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Power of Attorney Seminars
There is perhaps no more difficult task one can perform than becoming responsible for another person's assets and/or health care. Too often, people are unaware of what is expected of them and they make innocent mistakes that create problems for themselves and family members.
Please join us for an informative overview of how to use powers of attorny (POA) properly. The seminar includes a discussion on the importance of holding a POA, different types of POAs, and the legal issues involving people who serve as an agent under a POA. The instructor is Certified Elder Law Attorney William R. Blumer from Leisawitz Heller.
Please call Berks Encore at 610-374-3195, ext. 233 or email DHartman@BerksEncorePA.org for more information.
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Fall Prevention Fairs
Falls are the leading cause for emergency room visits among seniors, second only to car accidents. Come to our Fall Prevention Fairs and take a fall risk assessment, learn the reasons why falls increase as we age, and how to reduce the likelihood of a fall.
Choose from one of the these scheduled sessions:
- March 8 and 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Rittenhouse Senior Living Lawn Terrace
Snacks and door prizes!
- March 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hearthstone At Amity
Route 662 Douglassville
Lunch and door prizes!
Please call Berks Encore at 610-374-3195, ext. 217 to register or email SGerber@BerksEncorePA.org.
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Your Medicare A,B,C's
Are you confused about your Medicare benefits? If so, we invite you to attend a free information session on what you need to know about your Medicare benefits. Berks Encore and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (APPRISE) are hosting this event on Thursday, April 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Franciscan Room B at the St. Joseph Medical Center's Bern Township Campus.
To register, please call Berks Encore at (610) 374-3195, x233 or send an email to DHartman@BerksEncorePA.org. |
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Elder Law 101
This program is designed to educate individuals about their legal responsibilities when serving as the guardian of an incapacitated person or as an agent under a power of attorney. The course (made up of nine classes) is divided into two segments: financial decision-making and health care decision-making. William R. Blumer, a Certified Elder Law Attorney with the law firm of Leisawitz Heller, will present the class. Various topics will be covered by guest lecturers having professional experience in a given topic. Lecturers include attorneys, geriatric care managers, psychologists, social workers, care managers, investment advisors and staff from Berks Encore and the Berks County Office of Aging.
Participants will also be given a set of written materials in hard copy and electronic form that supplement and expand upon information presented in the lectures. There is a fee of $200 per registrant. Please call Dot Hartman at (610) 374-3195, ext. 233 or send an email to DHartman@BerksEncorePA.org for more information or to register. Classes run from April 20-May 6 and will be held at Berkshire Commons, Exeter. |
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Aging Parent Seminars
Berks Encore, in conjunction with Comfort Keepers, is pleased to offer two seminars designed to help those providing care and information for aging loved ones.
Issues to be addressed include: legal concerns, housing options, financial considerations, in-home services, and the challenges of caregiving.
Please call Berks Encore at 610-374-3195 for further details and class schedule. |
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