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Senior Living Options for People Who “Aren’t Ready Yet”

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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

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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...

The Truth About Legacy & Positively Impacting The Next Generation!

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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

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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...

Aging In America: Changing the Narrative

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The world is changing at a rapid pace and if you don’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. This means flexing the muscles of adaptability, resilience, and curiosity. Gone are the days when elder family members were the only sources of knowledge, history, and wisdom. The internet has taken over. As a result, those currently tasked with writing the narrative about getting older are young, mis-informed, and often simply winging it! Read more...

Sunny Days Are Here Again

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Broadway veteran, Ray Wills, was our May headliner! Discussing the Art & Aging movement and how to power up your ZEST for life! Learn about the local offerings that will you keep you seeing the BRIGHT side of life from active aging ideas to life giving respite. Celebrate the return of sunny days with us – be enlightened and equipped. Read more...

The Truth About Decluttering and Downsizing

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Chances are if you are like most Americans, you have more stuff than you need, want, or know what to do with. This is especially true if you have lived in the same house for over 25 years. So, if you are planning a future move or simply want to simplify life a bit, what do you do with all the excess? What makes it so essential to tackle this overwhelming mature life task? How do you take action? What are all of the options? Read more...
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