Are you buried under administrative red-tape dealing with an estate of a loved one? Changing titles, finding bank statement, notifying everyone from social security to the pension people, it is a lot of work! You are not alone, Ed Knight saw a real need and founded a company called Transference, where he takes the overwhelm from Powers of Attorneys and executors and helps with all of the administration. Ed is your Knight in Shining armor!

Aging, for many, is overwhelming. Having the hard conversations around planning in case your spouse gets ill or passes away, or you get ill, who will take care of you, where will you live, do you have the finances needed. Elena Goggin, director of Elder Life Care Planning, does just that for seniors and their families-she helps take the overwhelm out with life planning. She looks at where you are now, what you wishes are based on life happenings and helps you develop a plan. Early planning is the best, although Elena does a lot of putting out fires when plans have not been made and there is a major life change. Elena talks about the tough conversations to have with your elderly loved ones. She has provided more than 30 years of answers!

The Aging Life Center of New Haven has affordable assistance and answers to the questions that arise as we are concerned about our loved ones while they age. Join Elanit Linder, Director of Aging Adult Services and Mental Health Clinician of the Jewish Family Services of New Haven is here to tell you about the affordable services she can help with. Elanit's wish is for everyone to have the help that they need during this stage of life.

Liz Cornish Owner of New Season of Life, specializing in providing information to and guiding seniors and their families through the maze of Senior Living options. She will be here to decipher What is Dementia and What Is Normal Aging.

What are the signs of Dementia? And what is just normal aging? Learn what to look for and how to tell the difference. If it is dementia-what next? Hear expert, Liz Cornish, a New Season In Life Senior Living Coordinator, explain the nuances and what your next steps may be.

Chris Sinatra, Senior Care Specialist, Realtor explores your options for selling now or waiting for the market to change. If you sell-where will you move to? What other special considerations are there in this market?

Are you a Caregiver? We all are! Meet Nancy Rhodes, nurse practitioner with over 40 years' experience in house calls, author and Youtube influencer of "Caregiver Success." We can prevent medical crises if we only knew how. Her picture book is full of practical tips and tools to help us care for each other and age well.

Pre-planning your own funeral can provide peace of mind to you and your family. It lessens the burden on loved one's by having a plan in place, while allowing you to put your preferences in writing. It also gives you time to think about how you want others to remember you. Patrick Ferry, of John F. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, discusses the benefits to pre-planning, practical things to think about and some of the programs available to assist.

Kristen Cusato, Communications Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association discusses the latest facts, figures and research regarding Alzheimer’s.

What better than a fun craft for your senior? Jennifer Colwell, founder of Entry Envy, will join us to break down her doorway décor business. Easy as 1, 2, 3…1) Entry Envy makes your sign, you choose from high quality, unique custom signs. Each sign features a small box to update each month with refill kits 2) they ship your décor kit (refills ship end of each month) 3) You receive it in the mail, pop open the box, remove old moss and décor & replace with fresh moss & picks.

Are you a Caregiver? We all are! Meet Nancy Rhodes, nurse practitioner with over 40 years' experience in house calls, author and Youtube influencer of "Caregiver Success." We can prevent medical crises if we only knew how. Her picture book is full of practical tips and tools to help us care for each other and age well.

Shopping and cooking can be hard for seniors, but Chefs for Seniors makes it easy! They shop, cook meals for the week and clean up, so you and your loved ones can enjoy freshly prepared, nutritious, and affordable meals. Chef Cheryl Beiling joins us to talk the benefits of Chefs for Seniors.

Kristen Cusato, Communications Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be joining us to discuss the latest facts, figures and research regarding Alzheimer’s. Tune in to learn more!

Michelle Puzzo, President and Co-Founder of UR Community Cares will be speaking on the services offered within her company. UR Community Cares fills in the gaps of traditional at-home care services by mobilizing residents to care about and connect with each other. Their goal is to link people who can help to those who need help – whether it’s for one hour per week or month or year.

Pre-planning your own funeral can provide peace of mind to you and your family. It lessens the burden on loved one's by having a plan in place, while allowing you to put your preferences in writing. It also gives you time to think about how you want others to remember you. Patrick Ferry, of John F. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, will be discussing the benefits to pre-planning, practical things to think about and some of the programs available to assist.

As we enter year two of the pandemic, we all are wondering the same thing – what is next? Dr. Stephanie Paulmeno will join us to discuss COVID-19 and what’s to come next. Dr. Paulmeno is the founder /CEO of Global Health Systems Consultants, a public health consulting firm. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing from Quinnipiac University; and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Gerontology.

If you or a loved one are facing a terminal illness, it may be time to consider hospice or palliative care. Lance Galassi, of Constellation Health, will be discussing the difference between the two and signs it may be time to call for hospice or palliative care. Lance has spent the last 20 plus years in the Healthcare industry. From fitness to senior healthcare, Lance has worked in all areas of healthcare and in helping seniors and their families.

Janine Oliva, of Sheraton Caregivers, will be joining us to discuss the importance of art therapy for seniors. The goal of art therapy is to stimulate the body and mind through artistic methods. It’s commonly used for seniors who have trauma, or illnesses such as Alzheimer’s. The use of art allows for an alternative method of communication for the elderly, especially when verbal speech is limited. Art is a more visual and sensory way for seniors to express themselves, and can help them lower stress, combat depression, feel a higher sense of well-being, and connect with memories they may otherwise have forgotten.

Years ago, there were nursing homes for the elderly, and that was it. Now there are so many choices from Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to Congregate Living, to Memory Care to Continuing Care Facilities to Homes. Deirdre JP Virvo, Author of Home To Home, A Senior Housing Guide - and owner of Just Like Home’s Dogwood Home, discusses the differences, so you can find the perfect fit for your loved one.

Sahara Farrugio, Licensed Funeral Director, will be joining us to talk about her newly founded business, Smart Funeral Planning. Smart Funeral Planning is a service that allows individuals the opportunity to explore their options, easily compare local providers, and ensure their plan meets their needs, as well as their budget. Sahara participates in many events and activities including ‘Death Cafes’ and ‘Funeral Planning Parties’ all across Connecticut to expand awareness and provide comfort to those in need

Danielle Ramos of National Health Care, Southern CT will be joining us to discuss the continuum of care to help differentiate between senior living options such as skilled nursing, assisted living, etc and how they tie into each other.

Founder Traci O'Brien and co-founder Christine Brown will be discussing Senior Wishes CT. Senior Wishes CT believes that a thriving senior population is an important part of a strong community. Their goal is to enrich the lives of senior citizens in CT by granting them wishes that will improve their lives, and, as a result, enhance the community they call home. Providing much needed items or services to assist seniors in need. Senior Wishes CT, is helping older adults, one wish a time.

Looking for ways to reduce pain and improve health in your senior? Andrea Hance Collins will be discussing chair yoga and exercises for seniors! Andrea is in the process of getting her 200-hour yoga teacher training with additional training in chair/gentle yoga. Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. Staying seated means that even those who are frail or aren’t flexible can safely do these exercises. Yoga is an excellent way for older adults to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress and improve circulation.

Does your senior need help organizing or downsizing? Adele Mahabir, owner of Adele Home, Professional Organizer and Move Manager will be sharing all her best tips and tricks to help make organizing easy! Having worked with dozens of clients in the Tri-state area, Adèle focuses on building a harmonious relationship between a room and its contents, paying close attention to functionality and personal style. She is uniquely able to help people move into new homes by reducing content footprint, removal of superfluous items and maximizing the use of space. She is a master at sifting through personal belongings and artfully organizing them to keep a clean and orderly home that works with your lifestyle.

Attorney Ed Kelleher discusses the importance of legal planning for seniors such as a will, power of attorney, and health care representative.

Dementia, delirium and depression are all serious conditions that are particularly common in older people. Their similar symptoms mean the conditions can go undetected and untreated. However, although they may present in similar ways, there are differences in the treatment and support approaches used for each. Neil Anand, owner of ComForCare Home Care, will be educating us on the understanding of the 3 D’s – Dementia, Delirium, and Depression. Knowing the differences between dementia, delirium and depression is important because it can lead to early detection and individualized treatment.

Let’s talk Medicare, Private Pay and Medical Equipment! Andrea Hance Collins, of Collins Medical Equipment and Accessibility Solutions, will be discussing medical equipment and what is covered under Medicare. Collins is proud to continue the legacy of being a source of knowledge to help families when they most need it by providing high quality information and resources on healthcare products and services. Their store/showroom is located on Kings Hwy in Fairfield CT and it features their extensive line of durable medical equipment and examples of accessibility products such as stairlifts and grab bars.

Hospice encompasses more than you may know. Typically free to the families, pain and comfort management for the patient, and the family. But it is more than end-of-life care. Join us and Janelle Minar from Caring Hospice to find out how wonderful this program is.

Is the walk still on this year? Debbie Artinian, who leads the walk in New Haven, will explain. The Walk to End Alzheimer's® in scheduled to be in person this fall. The health and safety of the participants, staff and volunteers remain the top priorities. For those armchair fundraisers- there will be options to participate online and in your neighborhood.

Elliot Slayer, CEO of Wheel It Forward, will be joining us live to discuss his new Stamford-based nonprofit, that lends durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs, crutches, adjustable shower seats and more, to those in need. The organization offers equipment that can provide relief to ailing people, which can be expensive and is typically not covered by insurance with the goal of templating processes and procedures and sharing them with other communities across the USA.