Age in Place, Downsize or Rent
One question I am often asked by Seniors, “Should I age in place, downsize or rent?” This past month, during the Senior Social Hour I host every Monday morning, the hot topic has been about the proposed increases in property taxes and how Seniors can afford to live in their homes. Often this decision is […]
March 2022 Newsletter
Last Life Lesson: A Guide for Seniors and Their Families eBook is available to download at www.ourfamilyencounter.com or in print coming in the next week or so! Here’s some feedback from Blake, a local paramedic: I think the book is an incredible comprehensive overview of the planning, logistics, operations, and financial aspects to […]
Complete your Healthcare Directive Today
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Last Life Lesson eBook download
The purpose of having the OFE Legacy Box is to help transfer your wishes to the person you have
designated to carry out your wishes. Being organized will help them so much.
Here are the steps the family needs to take the day of death:
* Locate Tier One Contacts (immediate family)
* Secure home and important papers, secure valuables (cash, jewelry, collectibles)
* Contact the Executor if not the family member
Intro to Medicare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8NrjPRRs_o
July Newsletter – Legacy Planning
Our Family Encounter celebrates the 4th of July as a time to reflect on our history and legacy planning. We think of this weekend as the mid-point of the summer and a time for BBQ, family reunions and fireworks. This year has been especially poignant as we may be seeing family members for the first […]
June 2021 Newsletter
New Minnesota Elder Care effective August 1, 2021 In 2019, the State of Minnesota passed the Elder Care Act which helped to address elder abuse situations that were cropping up in our state. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2019/0/Session+Law/Chapter/60/ The law implements two additional changes which are going into effect August 1, 2021: Assisted living communities will be licensed by […]
April 2021 Newsletter
The trees have started to sprout their leaves and the apple trees in my yard are getting ready to bud!
This is a time of year when we are getting ready to step outside and revel in the joy of spring. Yet, we
are reminded that April can be colder than we might like.
March 2021 Newsletter
This is a month of a lot of transitions! In Minnesota, we love this month as it begins with a lot of snow and usually rolls into a sense of spring. The birds start to return from their migrations and the snow piles slowly melt!
January 2021 Newsletter
Start your week out on a high note with other fun seniors. Everyone is staying home this year. I have been meeting with a few seniors during December to see what we can do to connect with each other during this winter. Many are used to traveling but choosing to stay home this year. Join us to share your favorite travel adventures and get to know other active and curious seniors. We are hosting different presentations and topics through out the month. Share the invite with a senior you know and have them join us.