Caring for the Caregiver Program

The onset of disease and the need for caregiving can be sudden, total or both. While partners, children or family have been driven into these roles because of love, the rewards can be minimal. Caregivers often suppress their own needs in favor of the afflicted family member. And while their service period is almost unlimited, the obligation of the caregiver can be an overwhelming burden. However, there are a wealth of resources, services, (by both public and not-for-profit organizations) programs, and counseling which provide aide and relief to caregivers.   In fact, family caregiving is the backbone of the world health system and contributes $350 billion annually to health care services in the USA.

This event is created for the benefit and participation of all Long Island caregivers, who will be invited to attend at no cost. Their issues and remedies will be addressed by speakers at the "Caring for the Caregiver" program," hosted by St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 220 Berry Hill Road in Syosset on Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Keynote speakers are:

REVEREND GREGORY L. JOHNSON, Creator of the "Care for the Family Caregiver" program sponsored by Emblem Health. He is one of 16 serving on the National Family Caregiver Support Program Review Task Force.  In addition, he is Director, Community Outreach Creator of Care for the Family Caregiver Program. His is the founding member and Co-Chair, New York Family Caregiver Coalition (NYCFCC).

SHEILA WARNOCK, Founder & President of ShareTheCaregiving, Inc. and Co-author of Share the Care.

CRAIG JENNINGS, moderator and coordinator of the "Caring for the Caregiver" event, is a professional business coach, member of UUCSR in Manhasset, and a member of the Board of Directors of Literacy Nassau, a leading Long Island charity.