This week we are thrilled to have a discussion on Wed Aug 12th Noon EST Beyond Safe: Rethinking Dementia Care for Real Living with the authors of Taming the Chaos of Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide to Interventions. They will challenge the way we think about dementia care, moving from a model built around safety and control to one that centers dignity, belonging, and real life. Click here to register!
Join one of our clubs! Each offers unique, agenda-free discussions and member-led content where your voice shapes the conversation. Jump into our cafes this month!
Solo Aging Club - Virtual Cafe Mon Aug 17th 4 pm EST
Senior Living Community Explorers Club - Virtual Cafe Thu Aug 20th 4 pm EST pm
Aging in Place Club - Virtual Cafe Mon Aug 31st 4 pm EST
As always, feel free to reach out by replying to this email or schedule time on my calendar if you would like to brainstorm!
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What We Should All Know About Medicare Thurs Sept 10th @ Noon EST
Long Distance Caregiving: What Families Need to Know Wed Sept 30th @ 3 PM EST
Aging Life Care Manager® Roundtable Discussion Wed Oct. 28th @ 3 PM EST
When Families Disagree: Navigating Aging, Conflict & Difficult Decisions Wed Oct. 28th @ 3 PM EST
In-Person Events (DC/MD/VA Metro Region)
2nd Annual Intergenerational Summit Wed., Sept. 16 at 11:30 AM at Leesburg Fire House Co. #1 215 Loudoun St SW Leesburg, VA 20175
4th Annual Real-Life Stories About Moving & Downsizing + Senior Living Communities and Resources! Tues, Sept 29 @ 11:30 AM at the JK Moving Headquarters Campus 44112 Mercure Circle, Sterling, Virginia 20166
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 Noon to 4 p.m. Springfield Town Center Springfield, VA
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 Noon to 4 p.m. Silver Spring Civic Building Silver Spring, MD
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