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Strategies for Aging in Place - In Person at the Library

Part of Plan for your Peace of Mind Series

Aging Life Care professional Gladys F. Harris gives an overview on how to live independently for as long as possible.

• Create implementation timeline
  • short-term, medium-term, long-term
  • no cost, low cost, higher investment
• Develop your plan
  • home safety modifications
  • harnessing technology solutions
  • health & wellness at home:  mobility, fitness, home health, telehealth, mental & emotional well-being
• Develop support network
  • community resources: support groups, neighborhood support, senior centers, faith-based programs, meal delivery, etc
  • family resources: importance of early conversations, roles & responsibilities, involving family via meetings, establishing boundaries
  • professional resources: certified care managers, home care agencies, Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA), financial advisors, healthcare partners
• Creating the life YOU want
  •  making decisions in advance
  • avoiding crisis
  • maintaining autonomy & independence re safety, health & joy

About the Presenter: Gladys Harris brings over 30 years of business experience to The Olive Group LLC®.   As a former business executive, Ms. Harris is aware of the billions lost each year due to family members interrupting careers, leaving or resigning due to overwhelming care giving responsibilities. She is sensitive to the needs and frustrations of the respective employees in trying to ‘serve two masters’, yet lacking the support to fully serve either. As a Certified Aging Life Care Advanced Professional, Ms. Harris’ objective is to better assess the maze of Aging Life Care services, identify the correct services needed, and provide a customized premium care plan for each client. Ms. Harris has achieved Care Manager Certification (CMC) by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, has a Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Care Management, an MBA – Health Systems Management, a BS – Business Management. She is also a member of the Aging Life Care Association.

Plan for Your Peace of Mind - a series on getting your affairs in order

This program is part of a series, Plan for your Peace of Mind.  Many of us don’t feel comfortable discussing the end of our lives, which is why we are often not prepared when the time comes. It is to everyone’s advantage to discuss plans and preferences regarding death.  The goal of this series is to help attendees and their loved ones ease concerns by learning how to properly plan.

This and all our programs are made possible by the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library.  Register online or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400. 

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