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Senior Services
  

All About Aging

Senior Services offers a variety of presentations for the community on a variety of topics that can be tailored to your group’s needs. Presentations are generally 30-60 minutes in length and are offered at no cost. Please contact us at 206 448-3110 or 1 888 435-3377 or email info@seniorservices.org if you are interested in scheduling one of the presentations listed below.
 

Topic Length Audience DESCRIPTION
The Big Picture
A New Vision for Aging 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Consumers, community groups, planners, businesses Business as usual with respect to serving old folks is no longer possible when they are 25% of the population! What is a new vision of aging that makes it possible to grow old comfortably in this community? What will we be called upon to do?
Understanding the Aging Network 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Consumers & Community Groups There is a complex network of federal, state, and local funding and programs. This presentation demystifies that network and explains its virtues and limitations.
Maximizing Choice
Navigating the Thicket of Care Options 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Older Adults and family members This presentation lays out the residential and nonresidential options for people who need long-term care and provides tips about how to decide what is best for you or your loved one.
Navigating the Subsidized Housing Maze 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Older adults, family members and Aging Network Professionals This presentation lays out subsidized and affordable housing options available to older adults and people with disabilities.
There is no Place Like Home 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Older adults, family members and Aging Network Professionals Learn helpful information about home repairs, utility discounts, home delivered meals, transportation, emergency alert systems, home care options, and assistive technology resources. 
Legal, Consumer and Financial Matters
Play Ball and Stay in the Game! A free Legal "Double Header" Seminar 1 hour Adults 50 and older What you must know about wills, power of attorney and guardianships.
Stretching Your $ 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Adults 65 and older Learn about discounts, subsidies and benefits available to older adults.
Identity Theft: The Fastest Growing Crime in America 1 hour Adults of all ages with emphasis on Older adults Learn how to avoid identity theft, frauds, and scams; how to protect yourself from financial exploitation; and what to do if it happens to you. 
Fight Health Care Fraud  1 hour Older adults and aging network professionals Learn how to protect you and your loved ones from fraud by insurance companies, hospitals, and doctors. 
Your New Economy 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Adults Is your personal economy looking more dire than the US deficit? Know your rights. Learn the ins and outs of bankruptcy, how to respond to a debt collection agency, the differences between exempt and nonexempt income, and more! 
Caring for One Another
Sandwiched 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Adult children caring for aging parents Caregiving for aging parents occurs when we are busy with our careers, raising our children and maintaining a household. This session provides information about supports and services to help you and your parent through this challenging time.
Neighbor to Neighbor 30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction Community businesses and organizations that interact with older adults Sometimes it is the people most in need of help who are unable to ask for it. Learn some common signs that a senior may need a little help and who to call.
HEALTH
Getting Ready for Medicare / Medicare 101 1.5 hours Working age adults close to retirement What is Medicare? What can it do for you? What does it cover? How can you supplement it? Learn the answers to these questions and more!
Medicare Part D 1.5 hours Older adults Learn about Medicare Part D, who is eligible, and the options available to consumers.
Health Care Coverage - Understanding your options 1.5 hours Adults under 65 and not on Medicare Not eligible for Medicare? Explore other heatlh care coverage options.
Positive Choices for Healthy Aging 1 hour Older adults and aging network professionals Many changes accompany the aging process. Learn how to make the ride smoother by making good lifestyle choices.