Move or Improve with Debbie

Alone No More: Building a Network When You’re Aging Solo. Deb Rubenstein is a social worker at Iona Senior Services, a non-profit organization in Washington D.C. that helps people with the challenges and opportunities of aging. She will discuss the importance of creating a network of resources and people to support them if they are living solo and how to accomplish this goal.

The Rainbow has a Silver Lining: LGBTQ Aging Issues. Susan Messina is the Deputy Director at Iona Senior Services in Washington, D.C. and, as an out lesbian, has secured funding for and co-facilitated LGBTQ aging-related workshops, and serves as co-chair of the LGBTQ Aging Services Network as well as many other LGBTQ-related outreach programs. She will discuss the importance of understanding that health and well-being, economic security, and social connections are among the cornerstones for successful aging, yet these are areas in which many LGBTQ elders face substantial barriers from discrimination, social stigma, and isolation.

If Everyone Wants to Age in Place, Why Aren’t They Updating Their Homes? Louis Tenenbaum has been a pioneer in Universal Design and Aging-in-Place since the early 1990s. He speaks, writes, and consults on this topic for developers, builders, health professionals, and communities. He will discuss why it’s fundamentally unjust to continue medical miracles that add years to lives without also updating homes to live those lives joyfully and with dignity.

Divorce After 50: Tax Tips to Help You Survive

Carolyn Quill, CPA and Principal, Thompson Greenspan, a well-established
accounting firm providing, among other services, tax planning and tax
preparation, estate planning, and much more. Ms. Quill works with
government contractors and closely-held businesses and corporate entities.
She has extensive experience working with trusts and estate, as well as
compensation and retirement planning and succession issues. I've asked
her to join me today to discuss specific issues that arise when someone gets
a divorce or is contemplating one.

Tax Advice for Widows:

Carolyn Quill, CPA and
Principal, Thompson Greenspan, a_well-established accounting firm
providing, among other services, tax planning and tax preparation, estate
planning, and much more. Ms. Quill works with government contractors
and closely-held businesses and corporate entities. She has extensive
experience working with trusts and estates, as well as compensation and
retirement planning and succession issues. I've asked her to join me today
to discuss specific issues that arise when someone is a widow and facing
many challenges in adjusting to a new life.

Essential Documents for Seniors:

Rick Gow, a seasoned Wealth Management Advisor with Lara, May & Associates, and a
Certified Senior Advisor, will discuss the important documents that all
seniors should have in place to be sure their requests are fol lowed. Rick's
number is 703-966-9249.

Adult Children's Guide to Choosing Home Care for Mom or Dad: Mitch Opalski, CPA, Certified Dementia Practitioner.
He currently heads the second largest home care agency in the Synergy
HomeCare franchise. He has years of experience in the home care and
hospice field and joins me today to discuss questions that Adult Children
should ask when choosing a home care agency as well as what the future
may hold for technology development in this field.

Hoarding: Why Do People Hoard? How Do You Know If Someone Is a Hoarder or Just a Pack Rat? What makes someone a hoarder? How do you help a hoarder? Debbie Miller, Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, will discuss this timely topic. She has worked with many hoarders over the past 20 years and will share research on how hoarders think and what makes them the way they are.

Understanding Home Health Care: What should you know before you hire someone to care for you or a loved one? Is home health care covered under Medicare? How does technology play a role in providing home health care? Should you move to an assisted living facility or be cared for in your home?

Understanding Options to Pay for Long-term Care Part Two: Rick Gow, a seasoned Wealth Management Advisor with Lara, May & Associates, and a Certified Senior Advisor, will discuss this important topic. What options are available to purchase long-term care? Are there programs available for veterans? Can Medicaid Help Offset the Cost of Long-Term Care?