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  • The Different Levels of Care as we Age

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    As we age, there’s a 74% chance that we will need some sort of assisted medical care. However, there is an extreme lack of awareness about what types of care […]

  • What the Heck is Dementia

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    JT Hunter, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Care Partner Coach will explain the difference between Alzheimer’s and the many different types of dementia, how each affects the brain, and it may manifest in the person with dementia.  He will also briefly provide insight into how we as neighbors, family members, and friends can help support the […]

  • Thrown in the lake of caregiving

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    Rarely does someone plan to become a family caregiver.  You don’ t often receive a warning message. Most of the time it occurs in an instant, with an illness, a diagnosis, or an accident.   You may feel as though you’ve been thrown in the lake with no plan, no training, and no life preserver. You are […]

  • The Softer Side of Estate Planning

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    Traditional estate planning typically focuses on titled property like land, houses, and vehicles, but often overlooks the question of what happens to an individual’s personal items. As the owner of Caring Transitions of Kanawha Valley, Melody Bailey helps families who are dealing with the emotional burden of loss and with the physical burden of “stuff” […]

  • Basic Estate Planning

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    This course will cover the most basic estate planning documents including wills and powers or attorneys. We will also discuss how easily these documents can be customized to meet your unique individual and family needs, how critical it is to start early, when you need to update your documents and how to get the most […]

  • Making Sense of Long-Term Care Insurance

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    Do you know how your long-term care insurance policy works? Whether you already have coverage or are considering your options, understanding how benefits are accessed, what’s covered, and how policies are structured is essential for making informed decisions. Join Tabitha Justice of Just Us Retirement and Kari Peyatte of Amada Senior Care for an educational […]

  • Serving Seniors, Neighbor to Neighbor

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    Jennifer Waggener is the founder and Executive Director of Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley, a local nonprofit organization providing free services to older adults ages 60 and over […]

  • Advanced Estate Planning for Nursing Home

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    Brent L. Van Deysen is the managing partner of Van Deysen Law Office, PLLC, an Elder Law and Estate Planning Practice. Mr. Van Deysen will discuss how to protect your assets from the high cost of nursing home care. He will also discuss the basic estate planning documents that everyone should have, including Wills, Trusts […]

  • Taking the Madness out of Medicare

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    Medicare plays a critical role in the health and financial security to 60 million older people and younger people with disabilities. Yet, 1 out of 4 beneficiaries say they don’t understand their benefits. This can leave beneficiaries stuck with huge bills and medical practitioners unable to understand why their patients aren’t properly following medical advice. […]

  • Understanding the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care 

    Kanawha County Public Library 123 Capitol St, Charleston, WV, United States

    Join Sierra Jones, Hospice Liaison, to explore the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care. Learn how Palliative Care offers symptom relief at any illness stage, while hospice offers end-of-life support when curative treatments are not an option.  Get practical guidance on choosing the right care and discover support systems for families and caregivers.