AGING PARENTS: NAVIGATING THE JOURNEY

Are you in the sandwich generation, supporting older loved ones and children alike?

Are you juggling your parents’ care long distance?

Are you unaware of the resources available in our community to help elders and their families?

If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you won’t want to miss this dynamic panel discussion with four experts on Thursday, March 8th, 2012 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Andover Memorial Hall Library. The program is free to the public and will be telecast on our local community channel.

The panel will be moderated by Janet Simpson Benvenuti, author of Don’t Give Up on Me! a memoir that captures the lessons she learned during the decade she supported her parents while raising her children. An engaging speaker who brings humor and insight to the role adult children play in their parents’ lives, Janet will be joined by three experts who have decades of experience working with families. Meredith Patterson, MSW, LICSW, CMC, a professional elder care consultant,  Karol Bisbee, P.C., an attorney whose practice focuses on estate planning and elder law, and Tobe Gerard, CSA, CLTC, a long-term care insurance specialist, will share their expertise and address questions from the audience.

Bring your stories and prepare to enjoy a lively and informative discussion. This event is co-sponsored by the Harvard Club of Andover and the Andover Memorial Hall Library