3rd Wednesday Support Group

Oakwood Terrace is proud to sponsor a support group for family, friends, and professionals who would like to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory care, and other topics about caring for loved ones. Do you have experiences you would like to share? Do you have questions about dementia or need advice on how to care for a loved one? Are you a professional with valuable information or helpful instructions for families of seniors? If so, our 3rd Wednesday Support Group is for you.

For information about this support group, upcoming speakers, or issues on the agenda, call (570) 451-3171.

The next support group is scheduled for:

September 15, 2010 at 6:30 pm

We hosted a special Valentine's Community Forum on February 17:

This forum was designed to help families plan for better care for themselves and their loved ones. Each speaker gave a 10- to 15-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Loved One
Clay Jacobs
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Alzheimer’s Association

Clay Jacobs implements educational and community-based initiatives, including professional and caregiver training and community programs as part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s commitment to assist those affected by the disease.

Long-term Care Insurance
Rhondi Nachlis
Insurance Consultant
Muskey Financial Services

Rhondi Nachlis explored the details of long-term care insurance, including flexible long-term care policies and how to protect assets.


 

Reverse Mortgages
Nancy Burns, CSA
Reverse Mortgage Consultant
Jacob Dean Mortgage

Nancy Burns provided information on the pros and cons of reverse mortgages and how they can be a useful tool in funding senior care.

 
 

VA Benefits
Anissa M. Fetchen
Veteran Service Officer,
Veterans Affairs Coordinator

Anissa Fetchen presented information about the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance Benefit, which is available to eligible wartime veterans or their surviving spouses and provides assistance in paying for medical care and expenses, including assisted living services.
 

Estate Planning/Power of Attorney/Living Wills
Brenda Colbert, Esquire, LLM
Attorney
Marshall, Parker & Associates

Brenda Colbert, an elder law and estate planning attorney, discussed a variety of topics beneficial to all seniors and their families who want to plan for the future.
 

For more information, call Sylvia at (570) 451-3171 ext. 116.

This event is free and open to the public.

Please join us!