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Celebration of Caregiving

Schedule of sessions and exhibits for AARP's National Event & Expo

from: AARP Education & Outreach | August 26, 2010

Orlando@50+

Come and join Elinor Ginzler and other caregiving experts for three action-packed days at AARP's National Event & Expo in Orlando on Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Do
Can't make it to Orlando? AARP members can preregister for Orlando@50+ The Digital Experience and enjoy all the celebrity speakers, informative sessions and the information-packed Exhibit Hall from the convenience of home. Join

We are truly a nation of caregivers. From coast to coast, from town to town, in city and suburb and countryside, families are engaged every day in taking care of those we love. We do it without pausing to label ourselves “caregivers.” We just do it, because we are family and because we care.

Elinor Ginzler, Caring for Your Parents, The Complete AARP Guide

At Orlando@50+, you will find various resources that you may need or want for your situation; meet others who are in similar caregiving situations to share stories and resources; and find time to relax and have fun.

We greatly appreciate what you do for your loved one and want to celebrate your contribution together. You can register at www.aarp.org/events and we hope that you can join us for this exciting event and look forward to meeting you in Orlando or online.

Stop by our Celebrating Caregiving booth # 5A on the exhibit floor to:

Get your questions answered by professionals who work with older adults
Share your caregiving story
Pick up giveaways*
Start a treasure hunt to find helpful information on the exhibit floor and enter a drawing for free spa services. (AARP does not endorse any non-AARP exhibitor products and services)

When the conference is over, you can turn to www.aarp.org/caregiving for tools, resources and a supportive online community that caregivers can depend on.

If you can't find time to physically be in Orlando for the event, you can join the event online for free as an AARP member, to participate in caregiving related sessions and online forums and chats after each session.

Simply pre-register on the site, and you'll receive an email reminder the day prior to the event, so you can participate along with everyone in Orlando.

Also, during the event, be sure to check out the Celebration of Caregiving booth 5-A# and chat room online to:

Get your questions answered by professionals
Share your caregiving story and learn from others in similar situations
Learn about AARP and non-AARP resources relevant to you
Keep up to date on Orlando@50+ activities made just for you

Caregiving Sessions & Exhibits for You!

Thursday September 30

Perfectly Imperfect — Lee Woodruff shares her take on life with humor and poignancy as a daughter, wife, working woman and caregiver in W221 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Great Places to Live and Why They Are Ahead of the Curve — Learn what to look for in a community when deciding whether to stay or move, including why some communities make the livin’ easier in the travel pavilion from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Caring Women: Things Mama Forgot to Mention — Caring for a loved one? You’re not alone. Hear our tribute to the millions of Americans caring for a loved and learn how AARP can help in W224 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Tips and Technology to Change Your Behind the Wheel Experience — Driving these days just isn’t the same. Learn about all the technological advances being built into cars today to make driving easier and safer at the Technology Pavilion Stage from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Friday October 1

What Are the Secrets of Living a Long, Healthy and Robust Life? — Leading health experts look at the evidence and come up with a plan we can live long with in W230 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Solutions Overview, Today and Tomorrow: Technologies for Healthy and Independent Living — Find out how new technology can help us manage everyday challenges and keep us safer and healthier in the Technology Pavilion Stage from 11:00 a.m. to12 p.m.

Learn Boomer Yoga Techniques — Keep Your Body Young, Your Mind Vibrant and Your Soul Soaring at the AARP Pavilion Stage from 12:45 – 1:15 p.m.

How to Navigate Your Way Around Your Physician’s Office — Noted health care experts discuss how to ask your doctor or nurse the right questions at the right time to get answers you’ll understand in W221 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday October 2

Chair Yoga—A Practice for All Ages — Feel the joy of serenity and motion that yoga can bring to anyone at the Home & Garden Pavilion Stage from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Revitalizing Your Home: Beautiful Living for the Second Half of Life — Learn about amenities and features that make for a comfortable and connected lifestyle in W224 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Health Care Reform: What Consumers Need to Know — The new health law, what is in it for you and those you care about? Join our discussion in W221 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Simple Relaxation Methods for Caregivers--Learn ways you can relax and let tranquility replace the stress of everyday life. A free five prong-massager is yours at the Government and Non-Profit Pavilion Stage from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.