Planning for Older Years: Number our Days that We May Gain a Heart of Wisdom
Planning for Older Years: Number our Days that We May Gain a Heart of Wisdom
October 21, 28, November 4, 11, and 18 (6:30–8:00 pm) (In Person at the JCC)
This program is free.
It is challenging to grow old and to watch those closest to us grow old. Help alleviate the challenge by joining a supportive guided conversation with Rabbi Ron, Karen Hoffman from WJCS (Westchester Jewish Community Services), and others on the journey. We will gain insights into an array of subjects and explore what Jewish texts say about the process of aging in order to plan for the inevitable. Topics will include housing; financial, insurance, and legal affairs; funeral planning and legacy letters; and end of life decision-making.
Need a ride to or from? Please contact Rena DeLevie rdelevie@shamesjcc.org.
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Home (Oct. 21): The realities of aging at home, independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and hospice. What are the circumstances and benefits of living at home, independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, nursing home?
Featured Speaker: Leanna Walsh, Assisted Living Locators, Owner
Affairs (Oct. 28): The legal and financial affairs that need to be put in order before old age. How can planning my insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, and private), my legal papers, and my finances help me in my latter years?
Featured Speaker: Colin Sandler, Medicaid Solutions, Owner
Healthcare (Nov. 4): When push comes to shove, have I made my wishes known? What do I need to know about geriatric medicine and advanced directives? (Healthcare Proxy, DNR, MOLST…)
Featured Speakers: Rev. Keeley Garfield, Chaplain, Phelps Hospital; Dr. Michelle Espinoza, Northwell Palliative Care, Phelps Hospital
Legacy (Nov. 11): The legacy expressed through funeral/mourning rituals and legacy letters. How would I like my funeral and subsequent mourning structured? How might a Legacy Letter help share my wisdom with those I leave behind?
Featured Speakers: Stephanie Garry, Executive Vice President of Communal Partnerships, Plaza Jewish Community Chapel; Rabbi Ron Symons, Shames JCC on the Hudson
Last Days (Nov. 18): The documents and decisions. What are palliative care and hospice and when might I need them? What about organ donation?
Featured Speakers: Rabbi Josh Rabin, LiveOn NY; Marya Ugolnick, Hospice Social Worker, Northwell Health
