Resource and Exhibit Hall
- Visit our expansive exhibit hall to interact with representatives from 100+ organizations, gather information, and discover tools that can assist in every aspect of caregiving. From medical supplies to homecare options, support groups, and new places to call home, it’s all here under one roof.
Durham Medical Orchestra (8:00 am - 9:00 am)
The Durham Medical Orchestra (DMO) is a community orchestra based in Durham, North Carolina, composed of healthcare professionals, community members, and students. Under the direction of Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant the orchestra will have an ensemble playing in the gallery during registration.
Duke Health Career Information Drop-in (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Jacqueline Huff, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Duke University Health System Talent Acquisition
Location: Park Boardroom
- Explore career opportunities with Duke Health and be part of our compassionate commitment to advance health. Learn how Duke’s Total Rewards Program is designed to support you — both on and off the clock. Drop in any time during the event or email Jackie to connect (Jacqueline.Huff@Duke.edu) or schedule a call with her to discuss a career with Duke Health.
Dogs with a Purpose (12:40 pm - 1:00 pm)
- Visit with certified therapy dogs after lunch. Dogs with a Purpose are coming to be part of your wellbeing. The benefits of certified therapy dog visits include facilitating a sense of calm and relaxation as well as lowering anxiety, alleviating loneliness, and even normalizing heart rate and blood pressure.
Maintain “Power” Over Your Healthcare with a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) (8:00 am - 3:30 pm; closed 10:30-11:30)
Facilitators: Clarity Legal Group and Duke HomeCare & Hospice
Location: Windsor Board Room
- The significance of a Health Care Power of Attorney is profound, as it ensures a person’s medical preferences are respected even when they cannot communicate them. Whether due to illness, injury, or incapacitation, having a trusted individual empowered to act in your best interest provides peace of mind for you and those you love. A team of professionals will be available to help you understand the nuances of Health Care Powers of Attorney in North Carolina and equip you with concrete “next steps.”
Creating A Safe Space (8:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Facilitator: Marie Dagger, MS, OTR/L, ECHM; Aging Transitions Occupational Therapist,
Orange County Department on Aging
Location: Exhibit Hall
- Aging and living with chronic illness can cause challenges for mobility as well as increase an older adult's risk of falling. The Duke Caregiver Community Event will feature a before-and-after demonstration of how to modify an older adult’s living space, remove potential hazards, and make a safer environment. Home modification professionals and physical and occupational therapists will be present to talk about common household hazards and how they can be eliminated or modified to reduce the risk of falling.
Virtual Dementia Tour™ (8:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Spring Arbor Senior Living
Location: Bull Durham
- The Virtual Dementia Tour™ is an up-close, hands-on experience to help caregivers better understand some of the seemingly inappropriate and, at times difficult, behaviors exhibited by those with dementia. Attendees of the Virtual Dementia Tour™ will gain a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction.
DukeWELL-ness Clinic (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Location: Exhibit Hall
Experience a comprehensive 15-minute wellness visit! Our dedicated team will assess vital aspects of your health and offer a wide range of services to support your overall well-being:
- Screenings: BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetic screening, mental health assessments, vision screening, stress screenings, and free prescription eyewear for the uninsured.
- Retina Screenings: Retina screenings to detect early signs of eye conditions.
- Flu Shots: Flu shots to help protect you during flu season.
- Primary Care Appointments: Schedule comprehensive health evaluations.
- Imaging Services: Mammography, lung education, and cardiac scoring.
- Community Outreach: Connect with social workers for assistance with housing, nutrition, and other social services.
- Body Mechanics -- Save Your Back!: Join our occupational therapist for a 3-part series on Bed Mobility, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Transfers, and Adaptive Equipment. Learn safe transfer techniques to protect your body, especially your back.
The Family Imprint (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
By: Nancy Borowick
- The Family Imprint tells the intimate story of my family, as my parents both underwent treatment for stage-four cancer at the same time. The story, however, is not about cancer or their deaths. This is a story about life, love, and loss through the lens of a first-time caregiver and daughter.