Tax issues. Legal documents. Probate. These topics are not for the timid, but learning about them is beneficial, especially for seniors. This is what inspired Judy Avner, our new Coordinator of Social Engagement, to launch the NNORC Breakfast Club.
This monthly forum is giving seniors an opportunity to come together, nosh on a bagel, socialize and learn useful information. The idea is to bring in guest speakers from the community who can simplify complex topics, provide new information and stimulate discussion.
“Often times, seniors are looking for a way to get together at the beginning of the day to visit and talk about the events of the day. Later in the day they get busy and the time for conversation and reflection seems to have been replaced by other appointments and activities,” said Avner. The NNORC Breakfast Club gives seniors an opportunity to gather early in the day, have a bite to eat and discuss a range of useful topics.
The first two Breakfast Club sessions addressed critically important legal issues and featured two attorneys with expertise in elder law. Kim Verner, Esq., from the Herzog Law Firm discussed Legal Documents Every Senior Needs to Have, such as durable powers of attorney, living wills, healthcare proxies and more. And Steven Levy, Esq. discussed Probate and How to Avoid It. These monthly meetings are held at the Albany JCC from 9:30–11:00 a.m. are designed to provide practical information that directly affects seniors.
“We are grateful to the Albany JCC for lending us a room to host our Breakfast Club,” said Avner. “It’s a central location for seniors to gather and we’re hoping for a great turnout for our first meeting.”