Advanced Aging & Care Planning Series
Free Limited Series: Advanced Aging & Care Planning
East Pierce Fire & Rescue offers six sessions as part of a limited series to help family members navigate complex topics and overwhelming tasks many people face when caring for aging family members. We’ll help equip caregivers with helpful tools and strategies to make the care planning process more successful and less stressful.
All sessions are free and occur on the third Tuesday from 10 a.m. – Noon beginning June through November 2024 at alternating East Pierce fire stations with the option to attend in-person or virtually.
View the series schedule in the session descriptions below.
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SESSION 1: Do's & Don'ts for Elder and Aging Care Planning
Date: June 18, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Station 118
10105 24th St E, Edgewood, WA 98371Session Description
Planning for the care of aging family members can feel overwhelming even to the most capable individuals. Come hear some practical strategies to make care planning more successful and less stressful.
View the session recording HERE.
View the session slideshow presentation HERE.
For questions, contact Jen Killion at 253-447-3511 or jkillion@eastpiercefire.org.
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SESSION 2: Keep it Legal!
Date: July 16, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Station 111/Headquarters18421 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Session Description
Understanding and preparing legal documents for decision-making – come learn about the different types of legal documents for decision-making, including Financial and Health Care Powers-Of-Attorney, Advance Directives, and POLST forms.View the session recording HERE.
View the session slideshow presentation HERE.
For questions, contact Jen Killion at 253-447-3511 or jkillion@eastpiercefire.org.
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SESSION 3: Preventing & Recovering from Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft
Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Station 118
10105 24th St E, Edgewood, WA 98371
Session Description
Discover how to identify and avoid scams and fraud so that you do not fall prey to financial harm, including identity theft.View the session recording HERE.
View session slideshow presentation HERE.
For questions, contact Jen Killion at 253-447-3511 or jkillion@eastpiercefire.
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SESSION 4: Solving the Mysteries of Medicare and Medicaid
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Station 11810105 24th St E, Edgewood, WA 98371
Session Description
Although often mistaken for one another, Medicare and Medicaid are important for all of us to understand as unique types of health insurance which provide benefits to millions of seniors and disabled persons.View the session recording HERE.
View MEDICARE slideshow presentation HERE. View MEDICAID slideshow presentation HERE.
For questions, contact Jen Killion at 253-447-3511 or jkillion@eastpiercefire.
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SESSION 5: Caring for the Caregiver
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Station 111/Headquarters Station18421 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Session Description
Millions of Americans work as unpaid caregivers to friends and family members in need daily. Come learn about the physical and mental stressors experienced by these caregivers and discover practical steps that they can take to help them improve their overall well-being.View the session recording HERE.
View the session slideshow presentation HERE.
For questions, contact Jen Killion at 253-447-3511 or jkillion@eastpiercefire.
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SESSION 6: Understanding Palliative Care and Hospice
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Station 111/Headquarters Station18421 Veterans Memorial Dr E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Session Description
The last session in the series provides an overview of palliative care and hospice services to help you better understand their function and make informed decisions for yourself or your loved ones.View the session recording HERE.
View the session slideshow presentation HERE.
For questions, contact Jen Killion at 253-447-3511 or jkillion@eastpiercefire.