Jun 18
Caring for Aging Parents for Staff and Faculty
Thu, June 18, 2026
• 4:00pm
- 5:00pm (1h) • Multicultural Center 019
(June 18, 2026 moved to Laird 007)
Navigating the complexities of eldercare—from managing medical appointments and legal paperwork to the emotional weight of changing family roles—is a journey few of us are prepared for. Whether you are currently providing daily care for an aging parent, supporting an adult friend through a health crisis, or simply beginning to plan for the future, you don't have to manage it in isolation.
We hope to provide a dedicated space where we can find both practical resources and authentic peer support. By coming together, we can share vetted local resources, navigate insurance and healthcare hurdles, and offer a listening ear to those balancing professional excellence with personal sacrifice.
- Resource Sharing: Access to curated lists of local home-health services, elder law specialists, and respite care.
- Regular Meet-ups: Informal gatherings to discuss challenges and successes.
- Expert Guest Speakers: Occasional sessions with professionals in gerontology, financial planning, and mental health.
Taking care of those who once took care of us is a profound responsibility, but it can also be an exhausting one. We invite you to join us for our inaugural meeting to help shape this group into a community that truly serves your needs. Together, we can ensure that as we care for others, we are also caring for ourselves.
Event Contact: Julie Buchwald
Repeats monthly on the third Thursday of the month