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We have three live conversations this week in the Positive Aging Community: the Aging in Place Club Virtual Cafe today at 4 PM ET, the Aging Life Care Manager® Roundtable on Wed., Oct. 28 at 3 PM ET, and AI and Care: What's Working, What's Next on Thu., Oct. 29 at 4 PM ET. Hope you can join us!

Also, the deadline for the 2027 Positive Aging Sourcebook has been extended to Friday, Nov. 13. As always, feel free to reach out or schedule time on my calendar if you'd like to brainstorm!

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Did You Get a Letter That Your Medicare Advantage Plan Is Ending? Don’t Throw It Away, and Don’t Fall for the Scammers
Millions of people must choose new coverage for 2027. Here’s what’s real, what’s a scam, and what to do next.

The Generosity Paradox: What Caring for a Loved One Really Costs
New national research finds that more than 8 in 10 family caregivers would put their own financial security on the line for someone they love, and most never planned for it.

Reach Elder Law Attorneys Across Maryland and DC
Sponsorship opportunities with the MD/DC NAELA Chapter for businesses that serve older adults, people with disabilities, or the attorneys who represent them.

Better Together: Why Pets May Be a Solo Ager's Best Ally
For a growing number of older adults, the one who greets them at the door every morning has four legs. A new Mather Institute report looks at the effects of pet ownership.

Getting Ahead of Alzheimer’s: A Real-Life Story
Michele Castro watched Alzheimer’s disease take her mother, then her brother. This November, she begins treatment for it herself.

Beautiful Because of Age: Reclaiming the Elder Within
How a weathered beech tree inspired a book, a series of workshops, and a call for older women to shed the masks they’ve worn for a lifetime.

What I Got Wrong About Death and Dying: Author Chris Palmer Revisits His Book Two Years Later
A Positive Aging Community discussion with the author of Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life.

Why a Pet Trust Isn't Enough: Planning for Your Pet's Continuity of Care
Many pet owners believe that naming a caregiver in a will or setting up a pet trust settles who will look after a beloved dog or cat. Two professionals explain why it may not.

Restoring Lives and Rebuilding Hope: The Transformative Role of Rehab Services
By Ellen S. Platt, MEd, CRC, CCM. We're recognizing the upcoming National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, a time to appreciate the profound impact that rehabilitation services have on people's lives.

My First Senior Olympics: From the Sidelines to the Starting Line
After more than 36 years of telling the stories of Senior Olympians, Steve Gurney moves from the sidelines to the starting line.

Age in Place or Find a New Space
Highlights from Steve Gurney's discussion-heavy session with a large George Mason University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute audience.

What to Do with Our Stuff: Letting Go, Holding On, and Moving Forward
There's a particular kind of stuff that piles up over a lifetime — not just boxes in the garage, but boxes tied to memory, identity, and love.

Until next week,

Steve Gurney
Founder, Positive Aging Community · Associate Publisher, The Beacon
800-394-9990 | 703-966-6182
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