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. The free event is designed to support older adults and caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases.
Scheduled 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. “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 information presented is relevant for both family and professional caregivers. Speakers from the Dementia Care & Cure Initiative Task Force will include 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. Event details: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025; 8:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. conference; Illuminate Event Venue, 5100 N Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL 33351; free for Broward older adults and caregivers. For more information or to register visit: https://www.adrcbroward.org/caregiver-empowerment-conference.
The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, sponsored by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, is the nonprofit umbrella organization responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and funding programs for over 510,632 year-round Broward older adult residents. Services include an Elder Helpline, Medicare Counseling, Health & Wellness classes, senior centers, senior day care, meals, Alzheimer’s respite, minor home repair, legal aid, transportation, homemaker personal care, and case management. More information is available at www.adrcbroward.org.
This conference highlights the critical need for caregiver support in Broward County, where a growing aging population faces challenges from Alzheimer’s and dementia. By providing free access to expert advice and community resources, the event aims to reduce caregiver burden and improve quality of life for both caregivers and their loved ones.
