Caregivers will have an opportunity to learn from professionals and receive essential tools to better care for their loved ones at the Empowering Caregiver Resource Fair taking place at Kona Community Hospital tomorrow, September 28.

During the free event, taking place at Yano Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, community partners will share their expertise and connect caregivers with local resources.

The event will feature a series of expert speakers covering critical caregiving topics including:

• Understanding Dementia-Related Behaviors presented by the Alzheimer’s Association

• Advance Health Care Directives presented by Community First Hawaiʻi

• Safe Lifting and Transfer Techniques for Caregivers presented by Kona Community Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department

• Planning Ahead – Documents You Absolutely Need to Get Done presented by Judge Peter Kubota

 

A limited number of Emergency Medical Folders will be distributed to attendees. These folders give caregivers a central location to store and organize vital medical information for their loved ones.

To register call 808-322-4559.