E. Gaugler. PhD
Info: The long-term implications of providing help to someone with a chronic condition have led some to call caregiving a “career.” This presentation will consider the longitudinal aspects of caregiving to someone with a chronic condition over time, and to emphasize how key care transitions are both potential “stress” points but also opportunities for support for individuals living with chronic condition and those who help them.
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
The State of Caregiving: National Landscape, State Policy, & Resources
Host: Wendy Fox-Grage, Senior Director
Info: This session offers an opportunity to hear from the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), which hosts the RAISE Act Family Caregiver Center. Attendees will gain an overview of the national caregiving landscape, hear about North Dakota’s participation in the state caregiving learning collaborative, and be introduced to a range of national and state resources available.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Using the Geriatric 4M's Towards Better Care
Host: Dr. Donald A. Jurivich, D.O.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments
Host: Joan Danks, ND Program Director Alzheimer's Association
Info: In this presentation you will learn about available
drugs, who may be a candidate for treatment,
potential benefits and side effects, and pathways for
accessing these treatments.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Intro to Tai Chi for Wellness
Host: Kelly Costello, OTR/L
Info: Brief definition and history of Tai Chi, education on Tai Chi health benefits, interactive Tai Chi practice
🕑: 02:50 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Summit Wrap-Up and Final Reflections
Info: Note:
The Summit agenda, session titles, speakers, and schedule are subject to change.
Where is it happening?
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