Assisted Living Education Program: Learn How to Stay Independent at Home

Community Room. Registered Nurse and Certified Senior Advisor Julie Cruz will focus a one-hour discussion on practical, real-world guidance, covering a range of topics, including: Five signs a loved one might need home care services. Assessing the best care option for your elderly relative: home care vs. assisted living community. How to pay for in-home senior care services in Connecticut. Understanding Connecticut’s Adult Family Living/Foster Caregiver program: a potential lifeline for families. Common myths about medical and nonmedical home care (and what’s actually true) Facts of Financial Insecurity Later in Life- how to use the Elder Index, a cost-of-living measure designed specifically for older adults. Exploring and accessing benefits for Veterans and their families during their golden years. Rest assured, our seminar is educational only - there is no obligation, no pressure, and no sales presentation. Our goal is simply to share helpful information so that the public can make confident decisions for themselves or their senior loved one. Presenter Bio: Julie Cruz is a registered nurse and senior advisor with more than 30 years of experience helping Connecticut families navigate senior care decisions with clarity, compassion, and practical guidance.