10:00 AM

Welcome

Michael O’Grady, Asst. Secretary for Planning & Evaluation 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

10:05 AM

Opening Remarks

Claude Allen,  Deputy Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

After formal remarks, Deputy Secretary Allen will personally welcome to the stage three caregivers to tell their story one at a time. 

10:25 AM

Caregiver Testimonial
Donald "Mac" Showers

10:30 AM

Caregiver Testimonial
Katryna Gould

10:35 AM

Caregiver Testimonial
Bill Kays

10:40 AM

Response

Secretary Tommy G. Thompson
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

10:50 AM

Remarks

Josefina Carbonell, Assistant Secretary 
Administration on Aging
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

11:00 AM

Facilitated Panel Discussion

Moderator:  
Jonathan Ortmans, President
The Public Forum Institute

Panelists: 
Secretary Tommy G. Thompson
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

Josefina Carbonell, Assistant Secretary for Aging
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

and

Richard Schultz, Director
University Center for Social and Urban Research
University of Pittsburgh

Carol Levine, Director
Families and Health Care Project, United Hospital Fund of New York

Suzanne Mintz, President and CEO
National Family Caregivers Association

Dr. Margaret Giannini, Director for Office on Disability
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

11:45 AM

Closing Remarks and Adjournment

Secretary Tommy G. Thompson
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services