The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Broward County Dementia Care & Cure Initiative Task Force, will host the 2025 Empowering Caregivers Conference on Wednesday, November 19, at the Illuminate Event Venue in Sunrise, Florida. This free one-day event is designed to support older adults and caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases.
According to the press release, the conference runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Attendees will receive a complimentary lunch and goodie bag, and will have access to expert-led sessions, community resources, and networking opportunities with professionals in elder care and dementia support. The information presented is relevant for both family caregivers and professional caregivers.
“This conference will provide valuable information and resources to community members caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases,” said Charlotte Mather-Taylor, CEO of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. “Because their role is vital we want to empower and uplift caregivers.”
The event will feature speakers from the Dementia Care & Cure Initiative Task Force, including representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, Memorial Healthcare System, and other local organizations. Sponsors include FP&L, Independent Living Systems, United Homecare, ElliQ, Florida Pace Centers at Miami Jewish Health, and Memorial Healthcare System.
Registration is now open at www.adrcbroward.org. The conference is free for Broward older adults and caregivers. The event details: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025; 8:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. conference; at Illuminate Event Venue, 5100 N Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL 33351.
For more information or to register, visit: https://www.adrcbroward.org/caregiver-empowerment-conference. The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County is the nonprofit umbrella organization responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and funding programs for over 510,632 year-round Broward older adult residents, including an Elder Helpline, Medicare Counseling, Health & Wellness classes, and more.
The importance of this conference lies in its potential to alleviate the challenges faced by caregivers, who often experience high levels of stress and isolation while providing care for loved ones with cognitive decline. By offering free access to expert guidance, community resources, and peer networking, the event aims to empower caregivers with knowledge and support systems that can improve both their well-being and the quality of care they provide. As the population ages, such initiatives become critical in addressing the growing demand for dementia care support in Broward County.
