AMAC Foundation

Special Edition: New to Medicare – What You Need to Know!
2020-09-30 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Many folks aging into Medicare eligibility, as well as many already registered as Medicare beneficiaries, will benefit from this workshop on the program’s structure, rules, and regulations. Our experts will cover:

Medicare’s Components

Common Terms and Definitions

Thoughts on Managing Health Care Expenses

Your Medicare Options

Medigap Plans and How They Work

Here are the details:

This is a repeat session of an earlier webinar, arranged especially for The Villages Deaf Senior Citizens. Plans are to include a sign language interpreter participating as a panelist.

Please note that we are offering this seminar as a virtual (ZOOM) presentation. To register for this webinar, please contact the Foundation office (888-750-2622 or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org).

Deadline for registration is Monday, September 28

There is no cost for this seminar, but we request that you register in
advance.

Understanding Advance Directives - RESCHEDULED!
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:30
Most folks have a general understanding that advanced directives are legal documents through which they can specify what health-related actions should be taken on their behalf if illness or incapacity renders them unable to make decisions for themselves. While the general concept is known, there is widespread misunderstanding about their use in today’s patient/physician interactions. We welcome Chantal Rupert, RN and Patient Care Administrator for Vitas Healthcare in Lake/Sumter Counties and Christopher Shepherd, Volunteer Services Manager for Vitas at this workshop designed to review the meaning and types of Advance Directives and provide guidance and resources for their use.

Here are the details:

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020

Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Please note that we are offering this seminar as a virtual (ZOOM) presentation.

For the deaf or hearing impaired, we will be using closed captioning for this webinar.

To register for this webinar, please contact the Foundation office (888-750-2622) or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org).

There is no cost for this workshop.

Deadline for reservation is Monday, October 12, 2020

Next Up: Lady Lake Business Expo
2020-12-02 10:00 - 15:00
Our Foundation staff will be participating in the “Experience Lady Lake Expo” next week! It’s an open-air event scheduled for the Lady Lake Soccer Fields on Rolling Acres Road, featuring many of the local businesses and designed to give residents a feel for what’s available to them in the community.

Come on out and visit with us and learn more about the AMAC Foundation and the community support we provide. We expect a crowd, but the outside venue will offer ample opportunity for social distancing. We’ll look for you!

Women and Social Security (Webinar) - Part 2
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:00
Social Security is complex…no question about that! And for women, this complexity is heightened by several basic factors, including the simple statistic that women tend to have a longer life expectancy than men, often have had quite different working histories than men, and are more often single in their retirement years. Couple that with the fact that, for unmarried women, Social Security represents roughly half of their total income in retirement.

So, in addition to its complexity, Social Security represents for women an area where considerable attention must be placed on making the best decisions for both the short and long-term. Knowing the implications of when to file, for example, and the consequences of this decision on spousal benefits and survivor benefits, is something that is often overlooked in the decision-making process. Disability issues, whether it’s you or your spouse, are another area where careful planning is critical.

This workshop will provide an overview of the Social Security System and how it serves all Americans, and will provide details on the issues that require close attention on the part of women as beneficiaries. For this presentation, we will be using an online Webinar format, with the overall workshop delivered in four 1-hour sessions conducted one week apart. The scheduled dates are:

Part 1 – Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Part 2 – Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Part 3 – Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Part 4 – Wednesday, February 10, 2021

This is the second part of this four-part program. The recorded version of part one will be available shortly on our “Videos” page, in the “Social Security” category.

Contact the Foundation office for registration details: 1-888-750-2622, or email us at info@amacfoundation.org

New Year, New beginnings – Self-care Time
2021-02-17 10:00 - 11:30
We all faced many difficult challenges in 2020, and we all entered 2021 looking forward to a New Year and what it might bring. While we’re still early in the year, we’re providing a seminar that will provide tools to assist in your personal journey as 2021 unfolds. The material presented will focus on the theme of “taking better care of yourself so that you can take care of business.”

We’re pleased to once again welcome our friends at VITAS Health Care, who will share an exciting array of thoughts and ideas to help you improve your outlook for the months ahead! This program will be presented free of charge as an online webinar; to register. simply call the AMAC Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or email us at info@AmacFoundation.org and we’ll sign you up!

Heart Health
2021-02-24 10:00 - 11:30
In February we celebrate love….especially for the motor inside of you. February also is celebrated as American Heart Month, so as we wrap up the month, we’d like to leave you with some helpful information that can pave the way for better heart health going forward.

This fun and interactive seminar will give you a better understanding of how to care for your heart, and will cover common heart diseases and healthy routines that will help you keep your heart stronger for yourself and the ones you love!

The seminar will focus on a variety of heart-related topics, including discussions on congestive heart failure, dealing with hypertension, and managing cholesterol. The overall theme will explore several ways to keep your heart healthy both physically and emotionally.

We’re pleased to once again welcome our friends at VITAS Health Care, who will share their enormous knowledge and expertise in this critical area. Dr. Alejandro Victoria from AEGIS Medical Group, with over 30 years of experience as a family physician working with multiple patients with cardiovascular diseases, will also be with us presenting the clinical side of the seminar, complementing the VITAS Healthcare presentation.

This program will be presented free of charge as an online webinar; to register. simply call the AMAC Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or email us at info@AmacFoundation.org and we’ll sign you up!

Social Security Overview – 2021 Version
2021-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
The AMAC Foundation’s Social
Security Advisory Service is now in its sixth year of operation, and has handled
more than 15,000 calls for help in understanding Social Security. We’ve found
that many of the questions cluster around a handful of basic areas. With this
in mind, we thought it would be helpful to provide an update on these most
commonly queried subjects, and at the same time provide an update on some of
the changes applicable to 2021.

In keeping with our Foundation’s
mission of “Supporting and Educating America’s Seniors,” we are again
presenting an update in a public setting where seminar attendees can get the
facts straight from our staff of National Social Security
Advisors. Join us on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 for a lively
session as our Advisors refresh you on many of the basic Social
Security rules you need to understand. Our topics will include:

The basics (Eligibility, Full Retirement Age (FRA), etc,)

When/How to file

Taxation of Benefits

Disability Basics

Spousal Benefits

Surviving Spouse Benefits

…and much more!

COVID-19 restrictions will be in effect, with face coverings, limited attendance, and social distancing required.

The seminar will be held at the Lady Lake Library, 225 W. Guava Street, Room 207.

There is no fee for this seminar and light refreshments will be served. We do request the courtesy of an advance registration…simply contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email (info@AmacFoundation.org).

Special Note: This seminar will be streamed live via the Foundation’s website. To access the session, go to www.amacfoundation.org/video/live at the session’s designated start time.

Managing Allergies: Some Helpful Hints
2021-04-14 10:00 - 11:30
It’s a commonly-held belief that allergies are the curse of children and young adults, but that’s not necessarily truth. For example, Beth Corn, MD, an allergist in New York City. quoted on WebMD, suggests that “As the population is aging, we’re seeing that people can have late-onset allergies. Now, it could be that some people were not diagnosed; they might have really had allergies earlier on. It just might be that people are also a little bit more aware now of allergies.”

In fact, this time of the year brings with it quite a bit of respiratory discomfort for many of us. As we know, with Spring comes beautiful weather, beautiful flowers and, unfortunately, a heap of not-so-beautiful allergic reactions. So, with this in mind, we’ve arranged for a discussion that will help Seniors spring into Action and learn more about allergies, COPD, and lung health. In this seminar, you will discover some healthy ways to manage your allergies, overall respiratory system health, and diseases such as COPD.

Our speakers for this discussion will be Chris Shepherd and Gloria Puerto-Ebey from Vitas Healthcare, and we’ll be presenting this topic as a virtual (Zoom) webinar. In keeping with our practice for online events, we’ll record the session and make it available for on-demand viewing via the AMAC Foundation website. To register for the event, please contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org.

We’ll “see” you there!

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2021-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Lady Lake Library Room 207, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
Attention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions.
Here are the dates of all three sessions: Tuesdays – May 18, May 25, & June 1, 2021 — 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Note Location: Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL 32159 (Room 207)
Attendance is limited; you must register to attend.
If you passed away tomorrow, will your loved ones know what to do? Will they know where your financial information and tax records, insurance records, and investment documents are stored? Will they be able to locate your most current will, health care directives, and documented funeral wishes? Can they locate important household documents, like deeds, car titles, and pension statements?
The list goes on and on, but the important point is that having this type of pertinent information organized and available in a structured place is something you can do in advance for those you leave behind. It’s a big task and it’s not an easy one…we know that. But with a structured approach you can create a living document that will prove invaluable to your loved ones.
This seminar has been structured to guide you through the process of creating your “Survivor Notebook,” the repository that will help your loved ones cope after your passing. Conducted in three separate two-hour sessions, we’ll walk you through identifying what needs to be considered, assembling the material as we go in an accessible format, and we’ll be developing an approach to maintaining the material so that it’s always current. You’ll leave with a physical roadmap that will be of immeasurable value to your family.
There is no cost for this workshop series, but attendance is limited so you must register to attend. Light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided.
Also, please be advised that COVID-19 restrictions are expected to remain in place for this event, COVID-19 restrictions will be in effect, with face coverings and social distancing required.
A Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering
For certain seminars (including the “Sudden death – Are You Prepared?” series), there is a considerable amount of interaction between the speakers and the participants, so we prefer to limit the number of participants to 30. Also, participants are provided resources in the form of a formal notebook and various reference materials, all of which must be assembled in advance. Hence, we need to carefully track the number of expected (and registered) attendees. While we can occasionally accommodate walk-ins, that’s not always the case, and unregistered folks tend to be disappointed at having wasted time and effort. Finally, since we also provided snacks for attendees, it’s important that we know the audience size we need to plan for when we purchase our supplies the day before.

To register:
Contact the AMAC Foundation, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
2021-06-03 10:00 - 11:30
The AMAC Foundation is pleased to join with the Alzheimer’s Association in its mission of leading the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Toward this end, we are partnering with them in the delivery of a three-part series designed to focus on aging and dementia, covering specific topics like understanding the disease, improving communications with those living with the disease, and dealing with behaviors related to dementia.

These programs will be presented free of charge as online webinars

The first program in this series will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021 beginning at 10:00 am. Check out the flyer for this program here…and go to https://tinyurl.com/1AMACUAD to register.

The remaining two sessions in this series are scheduled as follows:

Thursday, June 10, 2021 – 10:00 am Topic: Dementia and Effective Communications (flyer). To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/2AMACECOMMS

Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 10:00 am Topic: Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior (flyer). To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/3AMACBehaviors

The sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand access.

If you need any additional information, contact the AMAC Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or email us at info@AmacFoundation.org and we’ll get you signed up!

First Session:

Dementia and Effective Communications
2021-06-10 10:00 - 11:30
This second session in our Alzheimer’s Association/AMAC Foundation aging and dementia series examines how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s. We’ll focus on interpretation of verbal and behavioral signs and identify strategies for connection at each step of the disease, along with ways for caregivers to interact more effectively with patients.

These programs will be presented free of charge as online webinars: To register, simply go to https://tinyurl.com/2AMACECOMMS, or call 800-272-3900. The sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand access.

Check out the flyer for this program here…and if you need any additional information, contact the AMAC Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or email us at info@AmacFoundation.org and we’ll get you signed up!

Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
2021-06-17 10:00 - 11:30
This third session in our Alzheimer’s Association/AMAC Foundation aging and dementia series takes a look at how dementia sufferers use behavior to communicate their needs and feelings. Being able to understand and interpret these behaviors can be challenging for caregivers, especially since language capabilities are often a consquence of the disease.

These programs will be presented free of charge as online webinars: To register, simply go to https://tinyurl.com/3AMACBehaviors, or call 800-272-3900. The sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand access.

Check out the flyer for this program here…and if you need any additional information, contact the AMAC Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or email us at info@AmacFoundation.org and we’ll get you signed up!

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2021-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Pinellas Library, The Villages, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL, 34785, United States
NOTICE – This session is now fully subscribed. Watch for details for the next scheduled “Sudden Death” workshop.

Attention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions.

Here are the dates of all three sessions: Mondays – July 12, July 19, & July 26, 2021 — 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Note Location: Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785

Attendance is limited; you must register to attend.

If you passed away tomorrow, will your loved ones know what to do? Will they know where your financial information and tax records, insurance records, and investment documents are stored? Will they be able to locate your most current will, health care directives, and documented funeral wishes? Can they locate important household documents, like deeds, car titles, and pension statements?

The list goes on and on, but the important point is that having this type of pertinent information organized and available in a structured place is something you can do in advance for those you leave behind. It’s a big task and it’s not an easy one…we know that. But with a structured approach you can create a living document that will prove invaluable to your loved ones.

This seminar has been structured to guide you through the process of creating your “Survivor Notebook,” the repository that will help your loved ones cope after your passing. Conducted in three separate two-hour sessions, we’ll walk you through identifying what needs to be considered, assembling the material as we go in an accessible format, and we’ll be developing an approach to maintaining the material so that it’s always current. You’ll leave with a physical roadmap that will be of immeasurable value to your family.

There is no cost for this workshop series, but attendance is limited so you must register to attend. Light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided.

Also, please be advised that COVID-19 restrictions are expected to remain in place for this event, with face coverings and social distancing required.

A Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering

For certain seminars (including the “Sudden death – Are You Prepared?” series), there is a considerable amount of interaction between the speakers and the participants, so we prefer to limit the number of participants to 30. Also, participants are provided resources in the form of a formal notebook and various reference materials, all of which must be assembled in advance. Hence, we need to carefully track the number of expected (and registered) attendees. While we can occasionally accommodate walk-ins, that’s not always the case, and unregistered folks tend to be disappointed at having wasted time and effort. Finally, since we also provided snacks for attendees, it’s important that we know the audience size we need to plan for when we purchase our supplies the day before.

To register: Contact the AMAC Foundation, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org

Parkinson’s Disease – Overview and Q&A session
2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:30
Understanding the basics of Parkinson’s Disease, focusing on physical and behavioral changes, medications, and caregiver support. This seminar will be presented by Dr. Ramon L Rodriguez Board Certified Neurologist, Movement Disorders Specialist from Neurology One. His expertise as a physician and his extensive experience in research awarded him multiple accolades, including one of the Top Doctors in Orlando, 40 under 40 and he was awarded the status of Fellow, American Academy of Neurology, acknowledging his exemplary work and achievements in the neurosciences, and the clinical practice of neurology.

Note: This session will be offered as a webinar in partnership with VITAS Healthcare, and will be recorded and subsequently available for on-demand viewing via the Foundation website’s “Videos” page.

To register for the event, please contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org.

We’ll “see” you there!

Combating the Growing Problem of Elder Fraud
2021-08-18 10:00 - 12:00
NOTICE: Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 infections, and based partly on scheduled speaker feedback, we will be hosting this seminar as a virtual presentation, using a Zoom platform. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees the day before the scheduled start time.

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) carefully tracks reported financial crimes targeting seniors, using this information to educate the public on the vulnerabilities older Americans face in their daily lives. IC3’s recent 2020 Elder Fraud Report, for example, provides an extensive analysis of the types of fraud and scam situations seniors face, including definitions of tactics used by swindlers and the defenses seniors can use to protect themselves. All-in-all, a very informative and important document!

The IC3 Elder Fraud Report also points out a frightening trend…crime complaints reported by victims over age 60 are rising at an alarming rate. For example, the number of complaints reported by this demographic has roughly doubled since 2015. More alarmingly, the financial consequences of these fraud situations have more than tripled in the same period, now representing a loss to seniors of nearly $1 billion annually! But what’s really distressing is that of all the fraud crimes reported by the public, more than 20% target Americans over age 60.

In keeping with our mission of supporting and educating America’s seniors, our Foundation keeps a watchful eye on the Elder Fraud situation with seminars and blog posts designed to promote public awareness of this very real and growing problem. On Wednesday, August 18 we will present a two-hour seminar focused on the Elder Fraud topic, with speakers from law enforcement, the financial community, and state government on hand to discuss ways to prevent falling victim to fraud, how to secure yourself financially from fraudulent activity, and what to do if you are a victim of fraud.

The seminar will be held at the Lady Lake Library, 225 West Guava Street in Lady Lake, beginning at 10:00 am. The presentations will be live-streamed via the AMAC network for remote access and recorded for later on-demand viewing. Light refreshments will be served.

You won’t want to miss this one! To reserve your seat at this event, contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or email us at info@AmacFoundation.org.

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2021-09-13 10:00 - 12:00
Attention: This event consists of three two-hour sessions.

Here are the dates for all three sessions: Mondays – September 13, September 20, and September 27, 2021 — 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Note Location: Lady Lake Library, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL 32159 (Room 207)

Attendance is limited; you must register to attend.

Progam Description:

If you passed away tomorrow, will your loved ones know what to do? Will they know where your financial information and tax records, insurance records, and investment documents are stored? Will they be able to locate your most current will, health care directives, and documented funeral wishes? Can they locate important household documents, like deeds, car titles, and pension statements?

The list goes on and on, but the important point is that having this type of pertinent information organized and available in a structured place is something you can do in advance for those you leave behind. It’s a big task and it’s not an easy one…we know that. But with a structured approach you can create a living document that will prove invaluable to your loved ones.

This seminar has been structured to guide you through the process of creating your “Survivor Notebook,” the repository that will help your loved ones cope after your passing. Conducted in three separate two-hour sessions, we’ll walk you through identifying what needs to be considered, assembling the material as we go in an accessible format, and we’ll be developing an approach to maintaining the material so that it’s always current. You’ll leave with a physical roadmap that will be of immeasurable value to your family.

There is no cost for this workshop series, but attendance is limited so you must register to attend. Light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided.

Also, please be advised that COVID-19 restrictions may be in effect for this seminar series. Stay tuned to this webpage for alerts.

A Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering

For certain seminars (including the “Sudden death – Are You Prepared?” series), there is a considerable amount of interaction between the speakers and the participants, so we prefer to limit the number of participants to 30. Also, participants are provided resources in the form of a formal notebook and various reference materials, all of which must be assembled in advance. Hence, we need to carefully track the number of expected (and registered) attendees. While we can occasionally accommodate walk-ins, that’s not always the case, and unregistered folks then tend to be disappointed at having wasted time and effort. Finally, since we also provide snacks for attendees, it’s important that we know the audience size we need to plan for when we purchase our supplies the day before.

Also, if after registering you find that you are unable to atted, please let us know so we can offer that space to someone on our waiting list.

To register: Contact the AMAC Foundation, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org

Aging is Cool: Today's Active Older Adult (WEBINAR)
2021-09-15 10:00 - 11:30
The concept and reality of “aging” have changed over the years, and by focusing on some key elements, you can improve your chance to remain healthy and happy throughout your lifespan. In this session, you will learn about the myths of aging and key components of aging well, including physical health, cognitive health, meaning, socialization, and attitude. Our speaker, senior bulletin board “A Mighty Good Time” co-founder Amy Temperley, will also focus on tenets of active aging, like fitness, brain health, gratitude, and humor.

Note: This session will be offered as a webinar in partnership with “A Mighty Good Time,” and will be recorded and subsequently available for on-demand viewing via the Foundation website’s “Videos” page.

To register for the event, please contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org.

We’ll “see” you there!

Understanding Advance Directives (WEBINAR)
2021-09-22 10:00 - 11:30
Most folks have a general understanding that advanced directives are legal documents through which they can specify what health-related actions should be taken on their behalf if illness or incapacity renders them unable to make decisions for themselves. While the general concept is known, there is widespread misunderstanding about their use in today’s patient/physician interactions. We welcome Brittany Burgher of Vitas Healthcare who will share her insight into the meaning and types of Advance Directives and provide guidance and resources for their use. Brittany serves as Regional Director of Admissions for Vitas Healthcare, where she specializes in the development of admission nurses to help better determine hospice eligibility in terminally ill patients. She is a Registered Nurse/Paramedic, with a Clinical background in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and Hospice & Palliative care.

Note: This session will be offered as a webinar in partnership with VITAS Healthcare, and will be recorded and subsequently available for on-demand viewing via the Foundation website’s “Videos” page.

To register for the event, please contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org.

We’ll “see” you there!

New to Medicare - 2021 Edition (Webinar)
2021-09-28 10:00 - 11:30
Get a complete understanding of Medicare and its components

Many folks aging into Medicare eligibility, as well as many already registered as Medicare beneficiaries, will benefit from this workshop on the program’s structure, rules, and regulations. Our experts will cover:

Medicare’s Components

Common Terms and Definitions

Thoughts on Managing Health Care Expenses

Your Medicare Options

Medigap Plans and How They Work

Here are the details:

Please note that we are offering this seminar as a virtual (ZOOM) presentation. Closed captioning will be used with the presentation for the convenience of the hearing-impaired.

To register for this webinar, please contact the Foundation office (888-750-2622) or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org). The link to access the webinar will be sent the day before the event.

Deadline for registration is Monday, September 27

Veterans Benefits
2021-10-27 10:00 - 11:30
AMAC and its affiliate companies are staunch advocates on behalf of America’s Veterans, believing strongly that veterans issues should remain a highly visible priority for any administration and any community. As opportunities present themselves, AMAC’s Washington resources champion these causes in order to underscore their importance. Locally, the AMAC Foundation has sponsored educational sessions covering benefits available to our Veterans, providing guidance on how to access these benefits. In addition, AMAC, Inc. and its non-profit affiliates AMAC Action and AMAC Foundation, have joined forces on a major initiative–AMAC’s Veterans 2021 Project— in support of the Veterans Community.

Back by popular demand, we are once again embracing this subject of Veterans Benefits, working in partnership with VITAS Healthcare to present an informative seminar covering the myriad benefits available to the Veteran Community. On Wednesday, October 27, we’ll conduct a highly informative overview session on this subject, featuring VITAS Veteran Liaison Benedetto Mongiovi, who will address key subject areas, including eligibility eligibility criteria; VA medical priority groups; disability compensation, pension, and survivor compensation; VA burial benefits; contacting VA medical facilities; and much more.

Here are the details for this session:

Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Place: Lady Lake Library, 225 West Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL 32159

There is no cost for this workshop, and light refreshments will be served.

To register: Contact the AMAC Foundation, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org.

Deadline for reservation is Friday, October 22, 2021.

Special Note: This seminar will be streamed live via the Foundation’s website. To access the session, go to www.AmacFoundation.org/live at the session’s designated start time.

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2021-11-08 14:00 - 16:00
NOTICE: As of today, this session is fully subscribed, and no further registrations are being taken at this point. Our next session is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Attention: This event consists of three two-hour sessions.

Here are the dates for all three sessions: Mondays – November 8, November 15, and November 22, 2021 — 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Note Location: Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785

Attendance is limited; you must register to attend.

Progam Description:

If you passed away tomorrow, will your loved ones know what to do? Will they know where your financial information and tax records, insurance records, and investment documents are stored? Will they be able to locate your most current will, health care directives, and documented funeral wishes? Can they locate important household documents, like deeds, car titles, and pension statements?

The list goes on and on, but the important point is that having this type of pertinent information organized and available in a structured place is something you can do in advance for those you leave behind. It’s a big task and it’s not an easy one…we know that. But with a structured approach, you can create a living document that will prove invaluable to your loved ones.

This seminar has been structured to guide you through the process of creating your “Survivor Notebook,” the repository that will help your loved ones cope after your passing. Conducted in three separate two-hour sessions, we’ll walk you through identifying what needs to be considered, assembling the material as we go in an accessible format, and we’ll be developing an approach to maintaining the material so that it’s always current. You’ll leave with a physical roadmap that will be of immeasurable value to your family.

There is no cost for this workshop series, but attendance is limited so you must register to attend. Light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided.

Also, please be advised that COVID-19 restrictions may be in effect for this seminar series. Stay tuned to this webpage for alerts.

A Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering

For certain seminars (including the “Sudden death – Are You Prepared?” series), there is a considerable amount of interaction between the speakers and the participants, so we prefer to limit the number of participants to 30. Also, participants are provided resources in the form of a formal notebook and various reference materials, all of which must be assembled in advance. Hence, we need to carefully track the number of expected (and registered) attendees. While we can occasionally accommodate walk-ins, that’s not always the case, and unregistered folks then tend to be disappointed at having wasted time and effort. Finally, since we also provide snacks for attendees, it’s important that we know the audience size we need to plan for when we purchase our supplies the day before.

Also, if after registering you find that you are unable to attend, please let us know so we can offer that space to someone on our waiting list.

To register: Contact the AMAC Foundation, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org

Coping With Loss During the Holidays (WEBINAR)
2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:30
Here’s a startling quote from a Florida-based home care service: “According to Mental Health America, more than two million of the 34 million Americans age 65 and older suffer from some form of depression – and during the holidays this number climbs.” Unfortunately, there are many similar reports of melancholy settling in as the holiday season arrives, and it kind of makes you wonder why, since this season is generally welcomed by so many as a time of celebration, family get-togethers, relaxation, and peaceful personal reflection. For many, though, and especially for the senior segment of our population, dealing with the loss of loved ones and the memories of time gone by can color an otherwise festive time with a bit of sadness.

So, with the holiday season rapidly approaching, AMAC foundation in collaboration with VITAS Healthcare explores this matter with an insightful webinar titled “Coping with loss during the Holidays” webinar. We understand the holidays can be a hard time of year with the memories of our loved ones, and with this webinar we’ll provide valuable information on the dynamics, reactions, and strategies of loss and grief and understanding how these dynamics are made especially difficult and depressing during the holidays. Our featured speaker will be Jessica McClure, LCSW Bereavement Manager for VITAS Healthcare Lake and Sumter Counties.

VITAS Healthcare, with more than 40 years of experience in hospice care, is the nation’s largest single-source provider of end-of-life care. Their nearly 12,000 professionals provide care to over 19,000 patients daily throughout 14 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Note: This session will be offered as a webinar. It will be recorded and subsequently available for on-demand viewing via the Foundation website’s “Videos” page.

To register for the event, please contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email at info@AmacFoundation.org.

We’ll “see” you there!

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2022-01-12 10:00 - 12:30
NOTICE: THIS SERIES IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED…NO ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. OUR NEXT SERIES BEGINS APRIL 21, 2022.

Attention: This event consists of three two-hour sessions.

Here are the dates for all three sessions: Wednesdays – January 12, January 19, and January 26 — 10:00 am to Noon

Note Location: Lady Lake Library, 225 West Guava Street, Lady Lake

Attendance is limited; you must register to attend.

Progam Description:

If you passed away tomorrow, will your loved ones know what to do? Will they know where your financial information and tax records, insurance records, and investment documents are stored? Will they be able to locate your most current will, health care directives, and documented funeral wishes? Can they locate important household documents, like deeds, car titles, and pension statements?

The list goes on and on, but the important point is that having this type of pertinent information organized and available in a structured place is something you can do in advance for those you leave behind. It’s a big task and it’s not an easy one…we know that. But with a structured approach, you can create a living document that will prove invaluable to your loved ones.

This seminar has been structured to guide you through the process of creating your “Survivor Notebook,” the repository that will help your loved ones cope after your passing. Conducted in three separate two-hour sessions, we’ll walk you through identifying what needs to be considered, assembling the material as we go in an accessible format, and we’ll be developing an approach to maintaining the material so that it’s always current. You’ll leave with a physical roadmap that will be of immeasurable value to your family.

There is no cost for this workshop series, but attendance is limited so you must register to attend. Light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided.

Also, please be advised that COVID-19 restrictions may be in effect for this seminar series. Stay tuned to this webpage for alerts.

A Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering

For certain seminars (including the “Sudden death – Are You Prepared?” series), there is a considerable amount of interaction between the speakers and the participants, so we prefer to limit the number of participants to 30. Also, participants are provided resources in the form of a formal notebook and various reference materials, all of which must be assembled in advance. Hence, we need to carefully track the number of expected (and registered) attendees. While we can occasionally accommodate walk-ins, that’s not always the case, and unregistered folks then tend to be disappointed at having wasted time and effort. Finally, since we also provide snacks for attendees, it’s important that we know the audience size we need to plan for when we purchase our supplies the day before.

Also, if after registering you find that you are unable to attend, please let us know so we can offer that space to someone on our waiting list.

To register: Contact the AMAC Foundation, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org

A Real-Life Perspective on PTSD and Its Relationship to Veteran Suicide
2022-01-14 14:00 - 16:00
NOTE: This event is presented by One More Day Inc., a Veteran-Operated nonprofit VSO/MSO dedicated to ending the loss of our nation’s cherished Veterans at the hands of suicide. The AMAC Foundation is partnering with One More Day as part of the AMAC Veterans 2100 Project. To register for this webinar, contact the One More Day organization at 208-992-6178.

About the Webinar:

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.

Experiencing PTSD is not a rare situation, and it’s not restricted to the Veteran community. PTSD is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. It’s normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. If symptoms last more than a few months, it may be PTSD. The good news is that there are effective treatments.

From the Veteran’s perspective, official statistics report that 12% of Gulf War (Desert Storm) Veterans experience PTSD each year. For Vietnam Veterans, that rate is even higher (about 15%), with an estimated 11% to 20% of Veterans from operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom similarly affected. These are high numbers, and they give evidence to the need for focused attention on understanding and managing the problems associated with this often-debilitating condition.

One More Day, Inc. is a registered non-profit VSO/MSO dedicated to eliminating suicide within the military, veteran, and law enforcement communities, and one of their urgent priorities is the delivery of critical information on topics integral to this mission. Toward that goal, One More Day, Inc. is beyond honored to host a two-time American Hero. Delta Force Command Sergeant Major Tom Satterly will be our featured speaker on our PTSD webinar on 1/14/22 @ 1400 MST. Tom is one of the most decorated special operations warriors of all time and was involved in thousands of classified missions to protect the United States and his brothers/sisters. Tom did not know it at the time, but his worst foe was yet to come. After leaving the military, Tom, like many of our warriors, was haunted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Listen to Tom and his wife Jen as they explain to us how he came back. Tom is now back in the saddle and helping other special operations warriors overcome that same foe.

In addition to sharing the Satterlys’ story, our webinar will discuss the neuro-psychology of why we suffer from PTSD, some current awesome treatments, and even what is on the horizon. Dr. Paul E. Holtzheimer, MD, Deputy Director for Research at the VA’s National Center for PTSD, will be our featured expert, along with several speakers on-hand to answer a variety of questions regarding PTSD. We also will have a number of experts on-hand to answer a multitude of questions regarding PTSD.If you are suffering from PTSD, or know someone dealing with PTSD, and want to learn about the ways we are working with experts to ensure that suicide is not the answer, please join us.January 14th @1400 EST

If you are suffering from PTSD and want to learn about the ways we are working with experts to ensure you do not end up planning suicide, please join us.

The Heart of the Veteran
2022-01-25 10:00 - 11:30
AMAC and its affiliate companies are staunch advocates on behalf of America’s Veterans, believing strongly that veterans issues should remain a highly visible priority for any administration and any community. As opportunities present themselves, AMAC’s resources champion these causes in order to underscore their importance. Locally, the AMAC Foundation has sponsored educational sessions covering benefits available to our Veterans, providing guidance on how to access these benefits.

As part of AMAC’s commitment to the Veteran community, the company and its non-profit affiliates AMAC Action and AMAC Foundation have joined forces on a major initiative–AMAC’s Veterans 2021 Project–designed to synchronize a number of our efforts in support of our American heroes. As part of this project, we’re proud to join forces with VITAS Healthcare to bring you a riveting discussion focused on understanding the impact of military culture and experiences, the issues encountered by caregivers serving combat veterans, and the myriad related services available for veterans and their families. The seminar’s goal is to honor the veterans’ preferences for end-of-life care and to provide them with the respect, recognition, comfort, and compassion they deserve through dignified treatment and quality care.

On Tuesday, January 25, we’ll conduct this highly informative session featuring VITAS Veteran Liaison Benedetto “Ban” Mongiovi, III. Ben is an Iraq war vet with deployment experience in Kuwait and Turkey, and a proud father of a battle-tested 82nd Airborne paratrooper and father-in-law to a Fort Carson, Colorado-based Soldier.

This seminar is being presented in a virtual format (Zoom), and will be recorded for on-demand availability via the Foundation’s website. For further information, please contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email at info@amacfoundation.org.

Social Security Overview – 2022 Version
2022-03-03 10:00 - 12:00
The AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service is now in its seventh year of operation, and has handled more than 20,000 calls for help in understanding Social Security. We’ve found that many of the questions cluster around a handful of basic areas. With this in mind, we thought it would be helpful to provide an update on these most commonly queried subjects, and at the same time provide an update on some of the changes applicable to 2022.

In keeping with our Foundation’s mission of “Supporting and Educating America’s Seniors,” we are again presenting an update in a public setting where seminar attendees can get the facts straight from our staff of National Social Security Advisors. Join us on Thursday, March 3, 2022 for a lively session as our Advisors refresh you on many of the basic Social Security rules you need to understand. Our topics will include:

The basics (Eligibility, Full Retirement Age (FRA), etc,)

When/How to file

Taxation of Benefits

Disability Basics

Spousal Benefits

Surviving Spouse Benefits

…and much more!

The seminar will be held at the Lady Lake Library, 225 W. Guava Street, Room 207.

There is no fee for this seminar and light refreshments will be served. We do request the courtesy of an advance registration…simply contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email (info@AmacFoundation.org).

Special Note: This seminar will be streamed live via the Foundation’s website. To access the session, go to www.amacfoundation.org/video/live at the session’s designated start time.

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2022-04-21 10:00 - 12:00
NOTICE: THIS SERIES IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED…NO ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. OUR NEXT SERIES WILL BE HELD IN JULY..CALL THE OFFICE FOR DATES!

Attention: This event consists of three two-hour sessions.

Here are the dates for all three sessions: Thursdays – April 21, April 28, and May 5 — 10:00 am to Noon (EASTERN TIME)

Note Location: Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785

Attendance is limited; you must register to attend.

Program Description:

If you passed away tomorrow, will your loved ones know what to do? Will they know where your financial information and tax records, insurance records, and investment documents are stored? Will they be able to locate your most current will, health care directives, and documented funeral wishes? Can they locate important household documents, like deeds, car titles, and pension statements?

The list goes on and on, but the important point is that having this type of pertinent information organized and available in a structured place is something you can do in advance for those you leave behind. It’s a big task and it’s not an easy one…we know that. But with a structured approach, you can create a living document that will prove invaluable to your loved ones.

This seminar has been structured to guide you through the process of creating your “Survivor Notebook,” the repository that will help your loved ones cope after your passing. Conducted in three separate two-hour sessions, we’ll walk you through identifying what needs to be considered, assembling the material as we go in an accessible format, and we’ll be developing an approach to maintaining the material so that it’s always current. You’ll leave with a physical roadmap that will be of immeasurable value to your family.

There is no cost for this workshop series, but attendance is limited so you must register to attend. Light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided.

A Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering

For certain seminars (including the “Sudden death – Are You Prepared?” series), there is a considerable amount of interaction between the speakers and the participants, so we prefer to limit the number of participants to 24. Also, participants are provided resources in the form of a formal notebook and various reference materials, all of which must be assembled in advance. Hence, we need to carefully track the number of expected (and registered) attendees. While we can occasionally accommodate walk-ins, that’s not always the case, and unregistered folks then tend to be disappointed at having wasted time and effort. Finally, since we also provide snacks for attendees, it’s important that we know the audience size we need to plan for when we purchase our supplies the day before.

Also, if after registering you find that you are unable to attend, please let us know so we can offer that space to someone on our waiting list.

To register: Contact the AMAC Foundation, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org

Understanding Florida Homestead Law
2022-04-27 10:00 - 11:30
Do you think that Florida Homestead law only pertains to your property taxes? Do you want to learn more about Florida Homestead beyond statutory provision? If so, then join Attorney Patrick Smith for his free seminar on estate planning and Florida Homestead law presented by AMAC Foundation. Attorney Smith will be presenting on the statutory and constitutional aspects of Florida homestead law, and will be available to answer any and all questions that you may have regarding estate planning or Florida Homestead law.

The seminar will be held at the Lady Lake Library, 225 W. Guava Street, Room 207, Lady Lake, FL 32159

There is no fee for this seminar and light refreshments will be served. We do request the courtesy of an advance registration…simply contact the Foundation office at 888-750-2622 or via email (info@AmacFoundation.org).

This event is being live-streamed for remote access, and will be recorded for on-demand viewing. Call the Foundation office for access details (888-750-2622).

Exploring Suicide in the U.S. Army
2022-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
NOTE: This event is presented by One More Day Inc., a Veteran-Operated nonprofit VSO/MSO dedicated to ending the loss of our nation’s cherished Veterans at the hands of suicide. The AMAC Foundation is partnering with One More Day as part of the AMAC Veterans 2021 Project. To register for this webinar, contact the One More Day organization at 208-992-6178.

One More Day is both humbled and honored to announce that General Mike Garrett, Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command, will be joining One More Day for a live, one-on-one candid chat regarding suicide in the US Army and what the Army is going to prevent further loss of life.Mark your calendars for May 16 at 1400 (2:00 PM) EST for this live event.

One More Day Straight Talk Live General Mike Minihan
2022-06-30 15:30 - 17:00
NOTE: Scheduled time is Eastern

Event by One More Day- Military Suicide Prevention. Please join us for a one-on-one live episode of Straight Talk with General Mike Minihan, Commander, Air Mobility Command. Learn what the Air Force and incredible leaders like General Minihan are doing to protect the Airmen that protect the United States and beyond.

NOTE: This event is presented by One More Day Inc., a Veteran-Operated nonprofit VSO/MSO dedicated to ending the loss of our nation’s cherished Veterans at the hands of suicide. The AMAC Foundation is partnering with One More Day as part of the AMAC Veterans 2021 Project. If you have any questions, please contact One More Day Suicide Prevention at 208-600-4571 or visit their website at http://www.suicide-prevention.org or Facebook.com/onemoreday.

To register for this webinar, use this Zoom invite link. When prompted for a passcode, enter 484624.
