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Thursday July 24, 2025
Kristin Mertz

12th Annual Aging Better Expo! August 13th 2025 

Join us for our premiere event of the year, where older adults, caregivers, families, and professionals come together to connect, learn, and celebrate aging well!
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Thursday July 24, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Fitness with Encore Village 

Join us for a fun and safe virtual fitness class led by one of the skilled physical therapists from Encore Village. This gentle, full-body workout is designed to support your strength, balance, and overall wellbeing — all from the comfort of your home. Perfect for all fitness levels, the class offers expert guidance to help you stay active, energized, and moving with confidence.
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Tuesday July 22, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Understand Behaviors of a Person Living with Dementia 

Caring for a Person Living with Dementia experiencing behaviors can be difficult. Understanding why behaviors occur and strategies to prevent behaviors is important to the outcomes. Interaction with the person and identifying triggers will help the person become less anxious, reducing behaviors. Learn strategies that can help avoid using pharmacological strategies for behaviors.
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Tuesday July 15, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Retirement Challenges 

This session offers key tips on managing expenses, building a sustainable budget, and making smart financial choices in retirement. Whether you're newly retired or planning ahead, learn how to make your money last.
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Wednesday July 09, 2025
Kristin Mertz

New Blog Post 

Join us for an engaging presentation focused on helping you feel your best and maintain your independence. It offers valuable guidance on making healthier lifestyle choices and staying informed about preventive care. You'll learn simple, effective strategies to improve your nutrition, increase physical activity, reduce stress, and take a more active role in your overall well-being. This presentation is all about giving you the tools and confidence to make positive changes and lead a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Wednesday July 09, 2025
Kristin Mertz

The 3 “D”s of Confusion: Dementia, Depression and Delirium 

Define dementia, depression and delirium, their symptoms, and diagnosis of these conditions. Learn therapeutic and medical approaches to the Three “D” s, and gain strategies for approaching a person who is experiencing these.
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Wednesday June 25, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Table Talk Series™: Find Independence Thru Long-Term Care Insurance Planning 

As we approach Independence Day, it's a great time to think about our personal Independence as we age. Join Carol Brandt, Founder of Brandt Financial Concepts Inc. and Certified Long-Term Care professional to learn what long-term care insurance can do for us with real life examples of plans, options, costs, and steps to take for preserving assets and maintaining our freedom.
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Wednesday June 25, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Dilemmas of Caregiving: From Burnout to Self-Care 

The diagnosis of dementia is a call-to-action. But not being prepared and unfamiliar in the role can cause havoc on your personal mental and physical health. In this webinar, we will talk about what causes the stress of caregiving, how to identify that you’re under considerable strain, and how it not only affects you both mentally and physically, but how it affects your caregiving skills. Learn some techniques to de-stress and reinforce that it is OK to take care of yourself, while taking care of others.
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Tuesday June 17, 2025
Kristin Mertz

Seated Pilates 

Join us for a gentle, seated Pilates class! This low-impact workout focuses on improving posture, flexibility, balance, and core strength — all from the comfort of a chair. Perfect for those with limited mobility or looking for a safe, supportive way to stay active. No experience needed — just bring yourself and a smile!
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Monday June 16, 2025
Kristin Mertz

How to Access Your Military Records from the National Archives 

In this session, veterans, their families, and caregivers will learn the step-by-step process for requesting discharge documents and medical records from the National Archives, ensuring that they have the necessary information for benefits and personal use.
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