Prepare to Care Idaho

Who cares about caregivers? AARP Idaho does.

Join us for the Prepare to Care Conference, a free event designed to support you at every stage of the caregiving journey. Whether you're anticipating future caregiving responsibilities, currently caring for a loved one, or reflecting on caregiving experiences you've had in the past, you'll find valuable information, practical resources, and meaningful connections.

Learn from experts, hear from fellow caregivers, and gain tools to help you navigate caregiving with confidence.

Complimentary lunch provided.
Agenda subject to change.

 10:00 – 10:10  - Karianne Fallow - AARP State Director

Welcome, Why AARP Cares 

10:00 – 10:20 - Keynote - TBD

 10:20 – 11:00 - Dr. Kara Kunz - Trinity Health System

How caregivers can navigate safely and effectively administering medical care at home 

Physical and emotional needs of caregivers 

How to work with a physician and other health care professionals as a caregiver 

How to manage burnout 

11:00 – 11:45  - Aging Strong - Improv group 

How to deal with difficult situations 

Strained relationships, guilt, losing independence 

Respite strategies and caring for others while not losing self 

11:45 – 12:15  - Lunch  - Caregiver Stories 

12:15 – 1:00  - Joshua Reams - Elder Law 

What caregivers need to know about: 

Estate planning, documents, Medicaid rules and spenddown, family communication 

1:00- 1:10 - Cathy McDougall - AARP Idaho - Paying for care 

1:10 – 1:25 - Break and Visit Vendor Tables 

1:25 – 1:40  - Brad Talbutt - SHIBA, Idaho Department of Insurance

Medicare Coverage: what services are covered, believed to be covered and not, how much you can expect to pay 

1:40 – 2:30 - Caregiver Resource Panel 

2:30- 3:00 - Karianne Fallow, Lisa Anderson - AARP Idaho

Guardianship legislation 

Addressing caregiver needs with research, resources and advocacy 

Closing