Thu, Feb 20 | Johnston Lions Club

Straight Talk about Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Name: Straight Talk about Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Start: 2020-02-20T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-02-20T17:30:00.000Z

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Time & Location

Feb 20, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Johnston Lions Club, 6401 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, USA

About the Event

Choosing a retirement community is not always easy. There are many sizes, prices and amenities to choose from. During this 90-minute panel discussion, questions about continuing care and life care options will be answered.

What is a continuing care or life care community?
What do these communities have to offer?
Can I afford to move to a CCRC or life care community?

During this 90-minute panel discussion, you will learn the FACTS about continuing care and life care options from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the senior living industry.

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