Caregiver Wellness Retreat
Caregiver Wellness Retreat
A day of self-care, relaxation, and renewal to help non-professional caregivers stay mentally, emotionally, and physically well in their caregiving role.
This free retreat will include a keynote address titled "Helping Family Caregivers Avoid Mistakes" by Martin J. Schreiber, co-author of "My Two Elaines," a vendor fair and sack lunch, caregiver networking, and individual self-care and activity sessions. Breakout sessions include Sound Healing, Massage/Reflexology, a guided tour of Shalom, and Tai Chi. This event is free for non-professional caregivers. All non-professional caregivers are welcome.
Registration is required and will open August 14.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 8:45am-1:45pm
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Shalom Spirituality Center, 1001 Davis Street, Dubuque, IA
Martin J. Schreiber Keynote Speaker
Former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber is an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia. Reaching audiences nationwide at live events and via media, he uses humor and compassion to share lessons from his ongoing, decade-plus journey as caregiver.
Net proceeds from his acclaimed book, My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, which was recognized by Caring.com as one of its Best Caregiving Books of 2017, promotes Alzheimer’s caregiver support efforts.
Join us for a caregiver book club reading of "My Two Elaines" leading up to the Caregiver Wellness Retreat.
Register for the book club with your Retreat registration (beginning August 14) to receive your free book!
Book club meetings will be September 30 and October 28 at 3:00pm at the Caregiver Resource Center. Participants may attend in person or virtually.
The Caregiver Wellness Retreat is made possible by:
And with generous support from Stackstone Wealth.
Registration Form