Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Broadcast: "Innovative Employer Caregiving Programs

Broadcast: September 17, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Register to watch: http://www.blsmeetings.net/caregivers/watch/


This satellite broadcast is presented by the New Freedom Initiative (NFI) Subcommittee on Caregiving. NFI is a government-wide effort directed at eliminating the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in community life. To learn more about NFI see http://www.hhs.gov/newfreedom/


The presentations and discussions following will provide caregivers & caregiver agencies information about employers & other organizations that have developed & conducted successful programs for employed caregivers. These presenters will discuss their experience with these programs & how they can be replicated by others to help employed caregivers.

Target Audience: Employed caregivers, employers, business trade associations, family caregivers, caregiver coalitions, service providers, disease-specific organizations, Area Agencies on Aging, State Units on Aging, Departments of Health, geriatric case managers, senior centers, Tribal Organizations, aging advocacy groups, State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, discharge nurses, research organizations, others with interest in helping family caregivers.

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