New River Valley Agency on Aging to host 14th Annual Caregivers Conference Aug. 7
Kim Snider,
Community Engagement and
Development Director,
NRV Agency on Aging
The New River Valley Agency on Aging hosts its 14th Annual Caregivers Conference on Friday, August 7th, at the New River Community College Campus in Dublin. This event is held in Partnership with New River Community College and Workforce Development.
The New River Valley Agency on Aging will hold their 14th Annual Caregivers Conference on Friday, August 7th, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., in Edwards Hall, on the New River Community College Campus in Dublin, Virginia. This is a day full of support, education and community for Caregivers. Attendance is free for volunteer and family caregivers and just $35 for professional caregivers. Lunch is provided.
This year’s theme is “Practical Caregiver: Laying a Solid Foundation”
Our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Carey H. Peerman, Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration Program, Radford University, and owner of Clear Edge, Consulting, LLC in Blacksburg, which provides continuing education, coaching services, and career development programs, particularly for medical and healthcare professionals. Dr. Peerman’s presentation reframes caregiving as both a human and structural challenge; explores how mindset, trust and team dynamics form the foundation for effective care; and addresses critical pressures such as burnout, decision fatigue and family expectations. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to strengthen team performance, build resilience, and create sustainable systems that support both caregivers and those they serve.
There will be three classrooms available:
- Helping the Helper: How a Safe Home can Support Caregiving-lead by Chris Moore, Senior Remodeling Experts.
- A Clear Foundation for Aligning Care Goals with Hospice Fundamentals-Nicole Thompson, Lewis Gale Montgomery Regional Hospital
- Bird’s Eye View of Home and Community-Based Waivers lead by a 4-person panel.
The Closing Session, “Building YOU up” will be led by Gretchen Lawson, Chair One Fitness Instructor. This is a chair-based dance fitness program that incorporates activities of daily living into cool dance moves to keep people not only movin’, but smilin’.
Over 40 industry and service exhibitors will be present to provide information about supports, equipment, planning, and resources designed to make caregiving an easier journey.
The conference is free for private and volunteer caregivers, and just $35 for professional caregivers. A delicious lunch will be provided, including vegetarian and vegan options. Interested parties can visit the NRV Agency on Aging website, at nrvaoa.org, for quick and easy registration, and to download the day’s agenda. For more information, call the office at 540-980-7720.
The 14th Annual Caregivers Conference is sponsored by:
New River Community College
Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery and Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski
Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center
Heritage Hall of Blacksburg
AARP Virginia
Highland Ridge Rehabilitation Center
ACG Intrepid
Americare Plus
Anthem Elevance
Commonwealth Senior Living
Gentiva Hospice
InnovAge Pace
Senior Home Share
Senior Medical Patrol
United Health
About the New River Valley Agency on Aging
The New River Valley Agency on Aging supports and enhances the lives of older adults, adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers through advocacy, information, and services. Our goal is to provide a variety of services that help older adults, and adults with disabilities, to achieve maximum independence, enhance their quality of life, and maintain their dignity.
NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSION
New River Community College (NRCC), a member of the Virginia Community College System, subscribes to the tenets set forth in the system’s mission statement: “We give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.”
In addition, NRCC is committed to the ideal that communities are strengthened when all members are offered opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, culture, social class, economic status, age, gender, sexual orientation, personal identity or physical or mental capability. NRCC strives to support individuals in understanding and embracing their roles as citizens while enhancing their sense of self-esteem, personal security and autonomy.
In meeting the educational needs of the New River Valley, the college assumes a responsibility to provide educational opportunities through collaborative efforts with local industries, businesses, government institutions and non-profit organizations. NRCC also seeks to strengthen lives by promoting regional economic development and is dedicated to engaging in partnerships with higher education institutions, public schools and other entities.
In fulfilling its mission, NRCC offers a variety of certificate, diploma, associate degree and workforce development programs. The institution is committed to assisting students with decisions concerning their educational, career and personal goals and being a place that brings together people of disparate experience while fostering community and cultural enrichment.
New River Community College Workforce Development
New River Community College’s Office of Workforce Development fosters economic growth and development by helping provide an appropriately trained workforce for the New River Valley and the Commonwealth. Services include credentialing, a wide range of training opportunities, skills upgrading and career development programs, retraining, pre-employment testing and state-of-the-art technology instruction. Workforce Development staff develop customized training programs to meet the specific needs of employers, and the unit also offers open enrollment courses for the general public in areas ranging from computing to management training.