2021 Symposium
No-Cost VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
November 16, 2021 | 1:00-3:30 pm ET
November 17, 2021 | 1:00-3:45 pm ET
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, USAging hosted a two-day symposium to elevate awareness of the Community Care Corps initiative—and to highlight local innovative models for supporting older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers through non-medical assistance provided by volunteers.
The Symposium included keynote addresses and panel presentations featuring grantee recipients, researchers and other experts on topics including caregiving, volunteerism and the value and impact of non-medical care.
Symposium presenters shared information and insights on engaging leaders and activating volunteers to participate in innovative models that address the needs of caregivers at the community level.
Click Here for the Agenda With Recording Links
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Speakers and Moderators Included:
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November 16
Keynote: Atalaya Sergi, Seniors Director, AmeriCorps Seniors
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Juliet Simone, National Program and Health Director, Oasis Institute
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Maggie Ratnayake, Interim Executive Director, Lori's Hands
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Paul Weiss, President, Oasis Institute
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Sandy Markwood, CEO, USAging
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Sherri Clark, Aging Services Program Specialist, Administration for Community Living/ Administration on Aging
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Tobi Johnson, President & Founder, VolunteerPro
November 17
Keynote: Alison Barkoff, Principal Deputy Administrator and Acting, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, U.S. Administration for Community Living
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Abigail Cox, Director, Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
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Anne Montgomery, Director, Center for Eldercare Improvement, Altarum
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Dana Howarth, Program Director, New Mexico Caregivers Coalition
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Diane Cohn, Supervisor, Caregiver Support Program, Northern Colorado Services, Volunteers of America Colorado
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Grace Whiting, President & CEO, National Alliance for Caregiving
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Greg Link, Director, Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services, Administration for Community Living/ Administration on Aging
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Javan Mangum, Community Outreach Manager, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Health Institute
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Jennifer Carson, HHCJ Administrator and Compliance & Privacy Officer, Hospice and Home of Juneau-a division of Catholic Community Services
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John Schall, CEO, Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
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Judy Anderson, Director, Community & Volunteer Services, Aroostook Agency on Aging
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Sarah Slocum, Deputy Director, Eldercare Improvement, Altarum
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Yanira Cruz, President & CEO, National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)
