Where to Age Discussion Group | Finding, Hiring, and Supervising Empathetic Caregivers with Rich Buino, Clinical Care Coordination at CJE SeniorLife

Rich Buino,  Senior Manager, Clinical Care Coordination at CJE SeniorLife joins today’s Where to Age group and will give us an overview of how to go about searching for, hiring and supervising a caregiver. Rich will respond to your stories, comments and questions, and we will conclude with a check-in with each other around the circle.

WHERE to Age?
You are invited to join an informal group gathering at JRC once a month to share and learn from each other about the WHERE of aging.

Regular gatherings: first Sunday of each month from 10am-12pm, in the JRC Small Sanctuary. Bring a munchie if you feel inspired, JRC will provide coffee and tea.

What?
A circle of folks listening to each other’s stories and sharing their own.
A place to share your thoughts, questions, personal experiences, ideas and concerns about the “WHERE” of aging.
A place to be heard and supported by others.
A place to benefit from the accumulated knowledge of everyone in the group.

Story and Discussion Possibilities
The WHERE of aging is complicated and involves many, many decisions. But just to get started, here are a few thoughts:
My priorities for life as I age (health care, safety, financial security, avoiding isolation, etc.). What is most important to me? Least important? What would be a “deal breaker”?
Is it possible for me/us to “age at home”? What are the barriers and how can I/we overcome them? Are there barriers that cannot be overcome?
If not at home, then where? How do I judge “retirement community” options? What should I look for, given my priorities?

Questions? Comments?
Contact Becky and Dick Block, crblock@rcn.com; 773-743-7295; or 773-680-6550.