Senior Health
The Baby Boomers have influenced and shaped almost every aspect of American life. As the years go by, they will also change the way the world thinks about aging.
Many boomers are healthier and expect to live longer than previous generations. Many also want to live in active retirement communities, assisted-living facilities geared for more active lifestyles or their own homes.
The more financial assets individuals have, the better position they will be in to hire caregivers who will to help maintain their independence.
Some resources that can help with these services are investments such as IRAs, annuities or personal savings; long-term care insurance; estate planning; and planned giving.
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital will host a workshop that will teach people born between 1946 and 1964 how to develop retirement income, how to take advantage of long-term care insurance and the benefits of in-home care.
For information: Lolly Hansen Senior Center, 831-4230; or the San Joaquin County
Department of Aging Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, www.calmedicare.org.
• Pam Warta and Cindy Gustafson are certified senior advisers with Comfort Keepers.
At a glance
WHAT: Baby Boomers workshop
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
WHERE: Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, 1420 N. Tracy Blvd.
INFO: 832-1333