Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/09/2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Society welcomes you to join a series of educational topics for older adults
Advance Care Planning: Having the Conversation With Family
Many people avoid having conversations with family because they are not sure of their own wishes; they are afraid that family will not understand, or that family may exploit them and their wishes.
The purpose for having conversations with multiple individuals such as family, your physician, neighbors and friends or others who matter to you is to provide guidance for such things as care as you are less able to make decisions or as your condition deteriorates, what you want to happen with your property including money, personal belongings and other valuables, as well as handling your final remains. Learn about ways to begin the conversation, practice what you want to say, writing down your thoughts, and eventually taking the risk to share with the significant individuals in your life who need to know.
Date/Time:May 9, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Presenter: Eileen Doherty, MS, Colorado Gerontological Society
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Organ and Tissue Donation
United Network for Organ Sharing is a private, non-profit organization that manages the nation’s organ transplant system under contract with the federal government. During this session, we will learn more about who decides who gets a donate organ, who can donate and how, what happens after organ donation, and how we can increase transplants.
Date/Time: May 23, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Eileen Doherty, MS, Colorado Gerontological Society
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Making a Plan for Your Pet
Pets are extremely important to many people. As one ages and faces end of life decisions, planning for your pet should be part of your planning. Today there are many services that are available . To be sure you pet is taken care of:
- Arrange emergency short-term care
- Whatever your long-term pet care plans, you should also decide who will look after your pet in the short term
- Leave your pet to someone in your will
- Create a pet trust
- Choose an organization to care for or rehome your pet
Date/Time: Jun 13, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 pm
Presenter: Eileen Doherty, MS, Colorado Gerontological Society
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Medical Aid in Dying
Recent legislative changes focus in easier access for individuals who are suffering from incurable diseases and who want to choose when they end their life. Learn more about these changes.
Date/Time:July 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presenter: Eileen Doherty, MS, Colorado Gerontological Society
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