The Legacy of Love African American Caregivers Forum will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Northwest African American Museum (2300 S Massachusetts St, in Seattle). All family caregivers are encouraged to attend this half-day event, free of charge. Advance registration is required. Visit agingkingcounty.org/legacyoflove/ for more information.

This annual regional event is presented as part of National Family Caregivers Month. The program features a keynote presentation by Dr. Ethlyn McQueen Gibson, whose National Institute of Health funded clinical research has focused on African Americans experiencing Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Dr. Gibson has been a caregiver for her mother, a stroke survivor. In addition, several caregivers will talk about their personal caregiving journeys, including both the challenges and joys of caring for loved ones and resource tables will provide information about local services and support for caregivers.

“This conference is an opportunity for caregivers to feel empowered in providing care—even dementia care—for a family member or close friend,” said Mary Mitchell, director of Aging and Disability Services in the Seattle Human Services Department. “This work is vitally important, and it isn’t easy. Fortunately, there are services and supports we can provide that will help caregivers maintain their own quality of life as they meet the demands of work and family.”

Event co-sponsors include AARP Washington, African American Elders Program at Catholic Aging Wisdom, Community Services, Age Friendly Seattle, Aging and Disability Services, Heart 'n Soul Hospice, Seattle Human Services Department, Mayor’s Council on African American Elders, National Association of Social Workers, and Sound Generations.

Register to attend in advance here. Questions or requests for accommodations should be e-mailed in advance to Karen.Winston@seattle.gov.

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Registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/ithihtRVnH

Event flyer: https://www.agingkingcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/185/2023/09/2023flyer_LegacyOfLove_AfricanAmericanCaregiversForum.pdf