Stillwater Community Education

Give yourself and those you love the gift of peace of mind. Be ready for the inevitable transitions in your life by having all your important papers and financial information organized and accessible. Learn to use the “Ready or Not” system which helps you not only identify your assets and debts, but also basic needs such as medication, medical records, passwords and end of life requests. It will help you uncover any missing pieces in your overall life plan. A family member may attend at no additional cost. The workbook will be available for purchase at the class for $20.

Join us for an evening led by FamilyMeans’ experts to learn how to identify and map out your individual aging-by-design goals. Explore the changes that occur as people age, design your personal path to retirement and be part of the discussion to break sensitive subjects into workable steps for your future possibilities.Navigating TransitionsNavigating transitions at any age is not always easy. Learning about aging transitions and self-purpose related to work, retirement, health, family and community can help you lead a positive life as you begin to explore the possibilities.Approaching the Future with IngenuityEven if we have not saved a fortune for retirement, we can expand our thinking about creative ways to approach spending and living as we look toward the future. Preparing for the UnexpectedWe may not be able to stop crises, but we can be ready to overcome them with confidence. Explore various roles we take on as we age, anticipate what those roles may involve, and look into documents that can help us be prepared for the unexpected. Pursuing PassionsImagine knowing what is really important to you and then having the time and ability to follow those passions. Why not take steps in that direction now?

How do you pay for nursing home costs and still leave assets for the next generation? With ever-changing estate planning laws and great increases in nursing home costs, this is a concern for many. Understand what your options are, get your long-term care finance questions answered and learn how to plan and place your assets to meet your future goals. 

Prepare for retirement by building a financial strategy. Understand important concepts such as key ages, lifetime guaranteed income, asset allocation, as well as diversifying and protecting assets that help you live generously. Also, Congress recently revised the U.S. Tax Code, affecting millions of Americans. Find out how you and your family fare under the new changes. A family member may attend at no additional cost. 

Are you new to Medicare or assisting someone that is? Are you confused on how your Medicare benefits work? This workshop will cover Parts A, B, C and D of Medicare and provide you with a clear understanding of how Medicare works so you can make an informed decision on your healthcare needs and expenses. There will be a question and answer session at the conclusion of this workshop. The instructor is not paid for presenting on this topic.