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SUMMARY:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
DESCRIPTION:Attention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions. \nHere are the dates of all three sessions: Tuesdays – May 18\, May 25\, & June 1\, 2021 — 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nNote Location: Lady Lake Library\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 (Room 207) \nAttendance is limited; you must register to attend. \nIf 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? \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThere 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.  \nAlso\, 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. \nA Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering\nFor 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.\n \nTo register: \nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/sudden-death-are-you-prepared-5/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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SUMMARY:New to Medicare – What You Need to Know!
DESCRIPTION: 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: \n\n\n Medicare’s Components\n\n\n Common Terms and Definitions\n\n\n Thoughts on Managing Health Care Expenses\n\n\n Your Medicare Options\n\n\n Medigap Plans and How They Work\n\n\nThere is no cost for this workshop series\, but we request that you register in advance.   \nPlease 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. \nHere are the details: \nDates: Tuesday – July 14\, 2020Time: 10:00 am to Noon \nDeadline for registration is Monday\, July 13\, 2020
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/new-medicare-need-know/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
DESCRIPTION:Attention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions. \nHere are the dates of all three sessions: Wednesdays – February 12\, February 19\, & February 26\, 2020 — 10:00 am pm to Noon\n\nNote Location: Lady Lake Library (Room 207)\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\n\nAttendance is limited; you must register to attend.\n\nIf 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?\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThere 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.\nA Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering\nFor 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.\nTo register:\n\nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/sudden-death-prepared-14/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Benefits for Seniors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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. \nThe presentation will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor. \nThere is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn!
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/veterans-benefits-senios/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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SUMMARY:When & How to Select Home Care
DESCRIPTION: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: \nDo 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 ? \nAre 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 ! \nThis excerpt from the Seniors Helping Seniors website helps put the issue in clearer perspective: \n“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.” \nJoin Trish for this informative discussion! \nThe presentation will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor. \nThere is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn! \n 
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/select-home-care/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crime Prevention for Seniors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe presentation will be held in Room 207 on the Library’s second floor. \nThere is no need to register for either the presentations or the Expo. Just join us and learn!
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/crime-prevention-seniors/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202545
CREATED:20191023T232643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T173744Z
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SUMMARY:Social Security 2020—Are You Ready?
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nIn 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:\n\n 	\nThe basics\n\n 	\nEligibility requirements\n\n 	\nFull Retirement Age (FRA)\n\n\n\n 	\nWhen to file\n\n 	\nEarly filing\n\n 	\nFull Retirement Age\n\n 	\nDelayed Retirement Credits (DRCs)\n\n 	\nBreak-even Analyses\n\n\n\n 	\nTaxation of Benefits\n\n 	\nDisability Basics\n\n 	\nEligibility\n\n 	\nWorking while on Disability\n\n 	\nTransition at FRA\n\n\n\n 	\nSpousal Benefits\n\n 	\nMarried couples\n\n 	\nDivorced spouses\n\n\n\n 	\nSurviving Spouse Benefits\n\n 	\nSurviving Spouses\n\n 	\nSurviving Ex-spouses\n\n\n\n 	\n2020 COLA (Cost-of-living-Adjustment)\n\n 	\nHow it was calculated\n\n 	\nCOLA history\n\n 	\nCOLA in the future\n\n\n\n 	\nMaximum Taxable Earnings in 2020\n\n 	\nHow the limit is determined\n\n 	\nTaxable limits in the future\n\n\n\n 	\nThe Earnings Test (working while drawing retirement benefits)\n\n 	\n2020 limits\n\n 	\nLimit under full retirement age\n\n 	\nLimit for the year full retirement age is reached\n\n\n\n 	\n2020 Estimated average monthly Social Security benefits\n\n 	\nAll retired workers\n\n 	\nAged Couple\, Both Receiving Benefits\n\n 	\nWidowed Mother and Two Children\n\n 	\nAged Widow(er) Alone\n\n 	\nDisabled Worker\, Spouse and One or More Children\n\n\n\n 	\nWindfall Elimination Provision/Government Pension Offset\n\n 	\nWho is affected\n\n 	\nImpact on benefits\n\n\n\n\nThis 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.\n\nThere 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).
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/social-security-2020-ready/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T100000
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SUMMARY:Smart\, Assured Living for Seniors
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nSo\, 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. \nOur 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: \n\n\nWhole Home Wi-Fi Systems\n\n\nSmart Devices\n\n\nvoice assistants\n\n\nsmart locks\n\n\nsmart lights\n\n\nsmart outlets and smart switches\n\n\nsmart thermostats\n\n\nrobot vacuums\n\n\n\n\nAssistive Technology\n\n\nGPS-based communications assistance\n\n\nRemote medical and health monitoring devices\n\n\nAutomated medical reminders\n\n\nTablet-based communications assistants\n\n\nHearing and conversation aids\n\n\n\n\nAssured Living\n\n\nRemote monitoring of the loved one’s home\n\n\nCommunicating with loved ones remotely\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nThe 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!
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/smart-assured-living-seniors-2/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T224341Z
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SUMMARY:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
DESCRIPTION:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?\n\n\nAttention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions.  \nHere are the dates of all three sessions: Tuesdays – October 15\, October 22\, & October 29\, 2019 — 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \nNote Location: Lady Lake Library \nAttendance is limited; you must register to attend. \nIf 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? \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThere 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. \nA Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering\nFor 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.\nTo register: \nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/sudden-death-prepared-13/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202545
CREATED:20190717T150710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T195219Z
UID:10000271-1568282400-1568287800@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Federal Benefits
DESCRIPTION: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 based on “A Pledge of Allegiance to Veterans.”AMAC and the AMAC Foundation are staunch advocates on behalf of America’s Veterans\, believing strongly that veterans issues should remain a highly visible priority for any administration. As opportunities present themselves\, our Washington resources champion these causes in order to underscore their importance. Locally\, the Foundation has sponsored educational sessions covering benefits available to our Veterans\, providing guidance on how to access these benefits. On Thursday\, September 12\, we will be conducting a repeat of this highly-acclaimed session.\n\nThis hour and a half seminar will focus on a discussion of nursing home care and 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. Our speaker will again be 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.\n\nHere are the details for this session:\n\nDate:     Thursday\, September  12\, 2019\n\nTime:     10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\n\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org.\n\nDeadline for reservation is Friday\, September 6\, 2019\n\nSpecial 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.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/repeat-session-veterans-federal-benefits-2/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T120000
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CREATED:20190620T220108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T224131Z
UID:10000260-1565776800-1565784000@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
DESCRIPTION:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?\nAttention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions.  \nHere are the dates of all three sessions: Wednesdays – August 14\, August 21\, & August 28\, 2019 – 10:00 am – Noon \nAttendance is limited; you must register to attend. \nNote Location: Lady Lake Library\,  \nIf 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? \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThere 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 \nA Note on the Importance of Pre-Registering\nFor 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.\n  \nTo register: \nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/sudden-death-prepared-12/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20181030T161251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T161815Z
UID:10000250-1562680800-1562688000@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
DESCRIPTION:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?\nAttention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions.  \nHere are the dates of all three sessions: Tuesdays – July 9th\, 16th\, and 23rd– 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \nNote Location: Lady Lake Library\,  \nIf 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? \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no cost for this workshop series\, and light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided \nTo register: \nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/sudden-death-prepared-11/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20190115T172019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T233657Z
UID:10000256-1551866400-1551873600@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Cutting the Cord...Life After Cable
DESCRIPTION:REPEAT SESSION!\nThe demand for our prior offerings of this workshop have been overwhelming! As shown in the photo at the bottom of this post\, we typically have a packed house for this highly-acclaimed workshop. As we experienced in our prior editions of this workshop\, our available seating filled almost immediately\, and this  has prompted us to schedule a seventh edition for Wednesday\, March 6\, 2019. We respectfully request that you register for this session in advance! \nIn case you missed it the first few times around\, here’s the description for this seminar: \nCord-cutting–the act of severing the traditional link to cable television–has grown substantially in recent years as two factors collide: the availability of a host of new options on the home entertainment market\, and growing dissatisfaction with cable companies’  price/reliability/service model. On this first factor\, the past few years have brought services like Netflix\, Amazon Prime Video\, Sling TV\, Huku\, Roku\, and others into the mainstream vocabulary\, while on the second factor\, many households have begun to take exception to what is perceived as a continual ramp up of pricing from the cable companies and somewhat of a deterioration in reliability and service levels. \nFor many households\, price has been the driver to consider dropping their cable service in favor of a newer\, cheaper option. Yes\, the cable companies gleefully advertise that their contract gives you hundreds and hundreds of channels\, and it breaks down to perhaps pennies for each of them. But realistically\, how many different channels do you really want? Most people typical have only a handful of favorites\, maybe a half dozen or so\, while the “hundreds and hundreds” available on cable are rarely–if ever–accessed. Here’s where the pay-as-you-go options of the rapidly emerging streaming market emerge as attractive alternatives. \nOK\, but how do I get there? What do I need to have to get there? And when I get there\, what have I given up? These and many other relevant questions will be answered in this informative two-hour session presented by the Foundation. Experts from Best Buy’s “Geek Squad” training staff will explain the marketplace\, covering the equipment and contract details you’ll need to consider in order to take the leap. \n  \nHere are the details for this session: \nDate:     Wednesday\, March 6\, 2019\nTime:     10:00 am to 11:30 am\nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served. \nDeadline for registration is Friday\, March 1\, 2019. \nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org. \n \n 
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/cutting-cord-life-cable-2/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20190118T234247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T234356Z
UID:10000257-1549533600-1549540800@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Age-Related Diseases
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the topic of age-related diseases\, focusing on the signs and symptoms of illnesses and conditions that occur more frequently in people as they get older. Maria Cofrancesco\, Nurse Practitioner with Vitas Healthcare will be lead the discussion\, addressing treatment options and key points to discuss with one’s health care provider. Maria is a graduate of the University of Minnesota (MS – Nursing) with a concentration as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. Her credentials include Post Master work in Clinical Nursing\, specializing in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. \nHere are the details for this session: \nDate:     Thursday\, February 7\, 2019\nTime:     10:00 am to Noon\nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served. \nDeadline for registration is Monday\, February 4\, 2019. \nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/understanding-age-related-diseases/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20181126T004306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T145205Z
UID:10000253-1547546400-1547551800@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Advanced Directives
DESCRIPTION: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 Morey\, RN and Assistant General Manager of Vitas Healthcare in Lake/Sumter Counties and Christopher Shepherd\, Volunteer Services Manager of Vitas at this workshop designed to review the meaning and types of Advance Directives and provide guidance and resources for their use.\n\nHere are the details:\n\nDate:     Tuesday\, January 15\, 2019\n\nTime:     10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\n\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org\n\nDeadline for reservation is Friday\, January 11\, 2019\n\nSpecial 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.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/understanding-advanced-directives/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20181126T002856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T170740Z
UID:10000252-1547114400-1547119800@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Repeat Session - Veterans Federal Benefits
DESCRIPTION: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 based on “A Pledge of Allegiance to Veterans.”AMAC and the AMAC Foundation are staunch advocates on behalf of America’s Veterans\, believing strongly that veterans issues should remain a highly visible priority for any administration. As opportunities present themselves\, our Washington resources champion these causes in order to underscore their importance. Locally\, the Foundation has sponsored educational sessions covering benefits available to our Veterans\, providing guidance on how to access these benefits. On Thursday\, January 10\, we will be conducting a repeat of the highly-acclaimed session conducted October 11\, 2018.\n\nThis hour and a half seminar will focus on a discussion of nursing home care and 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. Our speaker will again be Thomas Spencer\, PhD\, a highly decorated veteran of multiple foreign combat theatres 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.\n\nHere are the details for this session:\n\nDate:     Thursday\, January 10\, 2019\n\nTime:     10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\n\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.com.\n\nDeadline for reservation is Friday\, January 4\, 2019\n\nSpecial 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.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/repeat-session-veterans-federal-benefits/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20180828T134923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T163912Z
UID:10000247-1542276000-1542283200@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Social Security Hot Buttons! An Update
DESCRIPTION:Whether it’s when to file\, how much of a benefit can I draw from my ex-spouse’s work record\, or how much can I earn if I keep working after filing early\, the questions just keep rolling in to the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service. And while we’re handling roughly 300 inquiries each month\, 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 that we present this update in a public setting where seminar attendees can get the facts straight from our staff of Certified Social Security Advisors. \nJoin us on Thursday\, November 15 for a lively session as our Advisors interpret the rules for you! We’ll update you on the details associated with these areas of Social Security: \n\nThe basics (10 minutes)\n\nEligibility requirements\nFull Retirement Age (FRA)\nHow benefits are calculated\n\n\nWhen to file (15 minutes)\n\nEarly filing\nFull Retirement Age\nDelayed Retirement Credits (DRCs)\nBreak-even Analyses\n\n\nWorking after filing (10 minutes)\n\nThe Earnings Test\n\n\nTaxation of Benefits (10 minutes)\nDisability Basics (15 minutes)\n\nEligibility\nWorking while on Disability\nTransition at FRA\n\n\nSpousal Benefits (15 minutes)\n\nMarried couples\nDivorced spouses\n\n\nSurviving Spouse Benefits (15 minutes)\n\nSurviving Spouses\nSurviving Ex-spouses\n\n\nWindfall Elimination Provision/Government Pension Offset (10 minutes)\n\nWho is affected\nImpact on benefits\n\n\n\nThis 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. \nThere is no fee for this seminar and\, for those in attendance\, light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/social-security-hot-buttons-update/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20180821T123357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T143149Z
UID:10000246-1542189600-1542196800@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Smart\, Assured Living for Seniors
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nSo\, 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. \nOur 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: \n\nWhole Home Wi-Fi Systems\nSmart Devices\n\nvoice assistants\nsmart locks\nsmart lights\nsmart outlets and smart switches\nsmart thermostats\nrobot vacuums\n\n\nAssistive Technology\n\nGPS-based communications assistance\nRemote medical and health monitoring devices\nAutomated medical reminders\nTablet-based communications assistants\nHearing and conversation aids\n\n\nAssured Living\n\nRemote monitoring of the loved one’s home\nCommunicating with loved ones remotely\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/smart-assured-living-seniors/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20180716T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T124647Z
UID:10000241-1540375200-1540380600@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Caring for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nUnfortunately\, we’ve had to cancel this seminar due to low interest. Over the coming weeks\, we will re-package the content to include topics that should appeal more to those embracing the “aging in place” trend\, including care giving for dementia sufferers. Stay tuned!\nMost of us understand the term “caregiver” and all that it implies\, and many of us are well aware of the role that those who care for loved ones assume in their everyday life. And it’s not an isolated situation\, since according to the Caregiver Action Network more than 65 million people (29% of the U.S. population) provide care for a chronically ill\, disabled\, or aged family member each year. The role of caregiver can be\, in equal parts\, both a rewarding situation and a source of personal stress\, with fatigue\, depression\, and an oftentimes overwhelming sense of futility creeping into the picture. \nSo\, for those who are caregivers\, or who believe they will find themselves in this capacity at some point down the road\, it becomes absolutely essential to understand that the role can only be effectively managed if the caregiver first takes care of themselves. Sounds obvious\, but dedicated caregivers can get caught up in the role they’ve taken on and lose sight of this basic need for attention to themselves. \nOur seminar\, organized in conjunction with VITAS Healthcare\, will provide a framework for understanding the importance of  caregiver self-management. From understanding the role of the caregiver to exploration of a number of related topics (like fall prevention\, home safety\, fraud/scam awareness)\, this two-hour seminar will address many often overlooked areas and will help caregivers understand the importance of addressing their own needs. \n 
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/caring-for-the-caregiver-2/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20180716T162152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T193031Z
UID:10000239-1539252000-1539257400@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Federal Benefits
DESCRIPTION:AMAC and the AMAC Foundation are staunch advocates on behalf of America’s Veterans\, believing strongly that veterans issues should remain a highly visible priority for any administration. As opportunities present themselves\, our Washington resources champion these causes in order to underscore their importance. Locally\, the Foundation has sponsored educational sessions covering benefits available to our Veterans\, providing guidance on how to access these benefits. On October 11\, we will be once again embracing this subject\, working in partnership with VITAS Healthcare to present an informative seminar based on “A Pledge of Allegiance to Veterans.”\n\nThis hour and a half seminar will focus on a discussion of nursing home care and 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.\n\nHere are the details for this session:\n\nDate:     Thursday\, October 11\, 2018\n\nTime:     10:00 am to 11:30 am\n\nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\n\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.com.\n\nDeadline for reservation is Friday\, October 5\, 2018\n\nSpecial 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.\n\n 
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/veterans-benefits-hospice-services/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20180809T151034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T145345Z
UID:10000245-1538748000-1538755200@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
DESCRIPTION: Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?\nAttention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions.  \nHere are the dates of all three sessions: Fridays – October 5\, October 12\, October 19 — 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm \nNote Location: Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 \nIf 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? \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no cost for this workshop series\, and light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided \nTo register: \nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/sudden-death-prepared-7/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20180808T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180908T173721Z
UID:10000243-1537351200-1537358400@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Life After Cable…Entertainment Alternatives! (REPEAT SESSION)
DESCRIPTION:REPEAT SESSION–Wednesday September 19\, 2018!\nThe level of interest in this topic has been incredible! As shown in the photo at the bottom of this post\, we’ve had packed houses for earlier offerings of this acclaimed workshop. As has been the case in our previous editions\, our available seating was filled almost immediately\, prompting us to schedule a multiple repeat editions. The next one is set for the morning of Wednesday\, September 19\, 2018. \nIn case you missed it the first time around\, here’s the description for this seminar: \nCord-cutting–the act of severing the traditional link to cable television–has grown substantially in recent years as two factors collide: the availability of a host of new options on the home entertainment market\, and growing dissatisfaction with cable companies’  price/reliability/service model. On this first factor\, the past few years have brought services like Netflix\, Amazon Prime Video\, Sling TV\, Huku\, Roku\, and others into the mainstream vocabulary\, while on the second factor\, many households have begun to take exception to what is perceived as a continual ramp up of pricing from the cable companies and somewhat of a deterioration in reliability and service levels. \nFor many households\, price has been the driver to consider dropping their cable service in favor of a newer\, cheaper option. Yes\, the cable companies gleefully advertise that their contract gives you hundreds and hundreds of channels\, and it breaks down to perhaps pennies for each of them. But realistically\, how many different channels do you really want? Most people typical have only a handful of favorites\, maybe a half dozen or so\, while the “hundreds and hundreds” available on cable are rarely–if ever–accessed. Here’s where the pay-as-you-go options of the rapidly emerging streaming market emerge as attractive alternatives. \nOK\, but how do I get there? What do I need to have to get there? And when I get there\, what have I given up? These and many other relevant questions will be answered in this informative two-hour session presented by the Foundation. Experts from Best Buy’s “Geek Squad” training staff will explain the marketplace\, covering the equipment and contract details you’ll need to consider in order to take the leap. \nAlso\, based on some of the questions that came up during previous sessions\, we’ve added the topics of “TV antennas” and “shopping for a TV…what you need to focus on.”  \nHere are the details for this repeat session: \nDate:     Wednesday\, September 19\, 2018 \nTime:     10:00 am to Noon \nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 \nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served. \nTo register: \nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/life-cableentertainment-alternatives-repeat-session-3/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202546
CREATED:20180704T213554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180704T214122Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Connected Home
DESCRIPTION:REPEAT SESSION! ADDED CONTENT!\nIt’s been a long time coming\, but it has arrived. We’re talking about “The Connected Home” or the “Smart Home” and the fascinating concept of devices in the home communicating with each other and with outside sources. It’s not really a new concept\, since it’s been involving for quite a few years now\, but the seemingly constant announcements of new products designed to make life easier and simpler is leading to explosive growth in the number of “connected homes” in the U.S. In fact\, a recent USAToday article reports that by 2019\, over 15 million U.S. homes will be operating with “smart home systems.” \nSo\, what’s a connected home? Generally\, it’s a home with an internet connection to the outside world and a networking setup within its walls. This in-home network supports devices that communicate\, from energy management tools (like electronic thermostats that can be controlled from a smart phone\, intelligent lighting that can turn off and on depending on the amount of ambient light\, heating/air conditioning systems linked to the power company’s grid to take advantage of time-of-day rates\, etc.)\, to media and entertainment products that can tailor programs to your individual interests and select and record programs for you based on your preferences\, to healthcare tools (like devices that can communicate with your physician\, track and reorder medications\, record the results of fitness programs\, etc.). A large part of today’s marketplace also addresses home security\, with electronic locks\, recording of movement within the home\, and capabilities to remotely activate external property lighting. \nImagine a world that can accomplish routine–but critical–tasks for you\, automatically and without intervention from you. An electronic pill dispenser\, for example\, that can remind you of the need to take a certain medication at a certain time\, or a unit in your car that can allow you to confirm that you closed your garage door (or maybe even close it for you as you leave the driveway!) And how about the recently announced “Amazon Key” an electronic door lock that can be accessed by the delivery person so the valuable package can be put inside the house rather than leave it sitting on the porch. The variations are amazing\, and it’s increasingly becoming known as the “Internet of Things or the IoT\,” a global marketplace growing at a compound rate of well over 10% each year and fast approaching the three quarters of a trillion dollars level. \nLearn more about what this extraordinary subject at a seminar hosted by the AMAC Foundation and featuring a panel of experts from the retail industry. Our speakers will explore\, in an hour and a half overview seminar\, what the “smart home” or “connected home” actually is and how you can take advantage of the capabilities it offers. Come prepared with your questions\, and we’ll see that you get the answers you need. \nSpecial Note: Although this is a repeat session of a very popular topics\, we want to let you know that our speakers will be previewing a new in-home concept called “Assured Living\,” a sensor-based notification service that connects you with your loved one without intrusion. The service will enable exchange of real-time\, custom notifications about your loved one’s well-being from anywhere – on your iPhone\, iPad or your Apple Watch. This new and exciting concept is evolving rapidly in response to a growing trend of “aging in place”–remaining in one’s home as you age…a preference reportedly held by 90 percent of adults over the age of 65. \nHere are the details for this session: \nDate:     Tuesday\, August 14\, 2018 \nTime:     10:00 am to Noon \nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 \nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served. \nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.com. \nDeadline for reservation is Friday\, August 10\, 2018 \nSpecial 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.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/understanding-connected-home-3/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202547
CREATED:20180425T173303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180625T184101Z
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SUMMARY:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?
DESCRIPTION:Sudden Death: Are You Prepared?\nAttention: This event is comprised of three two-hour sessions.  \nHere are the dates of all three sessions: Thursdays– August 2\, August 9\, August 16 — 10:00 am to Noon \nNote Location: Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 \nIf 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? \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no cost for this workshop series\, and light refreshments will be served at each session. Notebook materials will be provided \nTo register: \nContact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.org
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/sudden-death-prepared-6/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202547
CREATED:20180425T171234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180520T132303Z
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SUMMARY:Life After Cable…Entertainment Alternatives! (REPEAT SESSION)
DESCRIPTION:REPEAT SESSION!\nThe demand for our first offering of this workshop has been overwhelming! As shown in the photo at the bottom of this post\, we had a packed house for our third offering of this acclaimed workshop. As has been the case in our three editions of this workshop\, our available seating was filled almost immediately\,and this  has prompted us to schedule a fifth edition for Wednesday\, June 20\, 2018. \nIn case you missed it the first time around\, here’s the description for this seminar: \nCord-cutting–the act of severing the traditional link to cable television–has grown substantially in recent years as two factors collide: the availability of a host of new options on the home entertainment market\, and growing dissatisfaction with cable companies’  price/reliability/service model. On this first factor\, the past few years have brought services like Netflix\, Amazon Prime Video\, Sling TV\, Huku\, Roku\, and others into the mainstream vocabulary\, while on the second factor\, many households have begun to take exception to what is perceived as a continual ramp up of pricing from the cable companies and somewhat of a deterioration in reliability and service levels. \nFor many households\, price has been the driver to consider dropping their cable service in favor of a newer\, cheaper option. Yes\, the cable companies gleefully advertise that their contract gives you hundreds and hundreds of channels\, and it breaks down to perhaps pennies for each of them. But realistically\, how many different channels do you really want? Most people typical have only a handful of favorites\, maybe a half dozen or so\, while the “hundreds and hundreds” available on cable are rarely–if ever–accessed. Here’s where the pay-as-you-go options of the rapidly emerging streaming market emerge as attractive alternatives. \nOK\, but how do I get there? What do I need to have to get there? And when I get there\, what have I given up? These and many other relevant questions will be answered in this informative two-hour session presented by the Foundation. Experts from Best Buy’s “Geek Squad” training staff will explain the marketplace\, covering the equipment and contract details you’ll need to consider in order to take the leap. \nAlso\, based on some of the questions that came up during previous sessions\, we’ve added the topics of “TV antennas” and “shopping for a TV…what you need to focus on.”  \nHere are the details for this repeat session: \nDate:     Wednesday\, June 20\, 2018 \nTime:     10:00 am to Noon \nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 \nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/life-cableentertainment-alternatives-repeat-session-2/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202547
CREATED:20180425T171218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T172706Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the "Connected Home" - REPEAT SESSION
DESCRIPTION:REPEAT SESSION!\nIt’s been a long time coming\, but it has arrived. We’re talking about “The Connected Home” or the “Smart Home” and the fascinating concept of devices in the home communicating with each other and with outside sources. It’s not really a new concept\, since it’s been involving for quite a few years now\, but the seemingly constant announcements of new products designed to make life easier and simpler is leading to explosive growth in the number of “connected homes” in the U.S. In fact\, a recent USAToday article reports that by 2019\, over 15 million U.S. homes will be operating with “smart home systems.” \nSo\, what’s a connected home? Generally\, it’s a home with an internet connection to the outside world and a networking setup within its walls. This in-home network supports devices that communicate\, from energy management tools (like electronic thermostats that can be controlled from a smart phone\, intelligent lighting that can turn off and on depending on the amount of ambient light\, heating/air conditioning systems linked to the power company’s grid to take advantage of time-of-day rates\, etc.)\, to media and entertainment products that can tailor programs to your individual interests and select and record programs for you based on your preferences\, to healthcare tools (like devices that can communicate with your physician\, track and reorder medications\, record the results of fitness programs\, etc.). A large part of today’s marketplace also addresses home security\, with electronic locks\, recording of movement within the home\, and capabilities to remotely activate external property lighting. \nImagine a world that can accomplish routine–but critical–tasks for you\, automatically and without intervention from you. An electronic pill dispenser\, for example\, that can remind you of the need to take a certain medication at a certain time\, or a unit in your car that can allow you to confirm that you closed your garage door (or maybe even close it for you as you leave the driveway!) And how about the recently announced “Amazon Key” an electronic door lock that can be accessed by the delivery person so the valuable package can be put inside the house rather than leave it sitting on the porch. The variations are amazing\, and it’s increasingly becoming known as the “Internet of Things or the IoT\,” a global marketplace growing at a compound rate of well over 10% each year and fast approaching the three quarters of a trillion dollars level. \nLearn more about what this extraordinary subject at a seminar hosted by the AMAC Foundation and featuring a panel of experts from the retail industry. Our speakers will explore\, in an hour and a half overview seminar\, what the “smart home” or “connected home” actually is and how you can take advantage of the capabilities it offers. Come prepared with your questions\, and we’ll see that you get the answers you need. \nHere are the details for this session: \nDate:     Tuesday\, June 13\, 2018 \nTime:     10:00 am to Noon \nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 \nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served. \nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.com. \nDeadline for reservation is Friday\, June 8\, 2018 \nTo register for this seminar\, contact the AMAC Foundation office (telephone 888-750-2622 or email Info@AmacFoundation.org). \nSpecial 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.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/understanding-connected-home-repeat-session/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202547
CREATED:20180307T181440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201127T214326Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Most of us understand the term “caregiver” and all that it implies\, and many of us are well aware of the role that those who care for loved ones assume in their everyday life. And it’s not an isolated situation\, since according to the Caregiver Action Network more than 65 million people (29% of the U.S. population) provide care for a chronically ill\, disabled\, or aged family member each year. The role of caregiver can be\, in equal parts\, both a rewarding situation and a source of personal stress\, with fatigue\, depression\, and an oftentimes overwhelming sense of futility creeping into the picture.\n\nSo\, for those who are caregivers\, or who believe they will find themselves in this capacity at some point down the road\, it becomes absolutely essential to understand that the role can only be effectively managed if the caregiver first takes care of themselves. Sounds obvious\, but dedicated caregivers can get caught up in the role they’ve taken on and lose sight of this basic need for attention to themselves.\n\nOur seminar\, organized in conjunction with VITAS Healthcare\, will provide a framework for understanding the importance of  caregiver self-management. From understanding the role of the caregiver to exploration of a number of related topics (like fall prevention\, home safety\, fraud/scam awareness)\, this two-hour seminar will address many often overlooked areas and will help caregivers understand the importance of addressing their own needs.\n\n 
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/caring-for-the-caregiver/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202547
CREATED:20180129T174449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T140233Z
UID:10000225-1522836000-1522843200@amacfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Life After Cable…Entertainment Alternatives! (REPEAT SESSION)
DESCRIPTION:REPEAT SESSION!\nThe demand for our first offering of this workshop has been overwhelming! As shown in the photo at above\, we had a packed house for our third offering of this acclaimed workshop. As has been the case in our three editions of this workshop\, our available seating was filled almost immediately\,and this  has prompted us to schedule a fourth edition for Wednesday\, April 4\, 2018. \nIn case you missed it the first time around\, here’s the description for this seminar: \nCord-cutting–the act of severing the traditional link to cable television–has grown substantially in recent years as two factors collide: the availability of a host of new options on the home entertainment market\, and growing dissatisfaction with cable companies’  price/reliability/service model. On this first factor\, the past few years have brought services like Netflix\, Amazon Prime Video\, Sling TV\, Huku\, Roku\, and others into the mainstream vocabulary\, while on the second factor\, many households have begun to take exception to what is perceived as a continual ramp up of pricing from the cable companies and somewhat of a deterioration in reliability and service levels. \nFor many households\, price has been the driver to consider dropping their cable service in favor of a newer\, cheaper option. Yes\, the cable companies gleefully advertise that their contract gives you hundreds and hundreds of channels\, and it breaks down to perhaps pennies for each of them. But realistically\, how many different channels do you really want? Most people typical have only a handful of favorites\, maybe a half dozen or so\, while the “hundreds and hundreds” available on cable are rarely–if ever–accessed. Here’s where the pay-as-you-go options of the rapidly emerging streaming market emerge as attractive alternatives. \nOK\, but how do I get there? What do I need to have to get there? And when I get there\, what have I given up? These and many other relevant questions will be answered in this informative two-hour session presented by the Foundation. Experts from Best Buy’s “Geek Squad” training staff will explain the marketplace\, covering the equipment and contract details you’ll need to consider in order to take the leap. \nAlso\, based on some of the questions that came up during previous sessions\, we’ve added the topics of “TV antennas” and “shopping for a TV…what you need to focus on.”  \nHere are the details for this repeat session: \nDate:     Wednesday\, April 4\, 2018 \nTime:     10:00 am to Noon \nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159 \nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/life-after-cableentertainment-alternatives-repeat-session-2/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202547
CREATED:20180130T150038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T171643Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding "The Connected Home"
DESCRIPTION:It’s been a long time coming\, but it has arrived. We’re talking about “The Connected Home” or the “Smart Home” and the fascinating concept of devices in the home communicating with each other and with outside sources. It’s not really a new concept\, since it’s been involving for quite a few years now\, but the seemingly constant announcements of new products designed to make life easier and simpler is leading to explosive growth in the number of “connected homes” in the U.S. In fact\, a recent USAToday article reports that by 2019\, over 15 million U.S. homes will be operating with “smart home systems.”\n\nSo\, what’s a connected home? Generally\, it’s a home with an internet connection to the outside world and a networking setup within its walls. This in-home network supports devices that communicate\, from energy management tools (like electronic thermostats that can be controlled from a smart phone\, intelligent lighting that can turn off and on depending on the amount of ambient light\, heating/air conditioning systems linked to the power company’s grid to take advantage of time-of-day rates\, etc.)\, to media and entertainment products that can tailor programs to your individual interests and select and record programs for you based on your preferences\, to healthcare tools (like devices that can communicate with your physician\, track and reorder medications\, record the results of fitness programs\, etc.). A large part of today’s marketplace also addresses home security\, with electronic locks\, recording of movement within the home\, and capabilities to remotely activate external property lighting.\n\nImagine a world that can accomplish routine–but critical–tasks for you\, automatically and without intervention from you. An electronic pill dispenser\, for example\, that can remind you of the need to take a certain medication at a certain time\, or a unit in your car that can allow you to confirm that you closed your garage door (or maybe even close it for you as you leave the driveway!) And how about the recently announced “Amazon Key” an electronic door lock that can be accessed by the delivery person so the valuable package can be put inside the house rather than leave it sitting on the porch. The variations are amazing\, and it’s increasingly becoming known as the “Internet of Things or the IoT\,” a global marketplace growing at a compound rate of well over 10% each year and fast approaching the three quarters of a trillion dollars level.\n\nLearn more about what this extraordinary subject at a seminar hosted by the AMAC Foundation and featuring a panel of experts from the retail industry. Our speakers will explore\, in an hour and a half overview seminar\, what the “smart home” or “connected home” actually is and how you can take advantage of the capabilities it offers. Come prepared with your questions\, and we’ll see that you get the answers you need.\n\nHere are the details for this session:\n\nDate:     Wednesday\, March 28\, 2018\n\nTime:     10:00 am to Noon\n\nPlace:    Lady Lake Library\, 225 West Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL 32159\n\nThere is no cost for this workshop\, and light refreshments will be served.\n\nTo register: Contact the AMAC Foundation\, 888-750-2622 or email: info@amacfoundation.com.\n\nDeadline for reservation is Friday\, March 23\, 2018\n\nTo register for this seminar\, contact the AMAC Foundation office (telephone 888-750-2622 or email Info@AmacFoundation.org).\n\nSpecial 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.
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/understanding-connected-home-2/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T202547
CREATED:20180125T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T152633Z
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SUMMARY:The New Year’s Resolution You Will Want to keep for 2018
DESCRIPTION:Most of us want to do better in the New Year\, and yet it’s hard to stick to the plan—those pesky New Year’s resolutions always seem to fade out earlier than we’d like. There are some resolutions\, though\, that have long-term implications and that should be kept in focus as the days go roaring by. \nThis program\, conducted by a panel of caring professionals\, is designed to help you keep the promises you made to yourself and your family to take control of your destiny in your active senior years. We’ll focus on issues like where you want to live\, what services you would need when you are no longer able to take care of yourself\, and what benefits and services you are eligible to receive. We’ll wrap all of this around a plan you can present to your family—a plan that will aid them as they help you in the years ahead. \nDiscussion topics include: \n\nLegal documents\, Disability Planning\, and other legal planning tools.\nUnderstanding Veterans Benefits\, Medicaid\, and other benefits.\nCare Services\, Home Care\, Living options and other services.\n\nOur panel will feature remarks from these professionals: \n\nJodi Murphy\, Attorney with Murphy & Berglund offices in Altamont Springs and The Villages\nKim Lanning\, Aging Life Care Professional with Caring Avenues office in Leesburg
URL:https://amacfoundation.org/event/new-years-resolution-will-want-keep-2018/
LOCATION:Lady Lake Library Room 207\, 225 W Guava Street\, Lady Lake\, FL\, 32159\, United States
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