Senior Connection | Caregiver Summit 2025
10-9-25
Supporting Caregivers By Coming Together
A huge THANK YOU to the incredible caregivers, inspiring presenters and generous sponsors who made Senior Connection’s Caregiver Summit 2025 on September 29 a powerful day of connection, learning and support.
Summit Sessions
The presentations were dedicated to identifying caregiver needs & strengthening caregiver empowerment through education, access to services & community connection.
Healthcare & Law
- Understanding Dementia: A Dementia Friends Session
Patty Hainsworth & Vanessa Ramos - The Law and Your Loved Ones: Preparing for Life's Legal Transitions
Community Legal Aid - Navigating Healthcare Through a Caregiver Lens
Dr. Valdman & Dr. Gallant
Culture & Care
- Honoring Identity, Story and Connection in the Care of Others
Monnalisa Viana, Sarai Rivera, Teresa Cruz Foley, Paulette Piñero, Tara Hambereger
Caregiving in Action
- Navigating Hospice: Compassion & Resources for CaregiversDebra Goodsell
- Caring in the Age of AI: A Personal Story of Support, Struggle, & HopeTara Hamberger
- Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenBrenda Jenkins, Joanne Calista, Cassandra Bensahih, Zena Bottom
- Bridging the Gaps: Housing, Healthcare, & Community Resources for Older Adults in CrisisBetsey Crimmins, Leah Bradey, Evan Weeden
About Senior Connection
Senior Connection is a non-profit Area Agency on Aging organization that supports older adults and caregivers in Central Massachusetts and its surrounding communities in living independently at home for as long as possible. For 50 years, Senior Connection has been a leader in providing information and resources for older adults and caregivers. We provide coordinated nutrition, transportation, legal assistance, crisis intervention, and other services to older adults. We connect individuals across Worcester and Middlesex Counties with the help they need.
