Legacy Forum LIVE
The Legacy Forum LIVE
Emergency Preparedness: Preparing Today for Peace of Mind Tomorrow
A Free, In-Person Community Forum
Emergencies can happen without warning. Having a clear plan can make a meaningful difference—especially for older adults, family caregivers, and individuals managing medications, mobility challenges, medical equipment, or ongoing health conditions.
Compassion by Design invites you to Legacy Forum LIVE, an interactive, in-person community forum created to help you prepare for emergencies with greater knowledge, confidence, and peace of mind.
Participants will receive practical guidance, helpful resources, and simple steps they can use to protect themselves and the people they care for.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
During this interactive forum, participants will explore how to:
• Create a personal and family emergency plan
• Organize medications, medical information, and important documents
• Build an emergency supply kit
• Prepare for power outages, severe weather, and evacuation
• Plan for mobility, medical equipment, and other caregiving needs
• Identify trusted community resources and support systems
You’ll also have opportunities to ask questions, connect with others, and leave with actionable information you can use immediately. No previous emergency-preparedness experience is required.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Creative Arts Center
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore, Maryland
Admission is free, but advance registration is strongly encouraged because space may be limited.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Family and unpaid caregivers
• Older adults and aging adults
• Individuals supporting someone with a disability or health condition
• Caregiving professionals and community advocates
• Faith-based and neighborhood leaders
• Anyone interested in becoming better prepared for an emergency
ABOUT LEGACY FORUM LIVE
Legacy Forum LIVE brings Compassion by Design’s virtual Legacy Forum Series into the community for a special, in-person experience.
The event also features Compassion by Design’s Prepared Caregiver Corner™, an initiative that provides practical education, tools, and resources to help caregivers and older adults prepare for everyday challenges and unexpected emergencies.
PREPARE • CONNECT • LEARN
Take the next step toward greater safety, confidence, and peace of mind.
REGISTER TODAY—IT’S FREE!
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