Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Started

TOPICS
12 Ready-to-Host Workshop Topics
DURATION
60 Minutes Per Session
COST
Free - No Cost to Employers
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HOW IT WORKS

Hosting a Virtual Workshop is Simple

Choose your topics, invite your employees, and AARP handles the expert speakers, content and supporting resources.

  • Step 1 | Pick your Topics: Choose a single topic or package 3-5 topics into a series. We can help you select the right mix.

  • Step 2 | Determine Your Timing: Each session runs 60 minutes. Consider using a recurring lunch & learn or awareness months.

  • Step 3 | Reach Out to Us: Share your topics and preferred dates using the form below. We'll confirm availability and send you everything you need to invite your employees and run a great program.

Host a Workshop

Who can host?

ERG leaders, HR managers, or any leader who can gather 30+ employees virtually.

How many people can attend?


As many as your platform allows. Programs have run with 30–300 registrants across time zones.

Explore Our 12 Workshop Topics to Choose From

  • TOPIC 1 | at home

    Preparing to Become a Family Caregiver

    This workshop helps employees prepare for the caregiving roles many will take on with little warning.

    It introduces AARP’s Prepare to Care resources and practical steps for starting conversations and building support networks.

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  • TOPIC 2 | at home

    Financial Well-Being for Working Family Caregivers

    Caregiving can quietly strain an employee’s finances and increase stress at work.

    This program explains typical caregiving costs, how to plan for them, and where to find financial support.

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  • TOPIC 3 | at home

    Demystifying Medicare

    Medicare decisions often fall to employees who are also managing work and caregiving.

    This session provides a clear overview of Medicare’s parts, coverage, costs, and enrollment timelines.

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  • TOPIC 4 | at home

    Self-Care for Working Family Caregivers

    Burnout among caregiving employees can show up as absenteeism, disengagement, and turnover.

    This workshop focuses on realistic self‑care strategies that support physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

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  • TOPIC 5 | at home

    Preparing to Age at Home

    Many employees are helping loved ones plan to age in place—or planning for themselves—without knowing where to start.

    This session covers home safety, support networks, and care planning for aging at home.

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  • TOPIC 6 | at home

    How to Pay for Care

    Questions about how to afford care are a major source of anxiety for working caregivers.

    This workshop outlines common options to pay for care, from public programs to community and employer resources.

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  • TOPIC 7 | at home

    Legal Topics for Family Caregivers

    Many employees are thrust into medical and financial decisions without the right legal documents in place.

    This program explains key topics such as powers of attorney, advance directives, and wills, and how they support caregiving.

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  • TOPIC 8 | at home

    Downsizing & Decluttering

    Supporting a loved one through downsizing or decluttering can be emotionally and logistically overwhelming for employees.

    This workshop shares practical approaches to rightsizing a home, prioritizing safety, and managing family dynamics.

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  • TOPIC 9 | at work

    Navigating My Workplace as a Caregiver

    Many caregiving employees stay silent about their responsibilities, which can affect performance and retention.

    This workshop helps employees think through when and how to talk with managers and HR, use available policies, and set realistic boundaries.

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  • TOPIC 10 | at work

    Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Adults

    Employees caring for both children and adults face complex time and energy demands at every career stage.

    This session explores those pressures and offers strategies to manage competing responsibilities while staying on track professionally.

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  • TOPIC 11 | at work

    Making the Most of My Benefits as a Caregiver

    Even generous benefits go underused when employees are stretched thin.

    This workshop takes a tactical look at workplace policies, leaves, financial benefits, and services that can support caregivers and parents.

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  • TOPIC 12 | at work

    Early Career Working Family Caregivers

    Early‑career employees who are caregivers often juggle major responsibilities just as they’re building their professional paths.

    This session highlights their unique needs and discusses how they can navigate caregiving while pursuing growth opportunities.

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AARP EMPLOYER CAREGIVING PROGRAM SERIES

Ready to Host a Virtual Workshop?

Tell us which topics interest you and when you’d like to host. We’ll confirm availability within one business day.

Topic areas you’re interested in (Select as many as you’d like)
CAREGIVING AT HOME
CAREGIVING AT WORK