Oklahoma Human Services announce annual Caregivers Conferences | News [Video]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Human Services and their Oklahoma Caregiver Coalition (OK Cares) partners announced the annual Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference on Thursday titled ‘The real MVP.’ 

The conference focused on the value caregivers bring to their families and communities, and resources and support to ensure their own needs are met as well. 

In-person conferences were held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Enid, Ardmore, and McAlester. 

The conference supported a focus area for Aging Our Way, a 10-year plan for the agency that aims to give every older Oklahoman the confidence to live life on their terms. 

The plan will focus on caregivers, both paid and unpaid, to ensure access to the resources and support needed to provide quality care. 

As the aging population grows, the need for caregivers will also grow. 

Though Aging Our Way, Oklahoma Human Services will show caregivers they are valued in the community. 

“Caregivers play an incredible role in …