Like many seniors, you may think there’s no difference between decluttering and downsizing. On Thursday, April 13 almost 100 Georgetown seniors joined us for a seminar that made the distinctions very clear as we discussed “Decluttering vs Downsizing.” It was our largest audience ever in the six years we have presented seminars, either in person […]
The promise of giving themselves and their loved ones the priceless peace of mind that comes with knowing their final wishes will be honored, just as they want them, attracted almost 100 seniors on Thursday, March 9 to our Seniors Living Smarter seminar, “Planning a Graceful Exit”. By looking ahead and doing some pre-planning for […]
As many of us continue to live to be 80, 90 or even 100 and beyond, how can we prepare for the predictable dilemmas* of aging? Questions such as: • Where will I live? • How can I best manage my health? • How will I cope all by myself? • What should I […]
If you’re wondering how you’ll know when it’s time to move to a senior living community, you must view our November seminar, held on Thursday, November 10 — How To Know When You’re Ready: Senior Move Stories. Watch and envision your future through the eyes and experiences of people like you who have made the […]
Today, instead of riding off into the sunset, many seniors are seizing on the realities of longer life expectancy and enhanced well-being while enjoying what many consider to be the new “golden years.“ On Thursday, August 11, we presented for our Seniors Living Smarter Seminar: “You’ve Got A Lot of Living to Do!” Our goal […]
Today, a growing number of older adults are embracing technology like never before. Keeping up with family and friends online, continuing to learn and grow intellectually, staying fit and watching their health, playing games, or just entertaining themselves. While many of us are tech-savvy, some seniors are reluctant to cross the Digital Divide because of […]
As we age, everyone feels changes and experiences challenges. Some of us more than others. Some challenges are physical, causing us to modify our activities or quit participating entirely. Emotional changes can stop us from enjoying our relationships with family and friends. Cognitive deficiencies may gradually rob us of ourselves. Meanwhile, our caregivers have to […]
“Downsizing” has become a popular buzzword in senior circles. The thought of downsizing can draw positive and/or negative reactions – freeing and energizing you to start a new chapter of life or overwhelming you at the thought of what needs to be done to accomplish the end goal. That’s why a highly motivated audience of […]
“Moving forward, gracefully,” was the topic of the day on Thursday, October 14, during the Seniors Living Smarter webinar present via Zoom. The day’s theme was chosen in recognition of how the concept of retirement has changed in recent years. Instead of riding off into the sunset, today’s seniors are seizing on the realities of […]
Are criminals watching you to see if you are vulnerable? Are you being stalked by scammers when you surf the web? Recent criminal activity targeting seniors has surfaced in and around Georgetown and has drawn the attention and fears of our friends and neighbors. Equally alarming, with all the mail, email, and unsolicited phone calls […]
