October 26, 2026 – The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ Dementia Care & Cure Initiative will host the fourth annual Empowering Caregivers Conference, presented by Florida Community Care and Florida Power & Light, on Wednesday, November 4, at the Downtown Event Center, 416 NE First St., in Fort Lauderdale.
The free conference is open to older adults and caregivers, especially those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
“Caregivers give so much of themselves to the people they love, and while caregiving brings fulfillment and joy, too often caregivers neglect their own needs and need support of their own,” said Charlotte Mather-Taylor, CEO of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. “We want every caregiver to walk away from our annual conference with practical tools, trusted resources and the confidence that our community stands behind them.”
Attendees will receive complimentary breakfast and lunch, and will have access to expert-led sessions, community resources and networking opportunities with professionals in elder care and dementia support. The information presented is relevant for individuals caring for a loved one as well as professional caregivers.
The event is made possible by registration sponsor Tranquility Lifestyle Solutions; workshop sponsors Broward Health, Senior Proof, United HomeCare and 4 Corners Bingo; and gold sponsors Homewatch CareGivers, Denise A. Lettau Attorney at Law, LifeStation, Memorial Healthcare System, PNC Bank, U.S. Century Bank and Veteran Aid & Planning Services.
For information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.adrcbroward.org/event/2026-empowering-caregivers-conference/.
About AAABC (Area Agency on Aging of Broward County)
Sponsored by the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County is the nonprofit umbrella organization charged with the responsibilities of planning,
coordinating, monitoring, and funding programs designed to meet the needs of over 510,632 year-round Broward older adult residents including an Elder Helpline, Medicare Counseling, Health & Wellness classes and more. As the prime advocate for local Older Americans, the AAABC contracts with administering organizations for the following programs: senior centers; senior day care; site meals; home-delivered meals; Alzheimer’s in-home and facility respite; minor in-home repair; legal; transportation; homemaker personal care; respite; emergency response; and case management. Please visit our website for detailed information on all our services. https://www.adrcbroward.org/
