Welcome Wisdom

Zoom presentation: Navigating Emergency Room and Hospital Visits

— Having a loved one go to the emergency room can be an extremely emotional and overwhelming experience. Seniors use the emergency room more than any other demographic. Many families are unprepared to make decisions quickly with minimal information and guidance. What are your options? What do you ask for? This talk will focus on what... Read More

Sponsors of the Alzheimer’s Association Care Partner Education Forum

— Alzheimer’s Association education forums and events provide a day of learning to: Hear the latest research updates Learn more about Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia Acquire strategies to manage the disease and develop coping strategies Connect with local resources A limited number of in-home respite care scholarships are available for... Read More

Avoid Family Crisis, Build a Sound Plan for your Future

— Join us at a joint presentation with Adam Hultman of Gold Coast Financial & Insurance Services at Prairie City Landing on Thursday, March 7th at 10:30am.  Ginger McMurchie will present The Next Act… Creating a Sound Plan for the Future.  Followed by Adam presenting, A Comprehensive Financial Approach to Future Care Needs.  This educational presentation is... Read More

Aging 2.0 Alive Inside screening & panel discussion

— Music. Emotion. Memories. It all comes together in the insightful and stirring documentary, Alive Inside. Watch firsthand the magic that results when a person with advanced dementia hears a favorite song. Directed and produced by Michael Rossato-Bennett, this film has won numerous awards. It tracks the efforts of social worker Dan Cohen, through his nonprofit... Read More

Managing the Aging Process and Creating a Sound Plan for the Future

— Join us for the third in a series of four presentations hosted by Burger Rehabilitation and Eskaton to learn about caring for senior loved ones. Caring for a loved one and planning for the future can be a daunting task.  Not everyone is a planner, and people have different levels of comfort with outlining a... Read More

Alzheimer’s Association Annual Care Partner Education Forum

— Come join the Alzheimer’s Association at this Care Partner Forum, designed to fit the needs of care partners and families caring for those with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia. Learn more about the diseases, the latest updates on research, strategies in communication and tips on self-care. Call or email Program... Read More