Re-submitted from Boise State University News Update February 2, 2017
In a society that is plagued with high healthcare costs, family caregivers are unsung heroes. Â Family caregivers are relatives who are responsible, often 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the health and welfare of another human being.
Even these heroes need help. Â On Saturday, Feb. 11, Boise State is hosting the 6th annual Family Caregiver Conference from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Union Building’s Jordan and Hatch ballrooms.
Registration is $10 and includes breakfast, snacks, parking and a host of supportive caregiver panels and other resources for caregivers. Â The conference also will include talks titled “Guardianship, powers of attorney, and decision making for those with reduced capacity,” and “Creating a safe living environment.”
Register for the caregiver conference here or contact Mary Holden at (208) 426-5899. Â This event is co-sponsored by the Idaho Caregiver Alliance, Idaho Parents Unlimited, Legacy Corp, St. Alphonsus and the Center for the Study of Aging at Boise State University.