The 4 Pillars to Keep Control of Your Aging Journey
A presentation by Allison O’Shea, speaker, author, and founder of Openly Aging (https://openlyaging.com/) to learn how to create a plan for aging. Allison has over 20 years of experience working with individuals and their families as an executive director of senior living. Using “4 Pillars to Keep Control of Your Aging Journey,” Allison will guide you in navigating your aging journey. Click here for a Zoom video on this presentation. The live presentation was held in October 2024.
Charitable Giving
An insightful panel hosted by Estate Planning Attorney Sophia Munson of Munson Law Firm, where financial, tax, and estate experts will guide you through maximizing your charitable contributions—without letting Uncle Sam take a cut. This virtual session offers the tools you need to make impactful, tax-efficient gifts that align with your values and financial goals.
What You’ll Learn:
- Compliance-Friendly, Goal-Oriented Giving Approaches
- Tax-Saving Strategies for Charitable Giving
- Incorporating Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) into Your Plans
Click here for the Zoom presentation held in December 2024.
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Did you know that hearing loss is the biggest modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline, and it can account for up to 9% of new dementia cases? Hearing loss also is associated with increased instances of depression, from UNC School of Medicine Doctor of Audiology Program, associated with depression. Darla McDonald, Doctoral Student in Audiology, UNC School of Medicine will be presenter. Dr. Caitlyn Whitson, Audiologist, will also be present to answer questions. Click here for a Zoom video on this presentation. The live presentation was held in December 2024.
Mindful Aging: Practical Tips for a Healthy Brain
Aging happens, so the goal for most of us is to do it as well as we can. Join Emily Cetrone, MD, who will discuss normal cognitive aging and distinguish it from more serious causes of cognitive changes. She will also share some practical tips that have been shown to slow cognitive decline.
Dr. Cetrone is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a geriatrician in the Geriatrics Specialty Clinic at UNC Health. Check out these links to learn more about normal aging and cognitive loss, and ways to prevent or delay dementia. Click here for the Zoom video on Mindful Aging: Practical Tips for a Healthy Brain or here for a PDF of the Powerpoint slides. The live Zoom presentation was held in September 2024.
Medicare 101
Learn about Medicare benefits, including the importance of reviewing your current Medicare plans during the upcoming Open Enrollment Period between October 15 and December 7. There are important changes in prescription drug plans this year based on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and we will share what we know to date. Click here for a PDF of the Powerpoint slides from Medicare 101 held in October 2024.