Managing Life After a Serious Diagnosis Hearing a diagnosis of a serious disease or chronic condition—such as cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s or advanced heart disease—can be one of the most overwhelming moments in a person’s life. For many older adults and their caregivers, the moment is followed by what some describe as “diagnose and adios,” where medical staff provide the diagnosis but little in the way of ongoing guidance or support. Suddenly, you’re left with questions, uncertainty and a need to navigate unfamiliar territory without a clear map. Read more
Why Should Young People Care About Aging Issues? Aging issues span much more than hearing aids and reading glasses. They include financial, social, mental and emotional struggles that often get overlooked, especially in the populations who deem themselves “unaffected.” Young people often do not realize that the issues that affect older populations have a lot to do with them, too. Read more
Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options Our FREE Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options course is designed to assess our homes for safety, accessibility, and affordability; explore ways to use home equity to stay in our homes; and discover housing options. This course is a three-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 1:00-2:30 PM: August 5 (Tues) August... Read more
Recognizing and Treating Sleep Apnea in Older Adults Does your loved one snore at night? Are they often drowsy during the day? Have they developed balance issues, slower thinking, or experienced anxiety or depression? These symptoms may point to more than just aging—they could be signs of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), most commonly known as obstructive sleep apnea. Read more
Planning Ahead: Why Housing is Key to Aging Securely When we think about aging, we often focus on health, retirement savings and estate planning. But one of the most important and overlooked factors in aging securely is housing. Where we live as we grow older plays a huge role in our physical and financial stability and emotional well-being. Yet many people don’t consider the long-term impact of their housing decisions until it’s too late. Read more
Identifying and Addressing Food Insecurity in Older Loved Ones As a caregiver, you want to ensure your loved one is not only safe and comfortable, but also well-nourished. Yet for many older adults, consistent access to nutritious food can be a challenge. Food insecurity—the lack of reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food—affects millions of older adults across the country. According to Feeding America, approximately 1 in 14 seniors faces food insecurity. Read more
Financial Education Workshops Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. Our financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:00 PM: August 25 (Mon) August 26 (Tues) August 27 (Wed) August 28 (Thurs) August 29 (Fri) Recognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial... Read more
Financial Education Workshops Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. Our financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:00 PM: July 28 (Mon) July 29 (Tues) July 30 (Wed) July 31 (Thurs) August 1 (Fri) Recognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial... Read more
Financial Education Workshops Benjamin Rose, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. Our financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days, from 2:00-3:00 PM: June 23 (Mon) June 24 (Tues) June 25 (Wed) June 26 (Thurs) June 27 (Fri) Recognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial... Read more
Homebuyer Education Are you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? Our FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process. We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you. This course is a... Read more
