Aging in Place Successfully Course
Retirement planning should be more than just financial planning. Successful aging requires attention to all aspects of well-being, including physical, spiritual, emotional and mental, as well as answering the questions of: Where will you live? How will you pay for it? What sort of healthcare will you need? and What will your legacy be?
This course is designed to start exploring the alternatives and personal priorities of each individual and their peers.
An interactive 10 session course adapted from the model Danish government course designed to help seniors and others consider all the aspects needed to successfully age in society. This course is offered to both individuals and various community groups. The cost for the course is typically $200, but through the generous sponsorship of Alameda Elder Communities we are able to offer this class at only $100 per person, that's half price! Please see our educational calendar for the most current course dates.
We are providing this very successful course to Alameda and surrounding cities. This is not a lecture series, but an interactive course to help people explore the many aspects of aging. A brief synopsis of the 10 sessions is below:
1. Introduction and Getting Acquainted
Aging successfully cannot be accomplished alone; first we must get to know those with whom we will age.
2. Aging in Place/Aging in Community
This session discusses aging consciously vs. letting age happen to you. “What is your aging scenario?”
3. Group Process: Working Together
Define your community and discover the benefits of aging with your peers.
4. The Realities of Getting Older
Defining your future within the realities of aging. This session discusses some of the more difficult realities of age.
5. Co-Care and Outside Care
Delve into the differences between different caring scenarios. Who will care for you when you need it, and how much will it cost?
6. Co-healing: Staying Healthy Through Community
Community is the antidote for isolation and loneliness. How can you help your community?
7. The Economics of Getting Older
Follow the money. Everyone says it, but this session looks at the fiscal impact of aging.
8. The Philosophical and Spiritual Aspects of Aging
Discuss the fears and mortality issues that arise as we age.
9. Sage-ing: What do we have to offer the world?
Retirement does not mean loss of value or impact on the world. Discuss what old people are for and your legacy.
10. Co-development and Co-design
Participate in modeling your future. How can you shape what your aging scenario is and remain an active participant?