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Discover Highlights from Our Past Senior Truth Series Seminars

The Senior Truth Series has hosted free seminars featuring expert speakers on important topics like financial planning, healthcare, and long-term care. Explore our past events to revisit these insightful discussions and gain valuable knowledge to help guide your decisions.

  • Emergency Preparation & Calling 911
    Emergency Preparation & Calling 911
    Wed, Feb 26
    Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
    This seminar offers critical insights to help seniors, and their families take proactive steps to prevent emergencies at home, prepare for unexpected situations, and understand when and how to seek emergency assistance.
2024 Previous Seminars
Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

January 2024

The Truth about How to Stay Put

Expert Panelists:

Jeff Rigler - Senior Helpers of Overland Park

Dave Jolicoeur - Connect Home Management

Anna Collins - JOCO Catch-a-Ride

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

February 2024

The Truth about Trusts & Estate Planning

Expert Panelists:

David Teasley, CFP®, AAMS® - Edward Jones

Bethany Shelton - Estate Planning Attorney, Heritage Law LLP

Ken Herring - Elder Law Attorney, KC Elder Law

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

March 2024

The Truth about Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Expert Panelists

Lisa Elliott - Prairie Elder Care

David & Alix Thompson - Sage Sr Care Advisors

Ruth Cowles - Blog, Morning Refreshment

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

April 2024

The Truth about Avoiding Scams

Expert Panelists:

Dr. Karl Becker: Kansas City Medical Society

Brad Martens: Retired Lenexa Detective andPolice Officer

Steve Moyer: Security 1st Title

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

May 2024

The Truth about Thriving as an Older Adult

Expert Panelists:

Carrie Blubaugh - “Act Your Age” Improv, PhysicalTherapist, Medical Improv

Patricia Burton - Gerontologist, CenterPointCounseling, JOCO  Council on Aging

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

June 2024

The Truth about Downsizing vs Decluttering

Expert Panelists:

Julie Spaulding - Weichert Realtors, Welch & Co

Elaine Scheelk - Greystone Communities

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

July 2024

The Truth about Driving after 80: Strategies for
Staying behind the Wheel!

We understand the significance of having your own setof keys—it symbolizes freedom, independence, andcountless cherished memories. As we embrace thebeauty of aging, it's crucial to navigate the roadresponsibly.


Expert Panelists: 

Ashley Mahoney - PAM Health Rehabilitation HospitalDeputy Jack Weese - Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeRyan Bird - Assured Partners Personal Risk Advisor

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

August 2024

The Truth about Home Health & In-home Care: What they are & how to pay for them!

This seminar will unravel the complexities and clear upthe confusion around these vital senior care options.Learn from experts as they break down the differences,benefits, and payment options, empowering you tomake informed decisions for yourself or your lovedones. Don’t miss this chance to gain clarity and peaceof mind regarding senior care!


Expert Panelists:

Kathi Spray - Senior Helpers of Overland Park 

Dr. Craig Lee - iMove PT 

Kylene Dickerson - Catholic Community Health

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

September 2024

The Truth about Paying for Senior Living: Medicare to Medicaid to Long-Term Care Insurance

Moving to a senior living community is sometimesdesirable and sometimes necessary. The question manypeople have is how they will pay for it. Our expertpanelists will discuss the costs associated with seniorliving and the financial aid sources available to pay for it.We will cover Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran’s benefits andlong-term care insurance and how they do and don’t fundsenior living care.


Expert Panelists:

Kathleen Overton - Attorney & Owner, Paths Law Firm

Chris Funke - CFP®, LTC Insurance, FKC Financial Group

Brian Mills - Medicare Specialist & Owner, BAC Associates

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

October 2024

The Truth about Paying for Senior Living (Part 2): Continuing Care and Life Plan Communities

Choosing a retirement community is not always easy.There are many sizes, prices and amenities to choosefrom. 


What is a continuing care or life care community?

What do these communities have to offer?

Can I afford to move to a CCRC or life care community?


Expert Panelists:

Jim Allin - Santa Marta Retirement Community

Katie Allen - Delmar Gardens Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Mark W - Delmar Gardens Independent Living & AL

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

November 2024

The Truth about Living to be 100

Living to be 80, 90 or even 100 and beyond is a new realityfor which few have planned. Get answers to importantquestions concerning successful third and fourth age livingand lifestyles. Find out what every person over 65 shouldknow about living to be 100.


Expert Panelists:

Jessica Giacone, Saint Luke’s Hospital

Tara Markley, Johnson County Extension Director

Nicole McMonigle, Silverado Overland Park Memory Care

Katie Schroeder, Enable Dental

Senior Truth Series seminar members and attendees in the Kansas City area

December 2024

The Truth about a Happy Holidays

Thank you for great year!

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