FREE PUBLIC SEMINARS ON AGING AND RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS TO BE HELD AT HIGHLANDS RANCH AND LONE TREE REC CENTERS

In response to the growing needs of Colorado’s baby boomers, a series of free Lunch and Learn Workshop, “Aging and Retirement Planning Solutions” will be held in public venues in Douglas County during January, February and March. Space is limited; for reservation information call (303) 468-2820 or visit seniorlifecare.info.

Free Lunch and Learn workshops, catered by Panera Bread, will be held at: The Recreation Center at Northridge, 8801 Broadway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, 10:45am-12:30pm: JANUARY 22, FEBRUARY 10 and MARCH 11.

Free Lunch and Learn workshops, catered by Panera Bread, will be held at: The Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree, CO 80124, 10:45am-12:30pm: FEBRUARY 23.

 Jim Brown, a speaker and Long Term Care Certified senior advisor to The Council on Aging for Douglas County said, “for retirees and families who want to learn about aging and health planning options; these workshops offer valuable insights. The number one concern of baby boomers is outliving their income resources and health care.”

The Douglas County population is estimated at 302,464 (2014), a 2.3% increase from the previous year. Seniors make up more than 9.3% of the population, compared to 4.2% in 2000. By the year 2030, estimates are seniors over age 60 will encompass over 21% of the County’s population (www.douglas.co.us.)

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit service and advocacy organization representing older adults and the community organizations that serve them. Their goal is to improve the health and economic security of 10 million older adults by 2020.

The Arapahoe County Council on Aging (www.accoa.info) was established by the Older Americans Act of 1965.  Their mission is to identify the needs, concerns, and issues of adults (60 and older) and to advise and advocate for services that best meet their needs.

The Lunch and Learn Workshops will cover planning tips, strategies and laws to avoid the dilemma of spending down the hard-earned nest egg when a medical crisis occurs. Long-term care costs are one of the main reasons that retirees deplete their savings and lose assets. Speakers will represent alternatives for retirees to purchasing long-term care insurance. No products will be endorsed or sold. Solutions offered include insights about 2014 estate plan laws that may help protect families and their aging lives ones.

According to the Colorado Department of Human Services website, “Colorado has one of the fastest growing aging populations in the U.S. From the years 2011 to 2021, the number of older adults in Colorado will increase 54%.” (Colorado Commission on Aging, 2014.)

“Colorado is home approximately 1.5 million persons over age 50; 820,000 persons over 60; 370,000 over 70; and 140,000 over 80. The proportion of females rises with each age group to 63% of the 80+ group.” (http://www.aoa.gov, June, 2012.)

Centenarians are a fast growing segment of the American population. Over 650 Coloradans are 100 years and older. Four out of every five centenarians is a woman. In 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts there will be more than 1,100 Coloradans over age 100. Also, by the year 2050 there will be over 850,000 centenarians in the United States.

Space is limited at each workshop. Call (303) 468-2820 to RSVP or to inquire about additional dates that may be added.

Scheduled speakers for the workshop include:

Jim Brown, Long Term Care Specialist and Senior Advisor to the Council of Aging in Jefferson, Douglas and Arapahoe Counties. Jim has worked in the insurance and financial planning industry for nearly 30 years. He is also a speaker on the topic of long-term care strategies designed to help aging loved ones find the right pre-planning solution to pay for care and stay in their own homes without placing their personal assets at risk.

Skip Reynolds, J.D., MBA, Elder Law and Long Term Care Specialist. Skip gives informational seminars on legal issues associated with estate planning. His special emphasis is on protecting the
assets of aging loved ones and educating families about complicated laws and the best options.Caroline Werner, certified Long Term Care Specialist and senior relationship specialist and advisor.