"I have attended this conference over the past 15 years. I attribute my development as a professional and person to the classes and experience through Iowa CareGivers…I hope this conference will be here for many more years to come."
--2018 Conference Attendee
2018 Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Information
Sponsor Invitation Letter
Sponsor and Exhibitor Information and Registration
EDUCATION:
Great speakers on topics ranging from Seizures, Compassion Fatigue, and Bullying to Oral Care, Depression, and Prescription Addiction.
“What I liked most about the conference was the session on Transgender Care followed closely by the mac and cheese”
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L to R: Donna Cheers and Sally Chapman, Hospice Aides, HCI/VNS, speak about what Mouth Care Matters oral health specialty training is and share their personal experiences and the benefits of completing the training. |
140 participate in the Dementia Live™ program and got to experience first-hand what it might be like to live with dementia. Find out more by contacting Renee Riffey.
“My cholesterol went from 575 to 345! Thank you for having the health screenings. I participate every year!”
 78 participate in free health screenings.Special thanks to the Iowa Dental Hygienists’ Association and Polk County Health Department for providing this excellent service. |
Shirley Sorenson, Iowa CareGivers Board Advisor, pictured with Job Corps Students. Shirley’s generous contribution in memory of her late husband, Bob, supported the "Toughest Job You'll Ever Love" campaign t-shirts for all conference attendees.
Thanks Shirley! To learn more about Shirley’s tribute click here and for her spoken words click here.
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Men in Caregiving and Others Honored |
Thanks and Congratulations to These Amazing Individuals and Organizations!
2017 Iowa CareGivers Leadership Awards Donna Cheers and Sally Chapman, Hospice Aides, HCI/VNS
2017 Margaret Swanson Legacy in Giving Award Valerie McDaniel, s Home Care Aide, Madison County Public Health
2017 From the Heart Recognition Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation and the Lifelong Smiles Coalition
Family Provides Conference Scholarship to Their Caregiver!As a token of their appreciation, the Wolnerman family provided a scholarship to the Riding the Wave conference to Andrea Morales, who provides caregiving assistance to the family.
Pictured L to R: Michael Wolnerman, David Wolnerman, and Andrea Morales
“I liked being able to learn with my co-workers”
“I liked spending time with people going through the same problems that I am, we’re able to understand what it is like and to talk about it.”
“I liked spending quality time with other direct care professionals, sharing experiences and learning together.”
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