Life Planning Plus

Life Planning Plus
Hosted by Valerie Bachert in partnership with the Ocoee Regional Senior Resource Network and Hearth Hospice
First Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM in Flex Space upstairs at the library.
April 7– Getting Started: The Big Picture of Life Planning
Planning Ahead Without Fear: Understanding the Care Continuum
- Why life planning goes beyond wills and trusts
- Understanding the aging and healthcare continuum
- Key terms and concepts for future planning
- How early planning protects independence and choice
May 5 – Medical Decision-Making & Advance Care Planning
Making Your Wishes Known Before Someone Else Has To
- Advance Directives and Living Wills
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- DNR, MOST, and POLST forms
- Communicating wishes with family and providers
June 2 – Care at Home: Home Health, Caregivers & Aging in Place
Staying at Home Safely: Supports That Make It Possible
- Home Health vs. private caregivers
- Medicare-covered services at home
- Recognizing when additional help is needed
- Safety and mobility planning
July 7 – When Care Needs Increase: Long-Term Care Options
Understanding Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Beyond
- Assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care
- Determining the right level of care
- Cost considerations
- Common myths about facilities
August 4 – Hospice, Palliative Care & Comfort-Focused Care
Living Fully Until the End: What Hospice Really Means
- Hospice vs. palliative care
- When hospice is appropriate
- Family and caregiver support
- Addressing common fears
September 1 – Veterans Benefits & Healthcare Planning
Honoring Service Through Knowledge: VA Benefits Explained
- VA healthcare and insurance options
- Aid & Attendance benefits
- How hospice and home care integrate with VA services
- Veteran advocacy resources
October 6
Paying for Care: Medicare, Medicaid & Long-Term Planning
What Pays for What—and What Doesn’t
- Medicare basics and limitations
- Medicaid eligibility for seniors
- Spend-down realities
- Long-term care insurance overview
– Hospice, Palliative Care & Comfort-Focused Care
Living Fully Until the End: What Hospice Really Means
- Hospice vs. palliative care
- When hospice is appropriate
- Family and caregiver support
- Addressing common fears
November 3 – Caregivers & Family Planning
Caring for the Caregivers: Planning as a Family
- Choosing caregivers
- Preventing burnout
- Family communication strategies
- Community and respite resources
December 1 – Reflection, Resources & Planning Ahead
Putting It All Together
- Reviewing key lessons from the series
- Helpful local and regional resources
- Preparing for the year ahead
- Open Q&A and participant discussion