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ESTATE PLANNING MADE EASY: WILLS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND LIVING WILLS

Get a tough job finished! In a single easy session, you'll complete a will, financial power of attorney and combined medical directive (including living will, medical power of attorney and organ donation), all with the help from Colorado licensed attorney Mike Anderson. Cost includes all materials, witnessing, notarizing, individual review and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Participants do not need to bring anything to class. Preregistration is required. Cost is per person.

Age: 18+

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THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE

While change is inevitable, people have been living through an unprecedented time of rapid and unsolicited change. Many are struggling with how to cope. In this 6-week course, learn more about the process of change, share ideas for managing change, and discover ways to develop resilience with healthy coping strategies. In this class, learn ideas that can help successfully navigate the challenges and changes of life. Kari Knutson (last year’s Living in Balance Keynote Speaker) will be facilitating these classes.

Age: 65+

KEYS TO PRESERVING YOUR LEGACY

Problems often arise when people don’t coordinate the passing on of their estate. If you have a well-drafted estate plan in place it will ensure that your estate passes to whom you want, when you want, and is carried out in the manner you’ve chosen. But you need to be aware of the many options that exist in estate planning, and you must choose your estate planning attorney wisely. Register for this class to find out how to do these two things, and much more.

Age: 60+

Thu Sep 8 BCC 2-3 pm FREE 386508-A

10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER'S

Are you or someone you know experiencing memory loss? Early detection of Alzheimer's can give you a chance to plan for the future. Join the Alzheimer's Association to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.

Age: 21+

Thu Nov 10 BCC 10-11 am FREE 386511-A

MEDICARE & MEDICAID: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Medicare and Medicaid are government-run health care programs meant to serve different populations. Medicare is an insurance program that serves people 65 and older, and those who have been on disability for over 2 years. Medicaid is an assistance program that can pay Medicare premiums and other costs for some people as well as nursing home and personal care services. Some people are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. This free class will help you make sense of the two.

Age: 60+

Wed Oct 12 BCC 2-3 pm FREE 386512-A

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS

A disaster or emergency could affect our community unexpectedly. Planning ahead will allow you to be prepared, respond safely, and help speed our recovery as a community. Join this class with the City and County of Broomfield Emergency Management staff to learn more!

Age: 60+

Tue Dec 13 BCC 2-3 pm FREE 386513-A

VETERAN'S BENEFITS

Join the City's Veterans Service Officer, Tim Hutchinson, for this class on benefits. Learn how to apply for them, and navigate the other services Veteran Affairs offers. Topics covered will include: service-connected and nonservice connected disability claims, survivors benefits, and burial benefits.

Age: 21+

Fri Dec 2 BCC 2-3 pm FREE 386518-A

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT 1:1

Do you need help signing up for Medicare Part A or B? Or do you need to switch to a Part C plan? If you register for this class, a counselor will help you navigate through Open Enrollment until a plan is found that benefits you. For more information or to register, please call 303.464.5543.

Age: 60+

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To help further Broomfield's sustainability efforts, Broomfield Program Guides are now part of the PrintReleaf Program!

PrintReleaf guarantees every sheet of paper used for Broomfield Program Guides will be reforested.

on Broomfield's behalf in PrintReleaf Certified Reforestation Projects across the globe for this issue!