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  • Planning for Housing Transition

    Join us as we talk with Joan Blinn, a real estate agent who specializes in working with seniors and their families. We’ll discuss how to start the conversation about moving, various housing options, the emotional and financial impacts of moving, and how to prepare.  **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**    

  • The Magnificent Seven: Legal Documents for Older Adults

    Elder law attorney Virginia Hammerle will discuss the seven basic documents for Estate Planning, including Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Directive to Physicians, Designation of Guardian, and Designation of Agent for Burial. Ms Hammerle will briefly discuss when a trust is appropriate. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver […]

  • LOLA – Loss of Life Advocates

    If you ask someone if they are prepared for a life transition or loss, they generally say they dont want to think about it, or they lean in and say, “I think so.” There is so much that goes into getting someone prepared and when you do the work, afterwards you will have the feeling […]

  • Financial Planning for Older Adults: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

    Starting the conversation early about finances with your parents or loved ones before a crisis is essential to making good decisions. In this session, talk about what information to gather, how much you have in assets, who the advisors are, where the documents are located, how you want to be cared for, and the questions […]

  • When Decisions Are Left Undecided

    Advance care planning, also known as end-of-life and healthcare planning, empowers people to make decisions about the care they want to receive when they can no longer speak for themselves. Adults of any age can begin advance care planning although most people do so in later stages of life. Having clear decision-making capacity is required […]

  • Medicare & Help with Medicare Costs

    Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2024. Learn about Medicare changes that will be effective January 1, 2025. Be prepared to make informed choices through this overview of Medicare, what it pays for, and what help is available through area agencies on aging.   **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** If you […]

  • Programs that Can Consider Family Members as Paid Providers

    Learn about federal and state programs, including Medicaid waivers, Community Attendant Services, and VA Aid and Attendance/Veteran Directed Care, that can pay family members. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas […]