Session 1
You Are Not Alone: Navigating Caregiving
- April 30, 2026
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Gallatin Senior Center
This first session is designed to help caregivers understand that they are not alone and that support is available.
Topics covered
- What caregiving looks like
- Why caregivers often feel overwhelmed
- What local support may be available
- How the caregiver support program works
Before you attend
- Bring your questions.
- Bring a family member if helpful.
- You do not need to be an expert.
- You do not need a diagnosis to attend.
After the session
- Complete the caregiver interest form.
- Request follow-up support.
- Review the session handout.
Presenters
Jerry Crenshaw
Principal Consultant — OpenCHW / Crenshaw Technologies LLC
Healthcare IT Leader and Senior Technical Project Manager with 20+ years of experience managing public health and healthcare technology initiatives.
Jerry Crenshaw
Principal Consultant — OpenCHW / Crenshaw Technologies LLC
Healthcare IT Leader and Senior Technical Project Manager with 20+ years of experience managing public health and healthcare technology initiatives.
Materials & handouts
- Session 1 Caregiver Quick Start HandoutCaregiver handout
- Session 1 Caregiver Quick Start HandoutCaregiver handout
- Session 1 The Caregivers HandbookCaregiver handbook
- Session 1 The Caregivers HandbookCaregiver handbook
- Session 1 Top 17 Resources For Family CaregiversCaregiver Resources
- Session 1 Top 17 Resources For Family CaregiversCaregiver Resources
Helpful links
- Caregiver Life BalanceThe broadest AARP hub for burnout, work-care conflict, and emotional strain.
- Get Started With the Basics of Family CaregivingAARP’s Basics hub; useful as the section’s “browse more” destination.
- Get Started With the Basics of Family CaregivingAARP’s Basics hub; useful as the section’s “browse more” destination.
- How Caregivers Can Fight to Preserve Dignity, ConnectionA strong empathy-first article for setting tone and values.
- How Caregivers Can Fight to Preserve Dignity, ConnectionA strong empathy-first article for setting tone and values.
- How to Avoid 10 Common Caregiving MistakesPractical “what to watch for” content that works well near the top of the page.
- How to Avoid 10 Common Caregiving MistakesPractical “what to watch for” content that works well near the top of the page.
Session registration
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