Transitions through the Continuum (a.k.a. Knowing the Levels of Care and How to Navigate Them)
Apr
17
2:30 PM14:30

Transitions through the Continuum (a.k.a. Knowing the Levels of Care and How to Navigate Them)

Donna is proud to be back speaking with her friends at The Capital Area Memory Cafe at Granite Ledges in Concord, NH. The group comprises caregivers, loved ones, folks living in assisted living and living independently in the community at large. If you are interested in attending and you are not a regular member of this group, please contact Lindsay Gonzalez at (603) 224-0777 ext. 1015

During this presentation Donna will share information about the various levels of care available, what it might look like when it's time to make a transition and suggestions on making this difficult transition as smooth as possible for all concerned. The discussion will be applicable for helping your loved one make transitions as well as what you need to consider to have a plan in place for loved ones you are the primary caregiver of should you require a level of care yourself for the short or long term.

Last time we had a lovely interactive discussion and we hope to have that this time as well!

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Family Caregivers Summit 2016
Nov
1
to Nov 3

Family Caregivers Summit 2016

You don't want to miss this!

And, you should tell all of your friends and loved ones to check it out too.

We all think it won't happen to us, but then it does - our family members age and we need to jump in and help out. Find out everything you need to know in this one great place.

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Tuesday's at Ten
Sep
13
10:00 AM10:00

Tuesday's at Ten

Tuesday's at 10 is a women's discussion group at Havenwood Heritage Heights a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Concord NH. This was a private event, for residents only, so this event posting was put up postevent.

This is the fabulous CCRC that Donna raves about in her sessions as one of the best decisions you can make for yourself and your family.  Per their invitation, Donna went back to revisit her old stomping grounds with bells on.

She shared with them (per their request) who she really is - not what she does - and how she came to be the person she is. It was a fun morning full of hugs, smiles and hearfelt sharing.

Thank you all for being some of the most sensational women I have ever met!

Love to you all!

Donna

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Transitioning Your Parent or Loved One - 10 Wk Online Course
Sep
7
to Nov 9

Transitioning Your Parent or Loved One - 10 Wk Online Course

So you’ve noticed that things aren’t going so well at home for your loved one and you need to start thinking about alternative scenarios. This comprehensive class will take you from the initial assessment and research all the way through visits, evaluations, conversations and right up to the actual move.

Beginning on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 through November 9th, 2016 we will meet weekly – online – and cover the following topics:

Week one: We begin at the beginning, by figuring out where they are at so we know where to begin looking at options. What do I mean by where they are at? Well, I mean are they capable of living independently? Do they need Assisted Living? Specialized, Secure Memory Care? Or even a higher level of care than that? How much money do they have to be able to pay for it and so on.

Week two: Looking at Options.

Week three: Visiting Places. Where to look, what to ask, what to pay attention for, etc.

Week four:  How to speak with them about all of this.

Week five: Warming them up to the idea, to visit the options and to making the potential lifestyle change.

Week six:  Getting things in order

Week seven: Dealing with “stuff”

Week eight: Creating your plan, timeframe, etc.

Week nine: Handling the other people in our lives

Week ten: Lining up the move or other transition

Click here to sign up now!

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The Pro's and Con's of Aging in Place
Jun
29
10:00 AM10:00

The Pro's and Con's of Aging in Place

One of the toughest decisions that senior citizens face is whether to stay at home or move to a community or other setting for their “Golden years.” Wherever you live you will either “Age in Place” or move through a series of situations that meet your needs along the way as you age.

In our discussion we will cover what “Aging in Place” means, what options you have and what are the pros and cons of those options.

Each person faces their own unique set of circumstances. We all face decisions in our own way, with the information we have gathered over our lives influencing us. We also have people in our lives influencing us.

In the end, it is our decision. To make the right decision we need to look at more information so we are fully informed and can truly decide what is in our best interests. How do we want to live in what should be the finest years of our lives?

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