AMAC Foundation

Smart, Assured Living for Seniors
2019-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Lady Lake Library Room 207, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
It’s a new concept, but one that’s rapidly gaining momentum. We’re talking about what many consider to be a natural evolution of what has become known as the “smart home” or the “connected home.” The technology that has worked its way into our daily lives–ideas like video doorbells, smart appliances, electronic virtual assistants, and the like–had as its main thrust the modernization of our living space for convenience and the broad spectrum of gadget control, and it’s now poised to explode into the realm of aging assistance and health services. Emerging from this convergence is a new concept many are calling “assured living,” a concept that one of its main proponents–Richfield, Minnesota’s Best Buy Co. Inc–describes as the use of technology “to help adult children remotely check in on the health and safety of their aging parents.”
So, what does all this mean? Assured living is a natural extension of the smart home concept, aimed at helping seniors accomplish what an estimated 90% of them prefer to do: live out their later years in their own home. The concept extends communication technologies to help seniors live independently in their familiar surroundings, facilitating electronic connections with their remote family members. Likewise, the concept can enable health care providers to be included in this support network, with the end result being a cohesive, easy-to-navigate electronic environment that reinforces quality of life.
Our upcoming seminar will focus on how smart home devices and their supporting technologies interact cooperatively to support an aging population. Whether it’s environmental control, specific device control, or external communication aids, the objective is to provide an atmosphere of convenience, safety, and security for a segment of the population projected to encompass 70 million Americans by the year 2030. Here are the details that will be covered:

Whole Home Wi-Fi Systems

Smart Devices

voice assistants

smart locks

smart lights

smart outlets and smart switches

smart thermostats

robot vacuums

Assistive Technology

GPS-based communications assistance

Remote medical and health monitoring devices

Automated medical reminders

Tablet-based communications assistants

Hearing and conversation aids

Assured Living

Remote monitoring of the loved one’s home

Communicating with loved ones remotely

Join us for a lively review of this rapidly growing concept. As always, there is no charge for this seminar, and light refreshments will be provided.
The courtesy of an advance registration is requested on or before Monday, November 4…just call us at the Foundation office (888-750-2622) or email us at info@AmacFoundation.org. Thank you!

Social Security 2020—Are You Ready?
2019-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Lady Lake Library Room 207, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
The AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service is wrapping up its fourth year of operation, having handled more than 8,000 inquiries in that period. In managing this service, we’ve found that many of the questions cluster around a handful of basic areas. With this in mind, we thought it might 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 for the coming year that have a broad impact on Social Security beneficiaries.

In keeping with our Foundation’s mission of “supporting and educating America’s seniors,” we are again presenting this update in a public setting where seminar attendees can get the facts straight from our staff of National Social Security Advisors. Join us on Tuesday, December 10 for a lively session as our Advisors interpret the 2020 changes for you! We’ll also refresh you on many of the basic Social Security rules you need to understand. Our topics will include:

The basics

Eligibility requirements

Full Retirement Age (FRA)

When to file

Early filing

Full Retirement Age

Delayed Retirement Credits (DRCs)

Break-even Analyses

Taxation of Benefits

Disability Basics

Eligibility

Working while on Disability

Transition at FRA

Spousal Benefits

Married couples

Divorced spouses

Surviving Spouse Benefits

Surviving Spouses

Surviving Ex-spouses

2020 COLA (Cost-of-living-Adjustment)

How it was calculated

COLA history

COLA in the future

Maximum Taxable Earnings in 2020

How the limit is determined

Taxable limits in the future

The Earnings Test (working while drawing retirement benefits)

2020 limits

Limit under full retirement age

Limit for the year full retirement age is reached

2020 Estimated average monthly Social Security benefits

All retired workers

Aged Couple, Both Receiving Benefits

Widowed Mother and Two Children

Aged Widow(er) Alone

Disabled Worker, Spouse and One or More Children

Windfall Elimination Provision/Government Pension Offset

Who is affected

Impact on benefits

This event will be streamed live via the AMAC Foundation’s website. Simply go to www.AmacFoundation.org/Live at the posted start date and time and you’ll be connected. A recorded version of the program will also be posted after the event at www.AmacFoundation.org/Videos for on-demand viewing.

There is no fee for this seminar and, for those in attendance, 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).

Crime Prevention for Seniors
2020-01-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Lady Lake Library Room 207, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
Lake County Deputy Sheriff Walter Wolf will cover the key safety and security programs available to seniors in their homes, as well as things you can do to protect yourself from the scammers.
The presentation will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor.
There is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn!

TOMORROW: Expo to Showcase “Aging at Home”
2020-01-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Lady Lake Public Library, 225 W. Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
On January 29, 2020, we’ll be hosting an exposition covering a variety of topics, products, and services available to support seniors desiring to live out their lives in the familiar surroundings of their homes. In fact, this desire has been growing, and is reported to be the preference of more than 90% of today’s seniors.

Join us as we present speakers and exhibitors covering what folks need to know, what steps they need to take to achieve this goal, and what services are available to them as they pursue the peace of mind of aging at home.

In fact, this specially focused expo will be complimentary to the Lady Lake Library’s annual Wellness Fair, making the day an opportunity to do “one-stop shopping” for information critical to your present and future well-being.

As of early January, we are please to announce the following Exhibitors for the January 29 Expo:

Coping with Dementia LLC

Best Buy

Seniors Helping Seniors

VITAS – Veterans Benefits

Seniors vs. Crime

Peace of Mind

Hopes & Dreams

Quincy Bioscience (Prevagen) – Tatanka Media Group

Visiting Angels

Clear Captions

Mr. Handyman, a certified “aging in place” contractor

In addition, we have scheduled the following presentations for the Expo:

10:00 am – 10:30 am – Lake County Sheriff (Walter Wolfe), Senior Safety At Home

10:30 am – 11:00 am – Seniors Helping Seniors (Trish James)

11:00 am – Noon – ABC’s of Dementia (Debbie Selsavage, Ed Youngblood)

Noon – 1:00 pm – Veterans Benefits (Thomas Spencer)

All presentations will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor. We will be streaming these presentations live via the website…go to “Live” page to access them!

There is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn!

When & How to Select Home Care
2020-01-29 10:30 - 11:00 | Lady Lake Library Room 207, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
Trish James, local representatives for “Seniors Helping Seniors,” will present a half-hour discussion on a variety of issues related to the concept of “aging at home” with a focus on the thought processes that go into determining the approach to selecting home care providers. Her remarks will be centered on two key questions in the minds of folks opting for the “aging at home” approach:
Do you want to age safely at home but don’t know when it might be time, what resources are available or how to select the right kind of care ?
Are you a Family Caregiver who needs some support ? There are resources, you don’t have to go it alone—let us provide you with some tips !
This excerpt from the Seniors Helping Seniors website helps put the issue in clearer perspective:
“Many seniors have lived in their current home for decades. Their greatest wish is to remain in the place where they have cherished memories, their personal belongings, and a sense of security. They take pride in their independence and in maintaining the life they have always lived.”
Join Trish for this informative discussion!
The presentation will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor.
There is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn!

ABC's of Dementia
2020-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Lady Lake Public Library, 225 W. Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
This will be a condensed version of the very popular seminar conducted by Debbie Selsavage and Ed Youngblood of Coping with Dementia LLC. Their one-hour presentation will cover the symptoms and characterization of dementia, and will focus on various aspects of the aging process and the signs and signals important to caregivers. For those unable to attend this session, a recorded version of the full two+ hour session can be viewed on the Foundation website’s “Videos” page.

The presentation will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor.

There is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn!

Veterans Benefits for Seniors
2020-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Lady Lake Library Room 207, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
In this one-hour workshop, VITAS representative Thomas Spencer, PhD, a highly decorated veteran of multiple foreign combat theaters and former specialist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Spencer also served as a liaison for members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate during his VA work, will discuss home health care, pension and aid and attendance benefits, and end-of-life issues, including coverage for burial and memorial services and regulations associated with national cemeteries.
For those unable to attend this session, a recorded version of the full two+ hour session can be viewed on the Foundation website’s “Videos” page.
The presentation will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor.
There is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn!

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2020-02-12 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: Wednesdays – February 12, February 19, & February 26, 2020 — 10:00 am pm to Noon

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

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.
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

New to Medicare – What You Need to Know!
2020-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Lady Lake Library Room 207, 225 W Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL, 32159, United States
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

There is no cost for this workshop series, but we request that you register in advance.
Please note that we are offering this seminar as a virtual presentation. To participate, simply register via the RSVP button below and we will provide the details for access.
Here are the details:
Dates: Tuesday – July 14, 2020Time: 10:00 am to Noon
Deadline for registration is Monday, July 13, 2020

Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
2020-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Belvedere Library, The Villages, 325 Belvedere Blvd, The Villages, FL, 32162, United States
NOTICE: Due to extension of social distancing directives and group avoidance restrictions, we have postponed this series. Stay tuned for announcements on rescheduling. Thank you.
Here were the dates of all three sessions: Tuesdays – April 21, April 28, & May 5, 2020 — 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Note Location: Sumter County’s Belvedere Library, 325 Belvedere Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162
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.
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.
Register here:

Or:

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

Understanding Early Dementia
2020-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Seminar, United States
What are the five things that individuals with early dementia consider most
important? This workshop will help you develop a clearer awareness of some of
the challenges faced by individuals with early dementia and deepen your
understanding of what it means to live with cognitive losses. Our speaker will
focus on ways to open your mind to the experiences of the person with dementia
and will explore listening techniques that will improve one’s ability to partner
with them.

Our presenter is Peggy Bargmann, Founder of Brain Fitness Academy. Peggy is
an RN with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals affected by
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Brain Fitness Academy is an
organization dedicated to maximizing the health and well-being of individuals
living with cognitive impairment and early dementia by offering a
curriculum-based program that highlights capabilities and focuses on success in
a safe and supportive environment.

Please note that, as a result of the current pandemic lockdown, we are offering this seminar as a virtual presentation. To participate, simply register via the RSVP button below and we will provide the details for access.

Repeat Webinar: New to Medicare – What You Need to Know!
2020-08-19 09:00 - 10:30
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. 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, August 17

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

Understanding the PPE World
2020-08-20 09:00 - 11:00
So much of the world around us has changed in a short period of time. The term “Personal Protective Equipment” was once a kind of vague term, and has now become a part of our everyday conversation. This webinar takes a look at PPE, providing a broad overview of what the term means to all of us. Specifically, we’ll address:

Understanding the terminology of PPE

Why do we need to use it and when do we use it?

Types of PPE available

Navigating reopening of our nation

Our presenters for this webinar are:

Chantel Rupert and Chris Shepherd of Vitas Healthcare. Vitas is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider and considered the leader in America’s hospice movement.

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 Tuesday, August 18, 2020

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

Stress Management During the Pandemic
2020-08-27 09:00 - 11:00
It is important to have stress but what happens when your stress levels spiral out of control? How do you prevent your stress from becoming chronic? Learn stress techniques and how to cope effectively during our country’s most challenging days.

In this webinar, we cover the following:

Identification of good, bad and necessary stress

Chronic stress symptoms

Discovering tools to manage stress

Coping with stress during COVID 19 outbreak

Our presenters for this webinar are:

Gloria Puerto, Community Educator and Chris Shepherd, Volunteer Manager of Vitas Healthcare. Vitas is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider and considered the leader in America’s hospice movement.

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 Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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

Improving Communication Skills During COVID-19
2020-09-03 09:00 - 23:00
It’s been a difficult period for all of us, and the natural instincts we’ve relied on to interact with those around us continue to be tested. In this virtual experience, discover how to improve your communication skills during this time of physical distancing. Learn how to be social in new and improved ways.

In this webinar, we cover the following:

Basic communication skills

Barriers to effective communication

Exploring and navigating new communication avenues

Our presenters for this webinar are:

Gloria Puerto, Community Educator and Chris Shepherd, Volunteer Manager of Vitas Healthcare. Vitas is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider and considered the leader in America’s hospice movement.

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 Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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

Understanding Reverse Mortgages
2020-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
According to reports from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the reverse mortgage concept is continuing to grow in popularity among older Americans. For homeowners age 62 or older, they represent an opportunity to convert part of the equity in their home into cash without having to sell your home or pay additional monthly bills. But most reputable information sources make it clear that the concept is fairly complicated and the opportunity may not be right for everyone. Caution and careful investigation are the watchwords trustworthy financial companies tend to use when approached by someone considering taking this step.

So, if you’re thinking about pursuing the reverse mortgage route, what do you do? In keeping with our mission of supporting and educating America’s Seniors, we’ve arranged for an unbiased discussion on the details associated with the reverse mortgage idea.

Bruce Hancock, Reverse Mortgage Specialist with American Advisors Group, will present the basics of reverse mortgages, addressing these points:

the myths and misunderstandings that have plagued the Reverse mortgage industry for years

how an existing mortgage factors into the process

how the concept fits with “aging at home” initiatives

various types of reverse mortgages (HECMs, proprietary reverse mortgages, etc.)

… and much more!

This is not a sales-oriented discussion…only the facts and details associated with the concept will be discussed. You will come away with a better understanding of reverse mortgages and enough to decide if its a concept you want to pursue.

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 Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Hydration and its importance during the pandemic
2020-09-17 09:00 - 11:00
Discover more about the hydration process in your own body. Find out why it is important to stay hydrated during this health crisis. Learn tools to increase your water intake and recipes that can improve your immune system. We’ll cover:

The hydration process

Importance of hydration

Tools to increase your water intake

Improve your immune system through hydration

Our presenters for this webinar are:

Gloria Puerto, Community Educator and Chris Shepherd, Volunteer Manager of Vitas Healthcare. Vitas is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider and considered the leader in America’s hospice movement.

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 Tuesday, September 15, 2020

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

Special Edition: New to Medicare – What You Need to Know!
2020-09-30 14:00 - 15:30
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
