We all know that our loved ones (and we ourselves) should have our legal plans and documents in place, but most people are overwhelmed at the thought. Most of us have family members who need help getting their affairs in order, too. ​

This session covers the basics of which legal documents and issues are most important, how you can create them, and how you might use them when they are needed. You’ll leave with AARP resources you can use to guide these conversations with your care recipient, and we hope you’ll be able to more confidently navigate the legal landscape of caregiving.

Most of us will have to care for an aging loved one or an ill partner during our career. Often, we don't have much notice. This session will cover AARP’s Prepare to Care resources you can use together with your care recipient and plenty of ideas for creating broader communities of support.

Grab some lunch and join us for the afternoon sessions! Sessions will resume at 12:30 pm.

The average family caregiver spends over $7,000 annually on out-of-pocket care related expenses! This session will cover how to anticipate caregiving costs, have productive financial conversations with your loved ones, and find resources to help. We'll also discuss the financial implications for caregivers who are considering pulling back or quitting their job due to their care responsibilities—and some ideas on how you can navigate those pressures to protect your own long-term financial health. You shouldn’t have to risk your own financial health to care for your loved ones.

Workers who are caring for both child(ren) and an adult are in the Sandwich Generation—feeling pressed from the needs of both generations. This session will cover how to anticipate and navigate this journey, and how to keep your professional life and relationships thriving while you honor your caregiving responsibilities.

We’ll pay special attention to how the life stage of caregiving intersects with your career phase. Sandwich Generation workers can be just starting their career or planning to ramp towards retirement. They may be caring for a newborn and a grandparent, a teenager and a spouse, or a college student and a 90-year-old parent. Regardless of your own scenario, you’ll leave with ideas and resources to ease your stress.