Family Caregiver Education Series: Exploring legal and financial matters

Planning for the incapacity of a loved one is an extremely difficult, yet crucial task. To help community members who are caring for a loved one, Hope Hospice presents, “Exploring Legal and Financial Matters” on Saturday, May 14, from 9:45 a.m. to noon. This class will cover information about working with professionals to help ensure that families receive the most accurate information about options and protection. Topics in this session include: establishing powers of attorney, guardianships and conservatorships, trusts and wills; managing finances, paying for long-term care, and accessing government assistance programs such as Medi-Cal and Veterans benefits; examining issues surrounding elder abuse and fraud; and implementing advance healthcare directives. Speakers include Debbie Emerson, Community and Family Health Educator and Hope Hospice Community Education Volunteer; and Julie Fielder, RN, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Horizon Elder Law. For more information about the Hope Hospice Family Caregiver Series, visit HopeHospice.com. Any community member engaged in the role of family caregiver or expecting to soon become a caregiver is invited to attend this class. Light refreshments will be served. This class will be held at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin (2nd floor conference room). Register online at HopeHospice.com or contact Hope Hospice Community Education Volunteer Debbie Emerson at debbiee@hopehospice.com. This program is available at no cost to all community members, however, donations to Hope Hospice are greatly appreciated.