Fairview Care Management and Coordination staff welcomes the opportunity to speak to community and professional groups. We can tailor our presentation to suit your specific needs. Contact us at 612-728-4338 or email caremanagement@fairview.org if you would like to arrange for a presentation on any of the following subjects:

Navigating the maze of senior and chronic care resources
A seminar on planning future health care and housing options

This is by far our most popular seminar. Don’t wait until the crisis hits to decide how you or a loved one will be cared for when age and ability are not what they used to be. This class will provide you with the information you need to make educated decisions for yourself and your family.

Only five 5 percent of the senior population live in nursing homes, the remainder are in the community on their own or with family. Imagine the demands placed on seniors and those living with chronic illness as they navigate the maze of health care services. The care options available can become overwhelming when families don’t know what services they may require, what costs are involved and how to evaluate care providers and facilities. Where does a person start?

In this class we will address many of these questions as we explore:

• Assessing your situation and arising needs
• Researching options in lodging, health care and community resources
• Financing or care options with private funds, long-term care insurance, Medicare and county programs
• Balancing family and care giving, and communicating with other family members

Many useful handouts will be provided at the conclusion of this class.

Other seminar topics include:

Long Distance Care Giving

• Managing aging issues from miles away

Family Care Giving

• Your parent and you: new roles
• Effective communication: challenges to care giving
• Managing behavior changes
• Evolving sibling and family roles

Legal and Financial Matters

• Long-term care insurance / Medicare supplements
• Legal aids in decision-making
• Finances: payment sources
• Advance directives
• Consumer protection against fraud

Physical Changes Associated with Aging

• What is “normal aging?”
• Maintaining your health and spirit: independently

Advance Directives

• Living wills
• Planning for incapacity
• What to do with untitled property: how to avoid family discord

Achieving the Lifestyle of Your Dreams during Retirement

• Consider retirement in stages
• Choosing a community and relocation issues
• Family dynamics
• How to adjust the dream due to health or financial concerns

How to Divide the “Stuff” Without Dividing the Family

• How to have the discussion with family members and begin the process of dividing non-titled property (jewelry, furniture, etc.)
• How to avoid emotional conflicts
• How to ensure that loving memories are passed down to the generations
• How to make this a memory filled experience and not one of dread