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Finding quality educational programs for your organization can be a challenge. Not any more! If you are concerned about the issues affecting life and happiness over the age of 55, call on us to provide you some great educational opportunities of your choice.

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Information and Education

THE SENIOR ACTION NETWORK (SAN) HAS ASSISTED

 IN THE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS TO

PROVIDE INFORMATION TO SENIORS!!

 

 Click on these links to view the video:

 

Senior Action Network presents "What is Elder Planning?"

Elder Law Attorneys, Lauren Pitman and Janet McClanahan go over the issues of the reasons for Legal Planning when you need Long Term Care

 

Senior Action Network presents “Dementia and Alzheimer's, The disease and finding the right living environment”

Dawn Peterson, Sherri Gillette, Marilyn Richards are interviewed by Eileen McKenzie Sullivan, the Director of Senior Services of South Sound.  They are the marketing directors of the three dementia facilities in Olympia and all are members of Senior Action Network.

 

Senior Action Network presents "Downsizing and Moving"

Watch a video titled "Downsizing and Moving". This video reviews what is involved when Seniors have to sell their homes to move and what is involved when people just reorganize or downsize to move.

 

Senior Action Network Presents; "Legal and Financial issues of Planning for Long Term Care"

Watch a video of Bruce Bamford, LTC Insurance Broker and Lauren Pitman, Elder Law Attorney, discuss the legal and financial aspects of Estate Protection for Long Term Care moderated by Eileen McKenzie-Sullivan.

 

Senior Action Network Presents " Education on Elder Services we may need as we age"

Vaude DeVille does a skit, set up in the order of professional services we all may need as we age in life. Starting with getting your will done, In Home Care, selling your home, moving to an assisted living and then into a nursing home as our needs increase.

 

Senior Action Network Presents "Kiplingers No-Nonsense Look at Long Term Care"

Watch a video titled "Who Cares-Kiplinger's No-Nonsense Look at Long Term Care and how to pay for it". This is one of the best on non-biased long term care planning which shows the types of situations and places to live. It is a good main introduction to elder care.

 

Senior Action Network Presents "In Home Care Options for Seniors"

If you would really like to stay at home and hire In Home Care services, what are some of the things you need to look at and questions to ask the In Home Care providers?

 

Senior Action Network Presents "What is a Reverse Mortgage?"

Reverse Mortgages. What are they? What can they do for you to be able to provide income to allow you to stay at home and hire in home care? How has the government made them more safe for elders?

 

Senior Action Network Presents " Long Term Care Planning and End of Life Planning"

Pre-Planning for the Costs of Long Term Care and Funeral Planning by Bruce Bamford of Bamford Long Term Financial Services and Clair Ferris of Funeral Alternatives of Washington.

 

Click on these links to view these SAN member's informational videos on You Tube:

 

Michael Bradrick - Independent Living Home Solutions

 Michael's heart is to help people age in place.  He provides creative solutions from ramps, in home modifications and much more.  Quality work with a caring heart.  For more information to meet your custom needs, contact Michael at www.independenths.com or 360-589-2170.

 

Kelly Chambers -Visiting Angels

 Kelly with her mom and husband own and operate multiple locations of Visiting Angels.  Visiting Angels is the nation's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes.  Kelly has an added, caring, special touch and can be reached at http://www.visitingangels.com or Tacoma (253) 537-3700 Olympia (360) 705-1929 Newberg (503) 538-9505

 

Elain Carroll- Habitat For Your Sanity

 Elain is the proud owner of Habitat For Your Sanity in Olympia WA.  Taking the agonizing out organizing Elain will help you downsize, provide move management and organization.  Fantastic service, Elain can be reached at www.habitatforyoursanity.com  or 360-866-0928.

 

Jacob Waunch- Waunch Family Insurance

 Are you confused by all the Medicare changes, how to proactively provide for you and your family as you age?  At Waunch Insurance Jacob, Annalisa, and Mark, have 26 years combined experience.  Contact them today at www.waunchfamilyinsurance.com or 800-708-1560.  A family business helping you navigate a successful financial future.

 

Robert Lien - Northwest Insurance Agency

 Robert does a great job helping you navigate the tricky financial market.  Financial planning is so important as you age.  Do you need a life insurance policy for your loved ones, long term care insurance?  For more information contact Robert today at nwinsuranceagencies@ureach.com or 360-701-7223.

 

INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS AVAILABLE TO YOUR GROUP OR ORGANIZATION!!

Speakers from SAN are available to service organizations, senior church groups and government organizations that are looking for educational speakers on areas of interest to baby boomers and seniors. The speakers are for informational purposes only, and there is no selling. All speakers are members and active participants in the Senior Action Network.

The following members in the designated categories are available to speak:

FINANCIAL / LEGAL / PRE-PLANNING

Accounting Answer

Pam Privette

360.866.1063

Senior Fraud Issues, Guardianship

BamfordLTC Financial Services LLC

Bruce Bamford

360.943.9698

How to Pay for Long Term Care, including LTC Insurance

BamfordLTC Financial Services LLC

Cyndi Lounsbury

360.943.9698

Life Insurance, What is it?  How to Purchase it.

Bjorgen Bauer Pitman Attorneys PLLC

Lauren Pitman

Katharine Bauer

360.754.1976

Legal Matters:  Estate planning (including Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives) Medicaid Planning and Probate Law

Funeral Alternatives

Clair Ferris

360.753.1065

Funeral Planning, End of Life issues

Met Life Home Mortgage

David Willis

360.791.8778

Reverse Mortgage Information—Is it right for you?

McClanahan Moody, PLLC

Betsy Spath

360.786.5035

Elder Law including Estate

Planning, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Financial Planning, Life Care Planning, Probates, and Guardianships.

Nancy J. LaPointe Financial Services

Nancy LaPointe

360.236.0312

Financial Planning

Northwest Insurance Agency

Robert Lien

360.754.2438

Insurance Options

Ward Lending Group

Terry Snyder

360.790.7724

Reverse Mortgage Options

HEALTHCARE OPTIONS

Advanced Health Care

Lynessa Tinglum

360.459.7888

Private Duty Home Health
What to consider when hiring a caregiver.

Assured Home Health & Hospice

Julie Ostling, RN BSN

360.236.9204

Home Health/Hospice
End of life issues
Health Related Topics
Private Duty Homecare

Home Instead Senior Care

Kelly Cavenah

360.570.0049

Private Duty Homecare

Nursing Consultant, LLC

Joanne Clarkson, RN

360.701.2030

Multiple of Heath related issues:  improving memory, understanding medication

Providence Sound HomeCare and Hospice

Judy Datsko, RN

360.459.8311

Home Health/Hospice and End of Life Issues

Puget Sound Health Partners

Rose Ann Penney

360.789.8155

Understanding Medicare

UW/VA Memory Wellness Program

Julie Moorer, RN

253.583.2008

Aging and memory loss - What's normal, What's not.

Visiting Angels

Kelly Smith

360.705.1929

Home Care Options

Caring for the Caregiver

HOUSING OPTIONS

Assisted Living Options

Nancy Watkins

360.350.3552

Simplifying the search for senior housing and care services

Garden Courte Memory Care Community

Dawn Peterson

360.491.4435

Memory Care Community

Merrill Gardens

Cindy DeMulling

360.456.0601

Retirement & Assisted Living Options

Olympics West Retirement Inn

Carol Shawver

360.943.9900

Retirement & Assisted Living Options

Sequoia Assisted Living Community

Juddi Marti

360.491.0491

Retirement & Assisted Living Options

OTHER SERVICES & TOPICS

Habitat For Your Sanity

Elain Carroll

360.866.0928

Sorting, Organizing
Move Management
Memory Preservation

Area Agency on Aging- Thurston County

June Moore

360.664.3162

Accessing Services
Finding Resources for Seniors

Area Agency on Aging- Mason County

Merridee Anderson

360.427.2225

Accessing Services
Finding Resources for Seniors

Senior Services for South Sound Patrick Coolen 360.586.4491 Caring for Aging Parents

Senior Services for South Sound

Eileen McKenzie-Sullivan

360.586.6181

Olympia Senior Center Activities,
Adult Day Care
Senior Transportation
Senior Nutrition

Volunteer Chore Services

Barb Trendall

360.586.2915

Volunteer Chore Services

SAN encourages you to call members directly about your unique speaking need or topics. Many members will be happy to create a panel discussion, tailor the presentation to your group and help you make this opportunity a successful partnership.

* Speaking agreements are made between the organization and individuals. All program content is the sole responsibility of each business and does not represent the views or opinion of the Senior Action Network. This list is provided as a service to the community. SAN members are expected to uphold the organizational mission and abide by good common sense and fair business practices.

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