Life Planning Plus Hosted by Valerie Bachert in partnership with the Ocoee Regional Senior Resource Network and Hearth Hospice First Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM in Flex Space upstairs The August meeting will be in the Hiwassee Room as the Flex room is being used for a computer class. August 5 – Hospice, Palliative Care & Comfort-Focused Care Living Fully Until the End: What Hospice Really Means - Hospice vs. palliative care - When hospice is appropriate - Family and caregiver support - Addressing common fears September 1 – Veterans Benefits & Healthcare Planning Honoring Service Through Knowledge: VA Benefits Explained - VA healthcare and insurance options - Aid & Attendance benefits - How hospice and home care integrate with VA services - Veteran advocacy resources October 6 – Paying for Care: Medicare, Medicaid & Long-Term PlanningWhat Pays for What—and What Doesn’t - Medicare basics and limitations - Medicaid eligibility for seniors - Spend-down realities - Long-term care insurance overview November 3 – Caregivers & Family Planning Caring for the Caregivers: Planning as a Family - Choosing caregivers - Preventing burnout - Family communication strategies - Community and respite resources December 1 – Reflection, Resources & Planning Ahead Putting It All Together - Reviewing key lessons from the series - Helpful local and regional resources - Preparing for the year ahead - Open Q&A and participant discussion