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When families get together, downsizing and moving from the family home often become a topic of discussion between parents and their adult children. Retirement communities and 55+ active adult living options are popping up all around the Des Moines metro area and in every other city in the country. Where do you even begin? What are the differences in these communities? How do you go about choosing the right one? During this 90-minute presentation, you’ll learn what the differences are in these senior communities. In addition, you’ll get valuable tips on how best to tour these communities and how to compare to help in your decision-making process.
Selling a home today—and getting the sale closed-- involves more than just accepting an offer. What type of financing terms should you accept when you receive an offer? How does an appraisal affect the sale? Buyer home inspections are to be expected when a seller gets an offer. How does this process work? Being informed about how the process works after you’ve accepted an offer on your home will help put your mind at ease. And what are the “Top 10” mistakes that homeowners should avoid when selling their home? Join our expert panelists—appraiser, loan officer, home inspector and Realtor---as they share their expertise.
Here we are in the midst of getting taxes ready to file for 2021. But you know, it’s always tax season! Every day you enter into transactions that will affect your tax liability. What can still be deducted? Do you know how the new Secure Act will affect your IRA and required minimum distributions? What does this mean for you? Are there tax-advantaged ways to access your IRA?
Selling your home that you have lived in for two, three, four or even five decades can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be so overwhelming. Real estate agents can be helpful, but they all seem to give a different (and often conflicting) advice, so who should I trust? Where do I begin and what should I expect before, during, and after my home goes on the market? And what about selling my home “as is.” How does that work?
With the number of centenarians, people who are 100 years old or more, greatly on the rise, a whole range of questions comes up for us as individuals and as a society. Our expert panelists will help us explore: What keeps us awake at night, what we avoid thinking about and what to do about it, challenges associated with living a long life and the realities of what we can and cannot control. Join us and find out what every person should know about living a long healthy life.
It’s not just about the physical features of your house, but what you need to do to prepare to remain connected, healthy and active? Our expert panelists will share with you some of the most effective strategies and resources available for living safely and independently in your "best place," as you get older, wherever that may be.
Losing a lifelong partner who shared in life’s many responsibilities such as finances, travel, cooking, social activities or home maintenance can leave a giant void. Let’s face it, most of us will one day face this reality of going from “We” to “Me.” this seminar looks at what “We” can do to be better prepared when that time comes. Learn about resources and the help available to those who have expectedly or unexpectedly become a “Me.”
The costs associated with living a long life often seem to be a moving target, but the more you know, the better you can plan. How can using the services of a financial planner to help you plan for the future &/or to review your finances and legal documents help simplify decisions when you need to make critical decisions. Are you a Veteran? There is a program that may be available to you with the costs of assisted and skilled care. How does Medicaid fit into your plans for skilled care? Getting the information before you need it, will help as you plan for your future.
The COVID-19 crisis has turned everyone's lives upside down. Susan Callison, Community Relations Coordinator with Senior Helpers, is my guest today as we look for things "on a positive note." Her many years of experience of working with mature adults and their families will provide you creative and useful ideas on how to stay connected during this time. Thank you Susan for your dedication to our mature adults and their families.
If you’re over 55, the thought of moving to a smaller home has probably crossed your mind at some point. But there are so many questions and so much to do. It all seems overwhelming....how can we ever manage to declutter and downsize. Where do we start? How have others managed to make this happen for them? Join us for this 90 minute seminar featuring people just like you have made the move...and survived and thrived! You’ll find yourself relating to them and wanting to ask them lots of questions.
As we age, many of us become concerned about if and how we or a loved one may be affected by the aging brain. The goal of this month’s seminar is to help debunk many of the longstanding myths associated with age related changes, getting older, and brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Our expert panelists will address questions such as: Which of us will lose our memory as we age? Do thinking and reasoning eventually slow down? What are the signs of a healthy or unhealthy brain? Is there anything I can do to avoid having dementia? How do you help yourself or a loved one with dementia?
As we age, the relationship with our offspring evolves. Each generation grapples with their own developmental tasks, ultimately culminating in stronger bonds or gaping chasms. When planning ahead for future care needs, conversations with adult children can be challenging at best. This class is designed to provide insights into how to begin and continue tough conversations, as well as how to create closure when conversations aren’t possible.
Did you know that the VA has a program to assist veterans and their surviving spouses with financial help while in assisted living or long term care? Mike Mortensen is a VA service representative who has a wealth of knowledge about the VA Aid & Attendance program, in addition to all the VA benefits. This segment deals just with the VA Aid & Attendance program.
Thank you Mike Mortensen from the Polk County Veteran Service office for sharing your knowledge regarding VA benefits with our audience. We are grateful for your service to our country.