Guest Speaker

I recently had the great honor of speaking to Wheeling’s AARP Chapter 824. I certainly hope the members of that great organization learned something from me, but I am sure that I got far, far more out of it than they did.  I particularly admired the obvious care that each member of the group had for one another.  Many older Americans face the familiar challenges of dealing with issues related to health care and finance and it seems to me that being able to rely on trusted friends for advice and comfort is one of the great tools for dealing with such challenges.  For a couple of hours over a nice lunch, this group of friends had a chance to sit down together, get caught up, and discuss their challenges and joys in a trusting and productive manner.

Together, we were able to talk about some of the ways that our legal system and technology can assist and protect senior citizens.  We covered a variety of topics, including ways to protect against consumer fraud, the tools that are available to help select an nursing home, and the issues that commonly arise related to estate planning.  We discussed the simple fact that the best way to confront many of the challenges that face senior citizens is to be prepared in advance in case tragedy or a difficult situation does arise.

Thanks again to AARP Chapter 824 for inviting me to spend the afternoon with them.  It is a great organization made up of caring and thoughtful people dedicated to helping each other out.

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