Staying in Control as Life Changes: Understanding How Stability Evolves Before Crisis Forces Decisions

As we age or support loved ones through aging, disability, or changing health needs, many families find themselves making important decisions during moments of crisis rather than through thoughtful planning.

This free educational seminar is designed to help individuals, families, and professionals better understand how stability changes over time and how unmet needs often develop gradually long before emergencies occur.

Topics include:

• Recognizing early warning signs of instability
• Understanding caregiver strain and burnout
• Planning for changes in memory, mobility, and decision making
• Understanding levels of care and care costs
• Reducing crisis driven decisions
• Maintaining quality of life, dignity, and control through proactive planning

This seminar offers a practical and compassionate framework for understanding how physical health, emotional wellbeing, finances, support systems, housing, and caregiving all work together to preserve stability over time.

Attendees will leave with greater insight into:

• How to recognize risk before crisis develops
• How support needs evolve across the lifespan
• Common planning mistakes families make
• Strategies that help preserve independence and quality of life longer

This seminar is ideal for:

• Older adults
• Adult children supporting aging parents
• Caregivers
• Individuals supporting loved ones with disability or special needs
• Trustees, attorneys, and financial professionals
• Anyone beginning to think about future care and planning needs

Beverages, refreshments, and light snacks will be provided.

Hosted by IKOR of Western Pennsylvania.