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...
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...
Living to Be 100
Living to be 80, 90 or even 100 and beyond is a new reality for which few have truly planned. Get answers to important questions concerning successful “third and fourth age” living and lifestyles. Find out what every person over 65 should know about living to be 100. Read more...
Why Empowered Senior Seminars?
Empowered Senior seminars are a great way to help provide seniors and retirees with the tools to help seniors live empowered lives and make informed decisions. Read more...
The Truth About Legacy & Positively Impacting The Next Generation!
We often associate the month of November with gratitude and giving thanks for the many blessings in our lives. It’s also a time for family gatherings and festivities, making it perfect for reminiscing and sharing family traditions. So, what happens to these traditions after you’re gone? Who will carry them forward into future generations? How can we plan for family harmony? Larry Hatteberg lead a powerful discussion on enjoying life, community engagement & how to make a positive generational impact. Read more...
The Truth about Getting Your Affairs in Order: Bad blood and blended families
Estate planning is no longer as simple as having a last will and testament. Virtually every state has different laws on matters such as probate and inheritance, making who gets what a very complicated issue. This is especially true for blended families and those with otherwise ‘complicated’ relationships.
Even “perfect” families run into big issues and overwhelm when it comes to settling estates. Rifts can last a lifetime. Read more...
The Truth About Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Knowledge is Power
The topic of dementia isn’t fun or sexy, but it is on the minds of people everywhere. As human beings, we love the fact that we are in control of our lives, so the idea of developing dementia can be terrifying. It’s also very confusing. There are many types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, so the information can be difficult to digest. Read more...