Advanced Life Events
Expect the Unexpected
Our thanks to Mahlon (May-len) Stewart, better known as Lonnie Stewart Click to open Click to close
He is President and Board Chair of Neighbor2Neighbor in Greenwich Village, an all-volunteer community group dedicated to supporting older adults to age-in-community in New York City’s Greenwich Village. He is also an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center where he serves as the Director of Clinical Education for Columbia’s Programs in Physical Therapy. He is a board-certified Geriatric Specialist, and he is in the midst of completing his PhD work which looks at the elements that support aging-in-community in the unique environment of New York City.
Expect the Unexpected: Advanced Life Events
Although we may feel strong and healthy today, we need to realize that we are all vulnerable to unexpected Advanced Life Events. What are the Advanced Life Events that can impact your independence?
Although we may feel strong and healthy today, we need to realize that we are all vulnerable to unexpected Advanced Life Events. What are the Advanced Life Events that can impact your independence?
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1. Hospitalization
2. Falls/Functional Loss 3. Dementia/Cognitive Loss 4. Spousal/Partner Illness or Loss 5. Home Upkeep Issues Why We Do Not Plan for Advanced Life Events When you are faced with an Advanced Life Event, it will be very difficult to make decisions about what to do next. Think through the implications of these events now and feel that you have some understanding of how you will need to move ahead, you will feel more in control. Take a step forward to a more informed future. |
Plan Your Life Span
Click on the button below to access a very helpful planning tool for safely and calmly exploring each of the Advanced Life Events. As you move through, you can record important choices for your care that results in a printable instruction sheet to share with your emergency contacts. |