Talking Points

Thursday — Workplace Violence & Healthcare Costs, a seminar geared toward employers, will be presented by the Atlantic Coast Health Network and others including,experts from the U.S. Secret Service, Holy Cross Hospital, and Memorial Healthcare System. Discussion includes risk factors and prevention tactics to curb workplace violence, raising awareness for a secure, healthy work environment, and more. This event, which will be held at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, is free to registered participants. Contact luisa.hurtado@achnfl.com, call 954-265-7723, or visit achnfl.com/rsvp. Friday — Preparing for Hurricanes, before and after, noon-2 p.m.,at the Holiday Springs Condominium Clubhouse, 3131 Holiday Springs Blvd., Margate. This free information session, to provide guidance to condo and homeowner associations, is presented by Katzman Chandler. 954-486-7774 June 22 — Annual Caregiver Symposium: Technology And Caregiving at a Crossroads, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship DeSantis Building, Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Moderated by CBS-WFOR reporter and anchor Rick Folbaum, the symposium will focus on improving the quality of life for caregivers and offer educational lectures, networking opportunities and breakout sessions covering technology, caregiving and policy. Journalist and author Chris Farrell is the featured guest speaker. During the symposium, the Community Foundation of Broward, United Way of Broward County and the Jewish Federation of Broward County will release the findings of Dignity in Aging: A Comprehensive Broward County Older Adult Analysis, a unique study that looks at the critical needs of Broward’s older residents. Cost is $35 and caregivers will be admitted free. For tickets, vendor and sponsorship opportunities contact dsmith@thesofia.org. Register at thesofia.org/thrive/events/impact-broward-events/2018-caregiver-symposium.