Preparing to Care for Your Aging Parents Program
The Changes We All Go Through
9:00 a.m.
Welcome
Ed O'Dell
9:10 a.m.
How Sensory Changes Affect Daily Living
Rose Van Zuilen, Ph.D.
9:40 a.m.
Why Can’t Mom Remember?
Jamie Huysman, Psy.D. LCSW
10:10 a.m.
How People Age - The Common Problems of Aging
Michael Silverman, M.D., MPH
10:30 a.m.
Me, a Caregiver?
Connie Siskowski, RN, Ph.D.
10:50 a.m.
Questions from the Audience
Dr. Van Zuilen, Dr. Silverman, Dr. Siskowski
11:00 a.m.
Break/Visit Exhibits
Legal and Financial Issues
11:30 a.m.
Get These in Order NOW: Bank Accounts, Life Insurance, Last Will & Testament, Power of Attorney, Living Will and Burial Plans
Christopher D.Vasallo, Esq.
12:00 p.m.
Taking the Mystery out of Insurance Options
Beverly Curmanskie
12:30 p.m.
Taking the Mystery out of Health Care Coverage: Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance and Available Government Assistance Programs
Kathy Sarmiento
1:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own
Living and Care Options
2:00 p.m.
The Best Fit for Retirement Living: Adult Communities to "Stepped Care"
2:30 p.m.
Home Care and Adult Day Care: What Are the Options?
3:00 p.m.
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home Care: What Does That Mean and What Are the Parameters, Costs and Options?
Tony Farinella, MHSA, NHA
3:30 p.m.
Discussion/Questions
Ms. Sarmiento and Mr. Farinella
4:15 p.m.
Coffee and Discussion in the Exhibit Area
5:30 p.m.
Exhibits Close
