Educational Workshops and Community Presentations
Helping Families Make Better Decisions Before a Crisis Occurs
Some of life's most important housing decisions are also the easiest to postpone.
Many people intend to plan ahead.
But life gets busy.
Then suddenly a fall, a hospitalization, the loss of a spouse, or a change in health forces decisions that no one expected to make so quickly.
Education helps families prepare before that happens.
That's why I developed a series of educational workshops designed to help older adults, adult children, family caregivers, and professionals better understand the challenges of aging, housing, caregiving, and planning for the future.
The goal isn't to tell people what they should do.
The goal is to help them understand their options before they have to make difficult decisions under pressure.
Practical Information You Can Use
Every presentation is designed to provide practical, unbiased information that participants can immediately apply to their own situation.
Rather than promoting products or services, my workshops encourage people to think critically, ask better questions, and make informed decisions that reflect their own goals and circumstances.
Attendees often tell me they leave with greater clarity, a better understanding of the issues, and a practical starting point for planning ahead.
Popular Presentation Topics
Programs can be tailored to the needs of your organization and audience.
Popular topics include:
Aging in Place: Should I Stay or Move?
How to objectively evaluate whether remaining at home continues to be safe, practical, financially sustainable, and supportive of long-term independence.
Downsizing Without Regret
A thoughtful approach to planning a move that reduces stress, preserves choices, and helps families avoid last-minute decisions.
Housing Options for Older Adults
An overview of the many housing choices available today, including aging in place, smaller homes, condominiums, retirement communities, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities.
Helping Parents Make Housing Decisions
Designed specifically for adult children and family caregivers who are helping aging parents navigate difficult conversations and important decisions.
Planning Ahead for Future Housing Needs
Why planning before a crisis creates more options, reduces stress, and leads to better long-term outcomes.
Navigating Senior Housing Transitions
Understanding the many practical, financial, emotional, and family issues that often accompany a move later in life.
Additional presentations are continually being developed based on the many topics covered in my published books and my work with older adults and their families.