Optional Modules

Challenges of Aging and Caregiving
This module creates an awareness of participants’ role as part of the “sandwich generation”; dealing with grandchildren, adult children and elderly parents. This module will help them become aware of the emotional and practical issues of a caregiver, what effect this could have on retirement plans and what resources are in the community to help a caregiver.

Long Term Care
This module creates an awareness of the importance of financial protection in the event of debilitating illness. It will explore the challenges and issues of long term care, consequences for caregivers, the financial impact of debilitating illness, and how advance planning is the best way to maintain independence and dignity with peace of mind.

Post Retirement: Utilizing your time through work and/or volunteer work  
This module provides participants the opportunity to explore activities and opportunities that may replace their current career.  It will cover leisure, volunteer, and work after retirement.  Participants identify their transferable skills such as strengths, personal assets, and work and life experiences.

Training Methodology

Working groups, lectures, PowerPoint presentations, flip charts, interaction with participants, & Questions and Answers. Participants are guided through the process using a carefully planned blending of self-exploration, small group discussions, accurate, current and objective information by course leaders and other resources, plus guidance in the preparation of an action plan.