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Friday, August 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join Innovations in Aging at the UCCS Downtown center to discuss career satisfaction after age 50. Nancy Seckman will be speaking about alternative work forms such as working from home, gig based work and much more. She will be providing resources and help to find satisfaction in your work. The event will be held at the UCCS Downtown center: 102 South Tejon Street, Suite #105-A, Colorado Springs, CO. Friday August 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. RSVP to info@innovationsinaging.org

A free seminar put on by the Council of Neighbors and Organizations about transitions. Key community leaders will share their wisdom about how to age in place or make a move to a better living situation.

This class will look at assumptions that people have about hospice care and will be answering frequently asked questions. The instructors will role play a hospice 101 presentation, where hospice is explained to a person who is considering hospice care. They will also cover how to get hospice started sooner rather than later and the empowering benefits/advantages of hospice care versus no hospice care. The important role that volunteers play in providing hospice care will be discussed.

This national classroom refresher curriculum is tailored to the needs of local drivers over the age of fifty. The course provides a review of driving situations, self-assessments, and driver guidance that will update your driving knowledge, sharpen your driving skills, and help you compensate for normal age-related physical changes. The instructor will use video clips and a workbook. At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion to take to their insurance agent for an auto insurance discount.

The Colorado Springs Senior Center is proud to host the 33rd Annual El Paso and Teller Counties Senior Law Day. This event addresses legal topics pertaining to seniors, their adult children, caregivers, and other interested parties in the state of Colorado. Topics will include: Senior Housing, Estate Planning, Probate, Social Security Retirement Benefits, Scams and Elder abuse. Lunch will be provided to those who register. Registration is required to attend. Call the Senior Center at (719) 955-3400 or stop by the front desk to register. The Senior Center is located at 1514 N. Hancock Rd.

An event to bring together community partners, serving all ages and all special health care needs, to collaborate in addressing gaps in respite care and caregiving supports. Discussion will be facilitated about existing services, understanding challenges, and identifying solutions. Bring your perspective and experience!
Register here: https://PikesPeakCaregiving.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact Elle Billman at ebillman@eastersealscolorado.org