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Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 53 Resources for Seniors PREPARE FOR MEDICARE Medicare basics explained from when and how to apply to types and kinds of coverage. Presented by Gary Knutson, NC Dept. of Insurance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). Thu Apr 16 10 a.m.–noon 001446 CAMPAIGN ZERO: KEEP YOUR LOVED ONES SAFE AND SOUND IN THE HOSPITAL Keep someone you love safe and sound in the hospital. Learn what to say, and what to do, to prevent common and deadly hazards when navigating an acute setting. You will gain practical knowledge and skills for managing complex hospital care. Presented by Patient Advocate Nancy Ruffner, BCPA, Navigate NC. Thu Apr 30 9:30–11 a.m. 001454 PREPARING TO DOWNSIZE Is your current environment cluttered and you desire to create a more organized and personally satisfying space? Are you considering making a move—now or in the future? You owe it to yourself to be prepared. Expert panelists include estate liquidators & move managers who will share insights, tips, and secrets to effectively downsize/de-clutter your household. Presented by Freda Hamlett, Milestone Moves Realty Group. Fri May 1 9:30–11 a.m. 001452 AGING LIFE CARE PROFESSIONALS Eldercare is complicated and unpredictable. An Aging Life Care Professional (geriatric care manager) is a credentialed professional, an expert in geriatrics and well-connected to a community of other healthcare professionals. As an informed consumer, you'll understand the benefits the professional care manager provides. Presented by LifeLinks Care. Fri May 15 9:30–10:30 a.m. 001445 55+ SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS Retirement communities and 55+ active adult living options are popping up all around the Triange area and in every other city in the country. But what are they exactly? What do they offer me as a senior? Where do I even begin? During this 90-minute panel discussion, learn the facts about local senior living options from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the senior living industry. Presented by Freda Hamlett, Milestone Moves Realty Group. Fri Feb 7 9:30–11 a.m. 001449 AGING IN PLACE/PREPARING TO 'STAY PUT' You've decided to stay in your home—now what? Are you prepared? Have you taken steps to equip yourself and your residence for the long haul? Learn the pro's and con's about aging-in-place during this 90-minute lively and informative panel discussion. Our expert panelists will share with you some of the most effective strategies and resources available for living safely and independently in your home as you get older. Learn about precautions you can take to ensure that YOU remain in control of your lifestyle choices and decisions. Presented by Freda Hamlett, Milestone Moves Realty Group. Fri Mar 6 9:30–11 a.m. 001450 SELLING HOME "AS-IS" There are many myths about what is required in order to sell a home. These falsehoods are often perpetuated by shows on television featuring real estate agents with pearly white teeth selling 2-million dollar tiny homes. Learn the truth about what is "required" to sell a home in the Cary area, what selling "as-is" really means, and the secret behind the "We Buy Houses" business model. Presented by Freda Hamlett, Milestone Moves Realty Group. Fri Apr 3 9:30–11 a.m. 001451