Hagerstown Area Religious Council
The Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) is a coalition of churches and houses of faith in the Hagerstown area of Washington County.
Friday, November 10, 2023
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
EM Tobias Family Center Atrium
SCHEDULE
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Exhibit Hall
10:30 am – 10:45 am: Welcoming Remarks
10:45 am – 11:45 am: Keynote Speaker: The ABC’s of Caregiving
Featuring Dr. Michael Hann, Chief Medical Officer, Brook Lane
Dr. Hann will discuss some common medications taken by those needing a caregiver and the expected side effects; knowing when you may need extra help taking care of a loved one; the critical information your doctor needs to know during visits and the importance of remembering to take care of yourself while caregiving for others.
11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Complimentary Boxed Lunch/Exhibit Hall
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Panel Discussion: The Future of Your Caregiving Journey
Featuring Representatives from: Hospice of Washington County, Washington County Commission on Aging, and the Washington County Health Department – Adult Evaluation Review Service (AERS)
This panel will discuss various aspects that you may face in the future of your caregiving journey, including changes in Medicare and Medicaid benefits, the evaluation/assessment process for aged or disabled children and adults, and in-home and palliative care services.
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Exhibit Hall
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FREE to attend, but please register at: www.brooklane.org
Questions? Contact Julie Herman, Director of Marketing
at julie.herman@brooklane.org or 301-733-0331 x1272.
Join us for HARC’s annual ecumenical Good Friday Unity Walk in memory of Christ’s passion and death. Walk begins in the gazebo adjacent to the Museum parking lot and ends at the “grotto.” There will be 7 stops with scripture readings and dramatic dialogue, music, and call-and-response songs between the stops.
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