EVENTS

April 16, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Woodburn Health Center, Woodburn. Geoff speaking on How to Grow Old Gracefully without Going Broke. Contact: Mary Reitan at 503-502-4509.

May 14, 2012, 11:30 a.m., Rose Villa on River Road, Portland. Geoff will speak to Rose Villa's board members about Medicaid issues. Contact: Tina Moullet at 503-652-3017.

October 16, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Willamette Falls Hospital, Oregon City, OR. Decision making will be discussed with the Alzheimer's Support Group. Contact: Sharon Brothers at 1-877-843-8374.
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Prior Events
April 11, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Gresham, OR. In-Service training for caregivers for Caring Heart Home Health Services by Julie Nimnicht. Contact Dixie Hofer at 503-848-7561.

April 2, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Woodland Heights Assisted Living, Tigard. Geoff will speak on Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, and other Elder Law and Estate Planning issues. Contact Leah Fox Lewis at 503.684.9696.

March 21, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Tigard, OR. In-Service training for caregivers for Caring Heart Home Health Services by Julie Nimnicht. Contact Dixie Hofer at 503-848-7561.

March 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Wilsonville Senior Center. How to Grow Old Gracefully without Going Broke. Contact: Mary Reitan at 503-502-4509.

March 15, 2012, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Marie Smith Center, 4616 N Albina Ave., Portland. Julie to talk about End of Life Planning. Contact Alison Bookman at 503-802-0453.

February 9, 2012, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Beaverton Library. Long-term Care, Asset Protection, Medicaid. Contact: Bev Collin at 503-297-5858.

February 7, 2012, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Pacific Gardens. Elder Law and Financial Concerns. Contact: Ann Happel at 503-253-4920.

January 24, 2012, 2:00-3:30 p.m., Milwaukie Center. Step by Step: Completing Your Advance Directive. Contact: Abby Kennedy at 503-653-8100.

October 20, 2011, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Thelma's Place. Geoff's "How to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Going Broke" presentation covers asset protection, Veteran’s benefits, Medicare, long-term care insurance, in-home care issues, and Medicaid. 352 NW 2nd Ave, Canby, OR. Contact Mary Reitan at 503-502-4509.

October 19, 2011, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Providence Milwaukie Hospital. Geoff will speak to family caregivers and other members of the public about long-term care and other elder law/aging issues. Contact Mary Ann Hard at 503-650-5724.

October 18, 2011, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Parkinson's Support Group. Geoff will speak on Elder Law issues. Address: Mt. Hood Medical Center, Cascade Building, 24700 SE Stark, Portland, OR. Contact: Patty Brost at 503-761-2792.

October 13, 2011, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Sellwood Landing Assisted Living. Geoff will speak on Estate Planning for Elder Law. Address: 8517 SE 17th Avenue, Portland, OR. Contact: Richard Glenn at 503-542-4800.

October 6, 2011, 1:30 p.m., Rose Villa on River Road. Geoff will be one of three attorneys discussing Medicaid. Address: 13505 SE River Road, Portland, OR 97222. Contact: Debbie Senestraro at 503-652-3280

July 19, 2011, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Rose Villa on River Road. Geoff will speak on how to qualify for Medicaid. 13505 SE River Road, Portland, OR 97222. Contact: Rachel Rushing at 503-652-3044.

July, 25, 2011, 3:00-5:00 p.m., SPIN meeting at Avamere Crestview. Geoff will speak on the recent changes to Medicaid laws.

July 7, 2011, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital. Geoff will speak to this caregiver support group about estate planning, Medicaid, and other issues of interest to caregivers. 1040 NW 22nd, Building 2, 1st Floor Conference Room. Contact: Christen Moore, MSW, CSWA, at 503-413-6927.

March 14, 2011, 9:00-10:00 a.m., MassMutual Financial Group. Geoff will speak to financial planners on Elder Care and Long-Term Care Planning.

March 9, 2011, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Milwaukie Center. Recent changes in Medicaid Law. Address: 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie, OR. Contact: Abby Kennedy at 503-653-8100 or akennedy@co.clackamas.or.us.

March 8, 2011, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Pacific Gardens. Alzeimer's Support Group. Address: 17309 NE Glisan Street. Contact: Alisa Clark at 503-253-4920 or pacificgardens-ADM@jeaseniorliving.net.

March 4, 2011, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Thelma's Place. How to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Going Broke. Topics include asset protection, Veteran’s benefits, Medicare, long-term care insurance, in-home care issues, and Medicaid. Address: 352 NW 2nd Ave, Canby, OR. Contact: Mary Reitan at (503)502-4509.

February 10, 2011, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Courtyard at Mt. Tabor. Geoff will talk about How to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Going Broke. Topics include asset protection, Veteran’s benefits, Medicare, long-term care insurance, in-home care issues, and Medicaid. Address: 6125 SE Division Street, Portland. Contact: Kevin Churchman at (503) 688-6908.

February 16, 2011, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Oswego Springs Assisted Living. Changes in Medicaid Law/End-of-Life Care. Address: 11552 SW Lesser Road, Portland. Contact: Kirsten Von Allmen at (503) 542-4747 or OswegoSprings-LED@emeritus.com.

February 18, 2011, 1:00-1:45 p.m., MassMutual Financial Group. Geoff will speak to MassMutual planners during their Quarterly Meeting on Special Needs Planning.

October 22, (2010) 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Portland Expo Center at the Portland Boomer Expo. Geoff will talk about Planning for Our Parents. Discussion includes legal tools that can be helpful to our parents including powers of attorney, advance directives for health care, and guardianships/conservatorships. He will also cover home care, new Medicare laws and other caring matters for the aging. 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland. www.portlandboomerexpo.com.

October 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.: West Hills Village at the OLTCSWA Conference. Geoff will talk about Life Sustaining Measures. 5711 SW Multnomah Blvd. Portland. Contact Jill Irey at 406-544-5063 or jill.irey@gmail.com.

September 19, 12:15-2:00 p.m.: Lake Grove Presbyterian Church. Geoff Bernhardt on Caring for Our Aging Parents. Topics include home care (costs, Medicaid) and caring matters (hospice, transitions). 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego. Contact Pastor Libby Boatwright at 503-636-5656. www.lakegrovepres.org

June 10, 1:00-3:00 p.m.: Elsie Stuhr Center. Geoff will talk with the Alzheimer's Support Group about legal & financial questions and concerns when a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease. 5550 SW Hall Blvd., Beaverton. Contact Bev Collin 503-297-5858.

May 24, 3:00-5:00 p.m.: SPIN event at Oswego Springs. Geoff will speak about life sustaining measures at the next SPIN meeting. SPIN (Senior Provider Information Network): http://www.spinportland.org/index.htm. 11520 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas. Contact Karri Bolman at karrib@metrowest.fm.

May 21, 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Avamere at Hillsboro. Geoff will touch on a variety of subjects including advance directives for health care, powers of attorney, conservatorships, guardianships, long-term care costs, veteran's benefits, Medicaid, wills, and more. 2000 SE 30th Street, Hillsboro. Contact Wendy Whitted at 503-693-9944.

May 16, 2:40-2:50 p.m.: Lake Oswego Adult Community Center. Geoff will present "Supporting Your Desired Lifestye: Legal Aspects & Financial Issues" at the To Move or Not to Move: Lifestyle Options for Older Adults housing fair in Lake Oswego. There will be several vendors at this event, covering topics that include independent living, adult foster care, memory care, active retirement communities, and the role of geriatric care managers. 505 G Avenue, Lake Oswego.

May 11, 6:00 p.m.: Pacific Gardens Alzheimer's Care. Geoff will speak to this Alzheimer's support group about issues of concern including guardianships, powers of attorney, conservatorships, and money management. 17309 NE Glisan Street
Portland. Contact Alisa Clark at 503-253-4920.