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SUMMARY:Happier Endings: Planning for Your Third Act and Beyond
LOCATION:Columbia Public Library\nColumbia Public Library
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DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the characters and themes in our One Read book\, a
  panel of local experts will talk about how to approach aging with confide
 nce. Panelists include: Brett Barton\, estate planning attorney with The B
 arton Law Firm\; Candi Bockenstedt\, Aging Best's director of special prog
 rams\; and Rachel Forker\, hospice care consultant with Compassus Hospice 
 and Palliative Care.\nAdults..\nhttps://dbrl.libnet.info/event/17102810
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Inspired by the themes of aging and unexpe
 cted new chapters in our <em>One Read</em> book\, "<a href="https://dbrl.b
 ibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C853996">Remarkably Bright Creatures</a>" by
  Shelby Van Pelt\, this panel brings together local experts to help you pl
 an for the years ahead. They will share practical guidance on resources fo
 r those who are aging\, legal preparation and end-of-life care so you can 
 approach your "third act" with confidence and peace of mind. Bring your qu
 estions for this informative conversation.</p>\n<p>Our panelists:</p>\n<ul
 >\n<li><strong>Brett Barton</strong>\, planning attorney&nbsp\;of The Bart
 on Law Firm\, LLC<br />Licensed to practice law in Missouri and Iowa\, Bre
 tt practices solely in the area of estate planning and all that it encompa
 sses. He has over 25 years of experience and is a frequent speaker on the 
 topic of Medicaid planning and the protection of assets from nursing home 
 spend-down.</li>\n<li><strong>Candi Bockenstedt</strong>\, director of spe
 cial programs for Aging Best\,&nbsp\;the Area Agency on Aging<br />Candi l
 eads initiatives that support aging adults\, family caregivers and communi
 ties through volunteer engagement\, transformation of rural community heal
 th and innovative caregiver support. With a background in volunteer manage
 ment and hospice\, and a passion for strengthening rural communities\, Can
 di focuses on reducing isolation\, supporting family caregivers and creati
 ng opportunities for older adults to remain engaged and connected. Candi i
 s a "sandwich" caregiver\, and her lived experience drives her to create p
 rograms that make room for joy.</li>\n<li><strong>Rachel Forker</strong>\,
  hospice care consultant with Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care<br />R
 achel Forker has served the last 14 years with Compassus. In this role\, s
 he works closely with patients\, their families and referral partners to p
 rovide education and guidance around end-of-life care. Much of her work in
 volves answering questions\, discussing goals and wishes. Supporting indiv
 iduals and their families during such a vulnerable and often stressful tim
 e is incredibly rewarding. She feels honored each day to be able to help p
 eople navigate these important decisions with compassion and clarity.</li>
 \n</ul>\n<p>Adults.</p>\n<p><a href="https://www.dbrl.org/one-read">Find o
 ut more about <em>One Read</em>.</a></p>\nhttps://dbrl.libnet.info/event/1
 7102810
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