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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? 
1. Hospitalization
2. Falls/Functional Loss
3. Dementia/Cognitive Loss
4. Spousal/Partner Illness or Loss
5. Home Upkeep Issues

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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. 
PLAN YOUR LIFESPAN
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Resources
​A Guide to Orchestrating Your Life as You Age
​Advance Directives
The Conversation
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​Bring Clarity to Your Financial Records
Positive Psychology



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