Whatcom Community College offers elder care options class – May 6, 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 | Leave a comment

Debbie GannDebbie Gann, director of Northwest Washington-based Home Attendant Care, will be teaching an informational workshop Titled Elder Care Options, Help When You Need It at Whatcom Community College on Monday, May 6th, 2013.

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Attendees will learn about a variety of housing and care options, including home care.  The cost of each option, and the how to leverage Medicare, Medicaid, LTC insurance, and other funding options will also be discussed.

The class is suitable for seniors as well as loved ones who may help make elder care decisions in the future.

Registration info available through this link; bring your elder care questions with you to the workshop.

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Housing Options As We Age

Posted on February 8, 2013 | Leave a comment

As the elder population continues to increase, it’s important that seniors and their loved ones understand what viable options are available for housing…and  that they know how to tap into potential resources.

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“What’s Next? Housing Options as We Age”, is an educational seminar organized by Whatcom Council on Aging.  Attendees at this free event will have an opportunity to gather information from a variety of local vendors so they can make informed decisions about housing.

The seminar will feature a keynote speaker at 3 pm; a panel of elder care/housing experts will answer your questions at 5:30 pm.  Home Attendant Care’s director, Debbie Gann, will be on-hand to serve on the panel.

February 28, 2013
3:00 pm -7:00 pm
Bellingham Senior Center, 315 Hallek Street, Bellingham

Contact Emily Ruzzamenti of Whatcom Council on Aging with any questions you may have about this Whatcom County elder care event.  Phone: 360-733-4030, extension #47028.

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