Hanover County to host free Caregiver Expo
Free Press staff report | 11/14/2024, 6 p.m.
Hanover County will host its third annual Caregiver Expo on Thursday, Nov. 14, in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month. The free event to provide resources and support for caregivers of older adults will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Montpelier Recreation Center and Library, 15302 Clazemont Road.
The expo will feature a variety of local vendors and resource presentations. At Home Harmony will introduce Medicare’s new GUIDE program, which covers at-home services for caregivers of individuals with dementia. Hanover Fire-EMS will provide details about their new Senior Prevention and Awareness for Risk Reduction in Our Community (SPARC) Program. The event also will include a panel discussion titled “Suddenly Caregiving,” offering insights from care partners on navigating unexpected caregiving roles.
Attendees will have a chance to win door prizes, enjoy refreshments and collect giveaways. The event is presented by the Hanover Council on Aging, the Department of Community Resources, and The SPAN Center. For more information, contact Hanover Community Resources at 804-365-4300.