Get ahead of the curve in planning for a successful aging journey with insights from Jackie Boland, Community Outreach Director and 29-year employee of AARP Hawaii. Learn about the upcoming Maui Aging in Place Workshops on August 24th, featuring sessions on estate planning, housing options, home modifications, and more. Jackie emphasizes the critical importance of early planning and connecting with local resources, ensuring that listeners can navigate the future with confidence and peace of mind.

Discover the pivotal role AARP plays in advocating for the well-being of older adults. With a projected 20% budget shortfall in Social Security by 2035, AARP's educational initiatives and lobbying efforts are crucial. Jackie sheds light on AARP’s unwavering commitment to supporting caregivers in Hawaii, highlighting partnerships with organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association, and sharing the invaluable resources available to those caring for dementia and Alzheimer's patients.

From fragmented care systems to the shortage of care workers on neighbor islands, we discuss solutions and support systems that can make a world of difference. Learn about caregiver communication strategies, leveraging technology, and the significance of caregiver support groups. This episode is packed with valuable information and resources to empower caregivers and their loved ones, making it a must-listen for anyone involved in caregiving. Join us as we connect, support, and uplift the caregiving community, and join us this Saturday at AARP’s Aging in Place workshops!

In this episode, you will hear:

• The importance of early planning for aging and connecting with local resources.
• Overview of the upcoming Maui Aging in Place Workshops on August 24th, covering estate planning, housing options, home modifications, and more.
• Insights into the future of Social Security, including the projected 20% budget shortfall by 2035 and AARP’s advocacy and education efforts.
• AARP’s partnerships with organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association to support caregivers of dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
• Strategies for caregiver communication, leveraging technology, and the importance of support groups.

Resources from this Episode:

Information

aarp.org/caregiving

jboland@aarp.org

Events

aarp.org/local

aarp.org

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