This month’s speakers are Mary King and Michael Chmielewski, (see Educators for bio’s)  They will be speaking on Health care surrogates,guardianship, as well as basic estate planning.  The feedback from the past classes have been very positive.  You will surely learn  something new.

Our next Class – on Wednesday February 24th will cover:

Home Health- Who Helps Who Pays?  

Caregivers experience many unexpected changes in their daily lives. Learn what help is available, who can provide it and ways to pay for it.   Michael Juceam, Co-Owner, Right At Home, In-Home Care & Assistance,  will  help in planning for the day that Medicare Home Health Care benefits are not enough. Caregivers providing care for a loved one afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease or other cognitive impairments are often in need of assistance. Support is available to you and Pam Polowski, Program Specialist for The Alzheimer’s Association, will present the financial, emotional, legal and physical stages of care for those suffering from dementia.

Come join us for this interesting topic – as well as refreshments and other tidbits of various information. 

We had a good turn out for our first class of the winter semester.  The survey results are not complete as yet, but most everyone is planning on attending the next class on Wednesday, February 25th. 

Some of the comments from the survey were: “Great idea – getting information without the “sells pitch”.   and another comment was “ the expert educators provided key points everyone should know“

Is our first topic at our January 27th class.  Important facts everyone should know about what is and is not covered by social security  and long term health care.  Get the facts from the experts.  There will be a questions and answer session after class.

Age-U-Cation’s winter semester is set.  The location will be at the Healthplex at the Institute for Advanced Medicine , Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, 5880 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, Florida – directions will be inserted on website shortly.

Classes are being held the last Wednesday of the month from January -April

First Class being Wednesday, January 27th.   10-11:30 -

First Age-u-cation class a success!!!!

Some comments from attendees were; ” Great Idea“  Very well presented and covered a variety of topics that are relevant to me”

“Excellent Information”  “Great job, very compact information”

So, come and join the fun – meet new people -learn new things

Mark your calendars – next class – Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Some of the curiculum will be:

“The joy of using your “dead” hand.”  (wills, trusts, etc)

“2010: Look before you leap – The Roth Countdown”

“Look Forward – Think Reverse  (mortgages, mortgages, mortgages)

“Chocolate – A basic food group?  (yes, there will be samples)

Bring a friend and enjoy the fun !

September 8th Educator

On September 8th, our guest educator will be Rhoda Rose Olson.  RN, MBA, Life Coach.

Rhoda Rose Olson was raised int he Midwest, in Aurora, Ill.  She received her RN diploma from Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO and her Bachelor’s Degree in both Music and Psychology from Valparaiso University, Indiana.  She earned her Masters in Business Administration (MBS) from Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind.

She is currently active in Toastmasters International, as the Area 62 Governor and past President of the Sarasota Herald Tribune Toastmasters Club.  She also serves as an officer in the Sarasota Herald Tribune Media Group Advanced Toastmaster Club.

Rhoda Rose Olson is the “Bee Happy” Success Coach, a Motivational Speakers, Singer and Pianist.  Her popular entertaining one- woman show titled ” LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE” combines songs and humor with an inspirational message and her funny Hat Vignette.  She lives in Lakewood Ranch, where she enjoys the beautiful nature of her “green” community.

September 22nd Educator

Summer is over – time to get serious – NOT! Attitude is everything and we mean to make the afternoon fun and enjoyable as well as informative.

You’ve retired, you are about to retire, you’ve been forced to retire  or you would like to retire from that same old 9 to 5 (or whatever hours you actually put it) and you ask yourself,

WHAT THE HECK DO I DO NOW?

Come join us on September 8 at 2:00pm at the Country Pancake House in Lakewood Ranch (click on the tab above to get directions Where We Are).  Light refreshments will be provided while you hear:

• Why Rhoda Rose Olson,  is the “Bee Happy Success Coach”. You’ve seen her speaking around Sarasota, most recently at Designing Women’s Boutique. In addition to a singer and pianist,  Rhoda currently has a one-woman show called “Let Your Light Shine”. In this show, she uses the beauty of music, the fun of humor and the encouragement of inspiration to entertain.
• Victoria Roberts, CFP,CDFA  discussing  what credentials to look for in choosing a financial planner and why you should choose a Certified Financial Planner.
• Vicki Toler, CRMS, CSA explores the challenges of  financing or refinancing  a home in today’s marketplace.  Are the banks lending money?  and if so to whom? What options do I have if I want to borrow money?
• Joe W. Lehn Attorney at Law  highlights the warning signs you need to remember to keep from being financially scammed.

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST AGE-U-CATION CLASS.  Where you will have fun, learn some interesting facts, meet new people, enjoy the camraderie of having Tea and cookies with people of similar interests.  Items to be discussed are:

• Victoria Roberts, CFP,CDFA  will discuss  what credentials to look for in choosing a financial planner and why you should choose a Certified Financial Planner
• Rhoda Rose Olson,  is the “Bee Happy Success Coach” her popular entertaining one-woman show titled “Let your light Shine”  will be presenting her funny hat vignette.
• Vicki Toler, CRMS, CSA will be discussing financing in today’s marketplace.  Are the banks lending money?  and if so to whom? What options do I have if I want to borrow money?
• Joe W. Lehn Attorney at Law, will discuss warning signs of financial exploitation

We provide  learning tools for the rest of your life. While high school, college, job training and just plain life living gave you skills and knowledge that got you this far in life, our educational seminars will continue the learning.

Watch for further information about the first in a series of FREE (really, we mean that!) seminars coming in Sarasota starting September 8, 2009