Helping Seniors Maintain Independence with Social Connections

“The elder never sees the app. The family has the app. The family posts, pictures, and messages all week long. And then on Monday, mom gets a magazine in the mail with all the pictures, all the messages. Here’s what’s going on in the family, a beautiful magazine that she can hold onto and read all week long and keep it forever.” Benjamin Surmi

1. How important do you feel it is for seniors to have strong social connections?

2. What tools are available for seniors to stay connected to friends and family even when they may not be tech-savvy?

3. Why is it so important for seniors to be able to access reliable transportation when they want to go somewhere?

4. What new transportation tools are available?

5. Making sure the bills are paid on time is so important. Is there a tool designed for seniors to help?

6.  What other creative approaches to living arrangements are there for seniors?

How to Contact

Email: bms@koelschsenior.com

Tel: 360.867.1900

Web: www.koelschseniorcommunities.com

Bio:

Getting support and care for an aging adult is often one of the most frustrating experiences for any family member or friend. It’s nothing like the customer-centric experience so familiar in other areas of our lives. And working in the field is just as challenging. Benjamin is a social gerontologist passionate to design surprisingly delightful user experiences for elders, their family members, and care professionals. He drives Koelsch Communities’ Innovation Lab, wellness and lifelong learning, employee and family education, workflow design and culture initiatives

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Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney

Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com

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Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.