Caring for Your Parents Without Losing Yourself

A practical guide to navigating aging parents, finances, legal decisions, caregiving, and end-of-life care. Caring for Your Parents Without Losing Yourself A practical conversation about aging parents, caregiving, and the decisions no one prepares you for. Caring for an aging parent can feel like taking on a second full-time job. Between medical appointments, financial decisions, legal paperwork, family responsibilities, and your own career, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. You don't have to navigate it all alone. Join us for a free, informative morning featuring a moderated panel of professionals who work with families navigating the challenges of aging and caregiving. Through real-world guidance, practical resources, and an opportunity to ask questions, you'll leave feeling more informed and better prepared for the decisions ahead. What We'll Talk About • Financial & Legal Planning: Understanding the costs of care, powers of attorney, wills, and important financial considerations. • Navigating the Paperwork: Medicaid applications, organizing important records, and managing a monthly budget. • Downsizing the Family Home: Preparing for a move, navigating the sale of a longtime family home, and managing the emotional side of letting go. • Hospice & End-of-Life Care: Understanding when hospice may be appropriate, what support is available, and how to recognize and prevent caregiver burnout. Meet Our Panelists Brooke Peters Financial Advisor | True North Financial Group Josh White Elder Law Attorney | Barnes & Thornburg Louise Jackson Business Consultant & Daily Money Manager | Good Grief Business Consulting Beth Goldsmith Realtor & Senior Real Estate Specialist | North Eastern Group Realty Amanda Bunn Owner & Administrator | Solace Hospice Moderator: Dhani Collins, MNS, MA, RN, GNP-Ret. Who Should Attend? This event is designed for adult children of aging parents, whether you're just beginning to think about future care or have been managing responsibilities for years. You may find this conversation especially helpful if you're: • Balancing work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. • Facing medical, legal, housing, or financial decisions for a parent. • Unsure what resources or support may be available. • Looking for practical next steps and helpful take-home materials. Event Details Saturday, January 9, 2027 8:00–10:00 AM Purdue Alumni Center 2101 Mastodon Dr Fort Wayne, IN Morning Schedule 8:00 AM — Light breakfast 8:20 AM — Panel discussion begins 9:30 AM — Live Q&A Panelists will remain available following the discussion for individual questions. Reserve Your Spot This event is FREE to attend! We encourage you to register in advance so we can plan accordingly for seating, breakfast, and materials. Whether you have one pressing question or simply want to prepare for the future, we hope you'll join us for a morning of meaningful conversation, helpful information, and community support. Presented in sponsorship by the Council on Senior Services.