Aging Smart Educational Workshops
Cost: FREE
Location: Gig Harbor Senior Center at Peninsula Lutheran Church -  building on the left, follow the covered walkway
6509 38th Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 (Dessert provided) 

January 19, 2023: Community Living
Learn the differences between Assisted Living, Continuing Care Community Living, Adult Family Homes, and Dementia/Memory Care. 

February 16, 2023: Downsizing and Transitioning
Learn how to get started downsizing, what home sale options are available, and what Eldercare Placement is. 

March 8, 2023: Reverse Mortgage / Reverse Purchase 
Learn the pros and cons of reverse mortgage and all the changes since the 1970s and 80s. 

April 12, 2023: In Home Care vs Home Health Care
Whether you are living in a retirement community or in your own home; it is important to know the difference and what insurance covers. 

May 10, 2023: Legal and Estate Planning
Local Elder Law attorney covers the most important documents including Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, and learn how to avoid probate. 

June 14, 2023: Financial Planning & Veteran Benefits
Solutions to common financial challenges and how government programs can be part of the plan. 

July 12, 2023: Transitions/Downsizing & Eldercare Placement
Learn how to get started downsizing, what home sale options are available, and what Eldercare Placement is. 

August 9, 2023: Community Living 
Learn the differences between Assisted Living, Continuing Care Community Living, Adult Family Homes, and Dementia/Memory Care. 

September 13, 2023: Medicare
Learn the A, B, Cs, and Ds of Medicare. What are the changes this year? How do they work if you have supplemental insurance?

October 11, 2023: Long Term Care Insurance 
Learn what is current, the best time to start, and what all the options are. What happens if you move to another state?

November 8, 2023: Senior Scams         
Learn what to look out for and how to protect yourself and loved ones. 

                (NO WORKSHOP IN DECEMBER)