Back to School – Test Your Knowledge on Every Empowered Aging Topic!
Test your KNOWLEDGE on every VITAL subject related to aging well. FIND your gaps & KNOW what you want to LEARN next. Experts presentenced a fun Q&A. Read more...
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The Nest Egg Talk: The Truth About Spending & Protecting Money!
Everyone seems to worry about money as they get older. (We mean REALLY worry! This universal concern often has less to do with how much wealth one has amassed and more to do with uncertainties about one’s financial affairs. How much money will I need? Will I have enough to leave some behind for others? What if my needs change over time? How do I ensure I don’t outlive my financial resources? These are all common questions explored in this seminar on money and aging. Read more...
Caregiving & Communication – What You Need to Know!
You know it’s time to have a serious talk with your kids, family members & friends about what’s important, but you aren’t sure how. Now’s the time to learn. Read more...
Half of retirees downsize their homes. What should they consider? – Wichita Beacon
The task of getting rid of a lifetime of accumulations “is like having another job,” one retiree said. Experts suggest allowing one to five years for the process. Read more...
Bloom & Embrace Life!
Ooh la la! Keeping life FUN is sometimes easier said than done. Spring is in full bloom & perfect time to discuss: new beginnings, friendships and adventure. If you are looking for inspiration and motivation towards your own goals or simply to enjoy life more! We are featured inspiring speakers and a senior-led Round Robin that delivered 101 ideas to keep daily life vibrant, fulfilling & energizing! Read more...
Safe Driving: Strategies to Stay Behind the Wheel
Having a car and our own set of keys ranks right up there with having air to breathe and fresh water to drink – it’s hard to imagine being without. That said, having a car and a license to drive (at any age) also comes with a great deal of responsibility. At this month’s seminar we talked with healthcare, legal, and local law enforcement experts about the challenges associated with driving as we age, as well as strategies for safely remaining behind the wheel. Read more...
Senior Living Options for People Who “Aren’t Ready Yet”
While most agree that their current home is where their heart is, we must also consider the fact that our hearts (and our stuff) may require new living arrangements to suit our changing lifestyle and healthcare needs over time. When people retired at 65 and then only lived a few more years, staying put made perfect sense. Now, as people living well into their 80’s, 90’s and even 100’s, it’s simply not practical to assume one will live in the same place forever. Learn about the many available options for mature adults including independent, assisted, and life care communities. Better to know it before you need it! Read more...
Kansas Masonic Home and Empowered Senior working to help residents find places to live – KSN
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – On Friday, the Kansas Masonic Home (KMH) told staff, residents, and families that the home would close at the end of December. Read more...
Senior show. – The Active Age
2019. KPTS Channel 8, is launching a show called “Empowering Seniors.” Hosted by Katherine Ambrose, a realtor and senior living expert. Read more...
How one decision marked the beginning of the end for KMH after 126 years of serving Wichita’s children and seniors. – KAKE
26 years. That's how long the Kansas Masonic Home at Maple and Seneca has been serving those in need. But after all these years, choices made just seven years ago marked the beginning of the end. Read more...