Lake County Caregiver Forum

Name: Lake County Caregiver Forum
Start: 2025-10-29T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-29T14:30:00-04:00
Location: Holiday Inn Cleveland Northeast - Mentor by IHG

Schedule

Wed Oct 29 2025 at 09:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Holiday Inn Cleveland Northeast - Mentor by IHG | Mentor, OH

Realign & Recharge: Tools for Thriving in the Caregiving Journey
About this Event

Caring for an aging loved one can be rewarding, but it also comes with real challenges. The Lake County Caregiver Forum is a free, one-day event designed to support family caregivers with practical information, emotional support, and valuable resources.

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Doors Open - Visit more than 30 vendors!
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Recognizing and Advocating When More Care Is Needed
Host: Bridget Ritossa, LSW, CMC

Info: Learn how to recognize when your loved one may need more support and what steps you can take before a crisis happens. This session offers practical tips and guidance for caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch - Visit more than 30 vendors!
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Get into Alignment: Live with more Purpose and Intention
Host: Christine Hockman

Info: When you're out of alignment to what truly matters to you, it's easy to feel off-balance and drained. In this inspiring session, caregivers will reflect on what’s most important at this stage of life by exploring eight key areas that impact well-being and joy. Discover simple shifts and proven tools that can help you realign with your personal “North Star” and create more clarity, vibrant energy and balance in both caregiving and daily life.

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Financial Fatigue of Caregiving
Host: Cynthia Walker

Info: Learn how to recognize and manage the financial fatigue of caregiving with practical strategies, resources, and planning tips to protect your financial well-being.