“Gift of Peace of Mind”
Workshop series aims to give senior adults ‘peace of mind’
Care Connection’s Clinton Senior Center will present a free, five-part online series titled “Gift of Peace of Mind” to help older adults plan for their later years.
The series, to be presented at the center at 970 E. Sedalia, will feature a variety of experts at 1 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb. 14 to March 14. You may register by calling Tammy Wilkey at 660-438-3300, extension 3, or online at www.goaging.org/events.
Topics include:
- Feb. 14: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? — decision-making obstacles when passing on personal possessions; practical suggestions and proven strategies.
- Feb. 21: Preparing for Your Care — in-home care, skilled nursing, and how to pay for them.
- Feb. 28: Advance Healthcare Planning — durable power of attorney; living wills; “do-not-resuscitate” orders; and guardianship/conservatorship.
- March 7: Estate Planning — Trusts, probate court, and titling accounts/property – featuring an elder care attorney.
- March 14: End of Life Planning — what to do when someone dies — canceling services; sending a will to court, etc. – featuring a funeral planner.
Each session addresses frequently asked questions by clients of Care Connection. The sessions are informational, with no products sold or endorsed.
Care Connection for Aging Services is an area agency on aging serving 21 locations in 13 West Central Missouri counties: Bates, Benton, Carroll, Cedar, Chariton, Henry, Hickory, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline, St. Clair, and Vernon. The mission is to provide opportunities to create positive aging experiences. For more information, call 1-800-748-7826 or visit www.goaging.org.
