Institute for Caregivers Classes – Spring/Summer 2025

Class Title: The Final Journey: Understaning Hospice and Palliative Care

When: Monday, May 12th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where:Liverpool Public Library – Carmen Room 310 Tulip Street Liverpool NY 13088
Presented by: Amy Shetler, RN, Clinical Educator from Hospice of CNY & the Finger Lakes
Description: Preparing for end of life or comfort care is difficult.  Having someone support you through that process and having a team to help you care for your loved one can truly help.  Hospice is designed to help during this time; the hospice team provides care that focuses on the quality of life for people who are living with an advanced, life-limiting illness and supports their caregivers also.

Participants will learn about:

• Hospice vs. Palliative Care: What is the difference?
• When should you consider hospice?
• Starting the conversation
• What does care consist of?  What is the hospice team?
• How is hospice paid?  Will I have out of pocket expenses?
• Respite care benefit: how do I utilize that?
• Bereavement care after you say goodbye

Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/E36RFwCYZ0

or Call Kimberly Connell at 315-435-2362 ext. 4693

Class Title: 2-Class Series: Key Legal & Financial Planning Concerns for Seniors and Caregivers

Part 1: Estate Planning and Asset Preservation: What You Need to Know

When: Wednesday, June 4th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Where: Brewerton Library Community Room 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton, NY 13029

Presented by: Timothy P. Crisfulli, Attorney

Description: This class will provide an easy-to-understand overview of estate planning and administration including identifying and preparing key documents such as wills, trusts, health care proxies, and powers of attorney.  Strategies for asset preservation after death, legacy planning and will considerations will be discussed.  Participants will be able to identify key issues associated with planning for lifetime asset protection, maintaining control over health care, financial decision-making, and probate.

Part 2: How to Pay for Long-Term Care: Understanding Your Options

When: Wednesday, June 11th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Where: Brewerton Library Community Room 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton, NY 13029

Presented by: Timothy P. Crisfulli, Attorney

Description: In this class attendees will gain a better understanding of how to preserve assets from the costs of long-term care.  Benefits provided by private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid will be compared.  Long-term care planning including Medicaid spend down requirements, trust overviews and Will considerations will be discussed.  Options for anyone facing long-term care costs will be reviewed and discussed for both those with plenty of time to begin advanced care financial planning to those who are already residing in a nursing home.

Register for one or both classes here: https://forms.office.com/r/mZ0neaVKcb

or Call Kimberly Connell at 315-435-2362 ext. 4693