Alternatives for Seniors Presenting Caregiver Expo10 at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook on Saturday, November 13

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternatives for Seniors presents Caregiver Expo10 – a free event featuring informational seminars and exhibits relating to the growing number of family caregivers struggling with the challenges of caring for elderly patients, parents or loved ones – on Saturday, November 13, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm a the Doubletree Hotel, 1909 Spring Road in Oak Brook. The expo is for caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals, and the general public.

For information about Caregiver Expo10 and to register for the event, visit www.alternativesforseniors.com/expos/caregiver-expo or call 888/600-9516.

Caregiver Expo10 is being held in conjunction with National Family Caregiver Month, which is observed every November. National Family Caregiver Month is a nationally recognized time to focus attention on the more than 65 million family caregivers who provide 80% of our nation's long term-care services. Topics/speakers include:

• Hope, Health, Housing and Healing - Honoring Family and Professional Caregivers Maya Hennessey- National Family Caregivers, 10:15 to 11:00 am

• Housing Overview - Robert A. Werdan, Vice President, Marketing and Sales Presbyterian Homes, 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

• Understanding & Responding to People with Dementia - Chris Garnaat, Manager, Consumer & Corporate Education Alzheimer's Association - Greater Illinois Chapter, 11:15 am to 12:00 pm

• Learn the Three C's:  Care, Choices and Coordination – Donna Sierzega McNally, RN MSN, Vice President Integrated Services, Addus HealthCare, Inc., 1:00 to 1:45 pm

• Don't Go Broke in the Aging Process - Anthony B. Ferraro, Attorney, CPA, Law offices of Anthony B. Ferraro, 1:00 to 1:45 pm

• Climbing the Mountain of Caregiving: Surviving and Thriving - Carol Cummings RN, Manager of Optimum Life and Wellness Programs, Brookdale Senior Living, 2:00 to 2:45 pm

• Six Steps to a Secure Retirement, Fred Macaluso, VP - Investment Officer, Well Fargo Advisors, LLC, 2:00 to 2:45 pm

According to www.agingstats.gov, by the end of 2010 there will be an estimated 40 million people over 65 and 5 million over 85 living in the U.S. By 2030 those numbers will rise exponentially. According to www.thefamilycaregiver.org, family caregivers provide an estimated $375 billion worth of free care giving services each year. Family caregivers spend an average of 20 hours per week caring for their loved ones. For interviews with AFS owner, Anita Kremer, please call 800/350-0770 or visit www.alternativesforseniors.com

SOURCE Alternatives for Seniors