The Downsizers: The Psychology of Letting Go-Why We Hang onto Stuff
Expert on senior moves and decluttering, Elizabeth Hirsh, owner and founder of The Downsizers and The Consignors, will discuss why we hold onto “stuff” and offer tips on downsizing and decluttering. Click here for the presentation held in March 2025.
Nutrition and Your Brain
Explore how nutrition impacts brain health with Tara Gregory, family & consumer sciences agent with NC Cooperative Extension. Learn key nutrients and dietary strategies to support cognitive health for long-term wellness. Click here for the Zoom presentation held in March 2025 and here for PDF of the Powerpoint slides.
Drive Safely as You Age
Learn how normal aging and various health and cognitive conditions can impact driving safety. Fay Tripp, an occupational therapist and driving safety specialist at Duke, will share strategies and tips to enhance overall driving safety, including vehicle functions and driving practices. She will also discuss safe-driving assessment (clinical and on-road), driving self-restriction, alternative driving options, and resources. Click here for the Zoom presentation held in March 2025.
Women, Wealth and Well-Being
Join Cindy Royal, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to learn why it is important for women to take control of their finances. Did you know that it is as important to know your financial numbers as it is to know your health numbers? In this session you will learn more about investment fundamentals, as well as some actionable steps you can immediately take to plan your unique financial path forward. Click here for the Zoom presentation held in March 2025.
The Art of Downsizing – Our Top 10 Downsizing Tips
An expert on senior moves, Elizabeth Hirsh, Owner and Founder of The Downsizers and The Consignors, will present on downsizing and consigning your home’s contents and liquidating estates. She will share The Downsizers best practices and help you navigate the pitfalls of the downsizing process. Click here for the Zoom presentation held in February 2025.
What Aegis Home Care Can Do for You
Learn more about what Fearrington Cares’ trusted partner, Aegis Home Care, can do for you. Aegis provides free nursing services and care coordination in the Fearrington Cares Clinic, as well as nursing care, companion care, and other services in residents’ homes at special village rates. Representatives from Aegis will tell you about their services and answer your questions. Click here for the Zoom presentation held in January 2025.
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.
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.
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.