How to Navigate the World of Assisted Living and Memory Care

Thursday, April 9th at 6:30
Registration begins March 15th
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This presentation will explain the differences between Skilled Nursing Homes, Independent and Assisted Living Communities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Memory Care Communities.  We will then focus specifically on Assisted Living and Memory Care and how these communities can differ in care and amenities. We will provide information regarding questions families should ask and things to look for in an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community. We will provide information on how and when to start a conversation with your family member about transitioning to an assisted living or memory care community. Lastly, we will discuss the cost of assisted living verses the cost of remaining in the home. As well as different ways to pay for care in the home and ways to help cover the cost of Memory Care or Assisted Living.

About the Presenter: Liz Cornish is the owner of New Season In Life, LLC, a company which specializes in providing information and guiding seniors and their families through the maze of Assisted Living and Memory Care in Connecticut. Liz’s passion for helping seniors stems from her more than 30 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist.  Liz has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals and skilled nursing homes; however, she has spent most of her years providing Physical Therapy to seniors in their homes.  This has provided Liz the opportunity to work in the majority of Senior Living Communities throughout Connecticut providing her insight and extensive knowledge of each of the Senior Living Communities in Greater Hartford and Litchfield.    Liz continues to work as a home care Physical Therapist in the Farmington Valley.  She holds a BS and MS in Physical Therapy from Springfield College.  

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