JFS Preparation Age - Session 1: Conversations That Matter: Talking About Wishes Before a Crisis Occurs

Preparation Age: Four Essential Conversations Before You Need Them A virtual workshop series to help Older Adults & Family Members Plan Ahead with Confidence. Join others in learning practical, engaging, and supportive information on preparing for aging. Topics will move from starting important family conversations, to getting organized, to planning for safety at home, and finally to building a stronger caregiving support system. Format 4 consecutive weekly sessions: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 60 minutes each: 7 - 8 p.m. 40-45 minute presentation 10-15 minute Q&A/discussion Resource handouts/toolkit after each session Participants encouraged to work on their own Preparation Age Toolkit throughout the series Series: Session 1: Conversations That Matter: Talking About Wishes Before a Crisis Occurs (10/19) Session 2: Preparing the Roadmap: Essential Documents & Getting Organized (10/26) Session 3: Aging in Place Safely: Staying Safe, Comfortable, and Connected (11/2) Session 4: Navigating Aging & Caregiving: You Don't Have to Do It Alone (11/9) The intended audience includes adult children and caregivers of aging parents, as well as older adults who are thinking about the future and planning for themselves. Across all four sessions, the emphasis is on preparation, confidence-building, and concrete next steps families and individuals can begin using right away. Session 1 - Conversations That Matter: Talking About Wishes Before a Crisis Occurs In this session, participants will: Understand why families avoid difficult conversations Help make tough conversations more comfortable with conversation starters. Discuss healthcare wishes and the importance of proxies Discuss financial concerns and decision-making Adult children learn how to navigate resistance from aging parents Identify next steps for family planning discussions Register for one, two or all of the sessions for Preparation Age HERE.