Senior Living Options with Benchmark

Cedar Grove Public Library. Starting the Conversation: Senior Living Options Before the Holidays The holidays are a time for family, making them the perfect opportunity to start important conversations about your loved one’s future. Join Susan VanderPyl, Clinical Liaison for Unicity Care Management, for practical guidance on discussing senior living options with compassion, navigating difficult emotions, and planning for changing care needs while preserving your loved one’s dignity and independence. About the Presenter: Susan VanderPyl, RN- Unicity Care Management Clinical Liaison As a nurse and Clinical Liaison for Unicity Care Management, Susan VanderPyl has witnessed firsthand the many complexities that accompany aging, illness, and caregiving. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Susan draws on her personal and professional experiences to share practical insights, meaningful stories, and effective strategies for navigating difficult conversations. At the heart of her approach is a simple but often overlooked truth: parents want to maintain their dignity and independence and, above all, avoid becoming a burden to their children. At the same time, adult children want to honor, respect, and care for their parents in the best way possible. Susan helps bridge this gap, offering thoughtful guidance for communicating with compassion, understanding, and respect. For more information or to RSVP: please call Phylicia at 862.279.7705 or email PJosephRivers@benchmarkquality.com