Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Benefits, Long-Term Care Insurance This course is jam packed with helpful information on financial planning for long term care expenses. Learn about multiple payment sources including Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurances, Verterans Benefits, Long-Term Care insurance, Private pay and medicaid. We'll cover many topics including financial eligibility, asset limits, gifting and transfers, look back periods, and more. Presenter, Mary Frances Price is an Elder Law Attorney. Sponsor: BrightStar Care Presenter: Mary Francis Price Elder law attorney Sponsor: BrightStar Care

Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Benefits, Long-Term Care Insurance This course is jam packed with helpful information on financial planning for long term care expenses. Learn about multiple payment sources including Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurances, Verterans Benefits, Long-Term Care Insurance, Private pay and Medicaid. We'll cover many topics including financial eligibility, asset limits, gifting and transfers, look back periods, and more. Presenter, Mary Frances Price is an Elder Law Attorney. Sponsor: Choice Connections Senior Living Advisors

Join us as Landmark Tours presents an array of unforgettable travel experiences in the U.S. and abroad. A local, family-owned tour operator, Landmark's inclusive packages feature round-trip airfare, quality accommodations in great locations, many enjoyable meal experiences, admission to all itinerary attractions, deluxe cruise and motor coach transportation, and the services of a professional Tour or Cruise Manager. There will be a host of different domestic and international tours to learn about. See the ad in The Chatter or call Landmark Tours at 612-230-2040 or the Burnsville Senior Center at 952-707-4120 with questions about this talk. If you can't attend the presentation, call for a catalog: 612-230-2040 or visit www.gowithlandmark.com

After the loss of a loved one, numerous questions arise. By understanding the pre and post-funeral processes, you can effectively plan ahead to lessen the burden on your family and gain peace of mind for yourself. Before the funeral decisions include payment responsibilities, service types, notifications, and family needs. Post-funeral considerations include bill payments, managing possessions, Wills, asset transfer, and probate questions. Join us for answers and information. Presenters: Mary Frances Price, Elder Law Attorney and Elise Schumacher, Certified Preplanner Sponsor

How Minnesota Aging Pathways Can Help You Minnesota Aging Pathways helps older Minnesotans and their caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need. Medicare, find prescription drug cost assistance, complete forms and applications, provide long-term care counseling, find resources in your community, connect people with caregiver support and much more. Learn about money saving programs and services that can lower Medicare premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. Find out about who qualifies, how to apply for assistance and learn about program benefits. We’ll also cover Medicare preventive services, like free screenings, vaccines and wellness visits. Sponsor: Home Helpers Home Care

Statistics show that 70 percent of us are unprepared in one or more areas of personal responsibility in planning. Hear about innovative, creative and proper funeral preplanning. Learn about funeral options, laws ​​regarding at home funeral arrangements, and ​​cost comparisons. Plan ahead: Think outside the box. Presenter: Elise Schumacher Certified Preplanner

Learn about exercise to help mobility, function, and preventing falling. Reap the benefits by developing a simple routine focused on a few exercises. Presenter Dr Jena from Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center

Start the conversation with your loved ones. Home care services work with you wherever you call home. We'll hear about non-medical home care resources and services that make life easier for seniors and their families. As your needs change, your services can too. We'll talk about cost, payment options, types of services and more. Then we'll address the many myths around hospice care. Hospice is not about giving up. As we learned through President Jimmy Carter, it's about living your life to the fullest with the time you have left. Learn when, where, and how hospice can support you. Join us and invite your loved ones to attend with you. Presenters: Deanna Bienniek of St Croix Hospice and Melissa Leick of InHom Senior Care

Decisions facing seniors and their adult children can have significant financial and emotional impacts. Seeking guidance from the right resources can help. Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, you can be taken by surprise. Jeanne McGill, Certified Preplanning Specialist and Mary Frances Price, Elder Law Attorney, share real-life stories that provide valuable insight to help you make better and more informed decisions. Sponsor:

Don't miss this golden opportunity to connect with our Burnsville Community Service Officers. Enjoy coffee and conversation and make sure to bring your questions! Sponsor: The Timbers of Apple Valley

You want to plan ahead and get your legal documents in order, but where do you start and what documents will you need? What is the difference between a will and a trust? Do you really need a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Directive? Mary Frances Price is an accredited elder law attorney who will help alleviate confusion on these issues. Sponsor: St Croix Hospice

Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Benefits, Long-Term Care Insurance This course is jam packed with helpful information on financial planning for long term care expenses. Learn about multiple payment sources including Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurances, Verterans Benefits, Long-Term Care Insurance, Private pay and Medicaid. We'll cover many topics including financial eligibility, asset limits, gifting and transfers, look back periods, and more. Presenter, Mary Frances Price is an Elder Law Attorney. Sponsor: BrightStar Care

Veterans this talk is just for you. We will be discussing health care at the VA Medical Center, assistance in paying for assisted living, long term care and in home care and disability claims. Additionally, she will go over burial benefits and widow benefits. Presenter Mary Truax served in the Minnesota Army National Guard for 20 years, deployed to Iraq in 2004-2005, and retired as a Master Sargent in 2008. She has worked for Dakota County for 30 years, the last 17 years as a service officer helping veterans get their benefits. Please join us for this informational talk, even if you think you know what benefits are available for you.

The quality of your end-of-life care can be greatly improved through thoughful planning: finding the right care setting, working with providers who align with your values, and being an active participant in your care decisions. Understanding the healthcare system becomes easier with the right guidance and preparation. When you and your medical team have open conversations about your values and preferences, you're much more likely to receive care that truly reflects what matters most to you. This presentation provides information and tools that will help you advocate for the care you want, need, and deserve. It can also help individuals who may have a doctor or healthcare system that does not align with their end-of-life values and priorities. Presenter Gina Schneider is an Advocacy Manager with Compassion & Choices

Join us for a talk focused on cooperative living. Learn about the lifestyle, amenities, community options, purchase process and understanding the vast number of items covered in the monthly fees. The presentation will be led by a local realtor with nearly 10 years of cooperative housing management experience, a current cooperative owner/resident, and a seasoned cooperative manager. Presenter Becky Lund is a licensed realtor and brings years of experience in cooperative living. She has nearly 10 years of cooperative housing management experience. Approximately 50% of Becky’s business has focused on one-level living. She was recently honored as the City of Burnsville’s Reader’s Choice Award winner for Best Real Estate Agent. Sponsors Realife and Gramercy on Greenhaven