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Empowering Caregivers: Building a Future of Care for Aging Parents In-Person
Would you know what to do if you got one of those emergency calls? Are you worried about where your parents will live if one of them dies or they need your care? Do you know if they have a Will, and other essential documents in place? Have you talked with your siblings about who will be the primary caregiver? In this course you can build a plan that will provide you with peace of mind.
There are 4 big topics that every family needs to cover to avoid the CHAOS OF A CRISIS.
HEALTH : technology can be your best assistant in navigating healthcare (September topic)
FINANCE/LEGAL: learn the essential documents to take care of now (October topic)
HOME: learn how to know where and when it is time for a move (this month's topic)
RELATIONSHIPS: use these 4 steps to have a good family conversation (December topic)
This four-day course is for those already caring for aging parents or another adult relative and those who see the early signs that more time and care will be needed. Don't get caught in a crisis. Be Prepared, Not Scared.
- Date:
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 1:30pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Blacksburg Community Room
- Branch:
- Blacksburg Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Healthy Living Learn at the Library
What You’ll Learn: A Simple Framework That Prevents Chaos Later
Too often, families wait until a health emergency or loss to make major decisions. That delay leads to stress, confusion, resentment—and costly mistakes. In this course, you'll learn...
HOME: How to Know When and Where to Move
· Recognize the signs that “staying put” might not be safe anymore
· Compare housing options: staying at home with support, downsizing, assisted living, and more
· Learn how to have conversations about moving without causing fear or resistance