Our lecture series is an opportunity open to all caregivers, related family members, local students, community members and others who are interested. We host one lecture per semester that cover varying topics. Our first lecture was this November. See below for more details!

Spring 2026 Lecture

We are hosting a lecture in Spring 2026! Stay tuned for more information.

Registration is required for the event so please sign up in advance. Parking accommodations are addressed in the registration link (soon to come). Email us at ecca@vt.edu with any further questions or concerns.

Fall 2025 Lecture

Our Fall 2025 lecture was with Amber Akers, a Senior Hospice Care Consultant from Gentiva Hospice. The lecture was about navigating home health, palliative and hospice as a caregiver. Amber talked about benefits and misconceptions of hospice, levels of care, types of dementia and more. Click HERE to view the slideshow she presented.