Caregiver Retreat
Schedule
Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Loudermilk Conference Center | Atlanta, GA
About this Event
Caregiver Retreat
Do you take care of your parents? Are you the one who handles logistics for appointments or paying the bills? Are you providing unpaid care to a loved one? Guess what? You're a caregiver! Take a break and join us at the Atlanta Regional Commission's Caregiver Retreat — a cozy, in-person gathering designed just for you! Recharge, connect with others who understand, and learn about valuable resources to make your caregiving journey a bit easier. Expect fun, support, and plenty of moments to relax and refresh your spirit. Don’t miss out on this chance to treat yourself and meet new friends!
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration and Welcome Breakfast
Info: Start your day with a warm welcome as you connect with other family caregivers and caregiving support professionals over a light continental breakfast.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Your Area Agency on Aging (AAA): “Our Joy and Our Job”
Info: What is a AAA and why does it matter to me? In this interactive presentation, you’ll learn some of the functions of your local AAA, and meet some of the passionate professionals whose duty and desire are to help you navigate the resources available to you on your caregiving journey.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Keynote: “The Heavy, Invisible and Unpaid Cost of Emotional Labor”
Info: Caregiving requires more than physical support. It demands constant emotional presence, often at a personal cost. This interactive keynote explores and validates the often unseen emotional weight carried by caregivers, while equipping participants with practical strategies to protect their wellbeing, build resilience, and sustain the care they provide without losing themselves in the process.
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:50 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
“Preparing in Caring”
Info: Emergency Preparedness through the eyes of a caregiver.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Select from one of the breakout session options: Caregiver Cafe, Tai Chi or Dementia Friends Informational Session
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Select from one of the breakout session options: Caregiver Cafe, Tai Chi or Dementia Friends Informational Session
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Legal Aid Information Session
Info: Atlanta Legal Aid hosts an informative session on some hot legal topics (estate planning, advance directives, power of attorney, etc). It’s what you need to know before you know you need it.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Session
Info: Closing remarks to wrap up the event.
Where is it happening?
Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street Northeast, Atlanta, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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