Location: Online

Starts: Thursdays: February 20th ; February 27th ; March 6th ; March 13th ; March 20th and March 27th, 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm PST via zoom

Expert: Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, C-ASWCM // CEO Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Care Association

Class Description: This popular Light House class first launched in 2021 and was featured in the Wall Street Journal. It remains one of our most requested classes, and we are pleased to offer it again.

No child ever looks forward to “that” conversation—the one about how to care for aging parents. When siblings or other family members are involved, it can be a mix of relief and challenge. If you’re all on the same page, each of you stepping up with clear responsibilities, it’s a true blessing. But when there’s friction, disagreements, or a lack of coordination, it can make an already difficult situation even more overwhelming.

As parents enter their later years, change is rarely embraced. It’s not just a major shift for them—it’s an unfamiliar, often chaotic experience for adult children as well. Navigating decisions about their health, comfort, and dignity can be emotionally draining and fraught with tension. Add in the pressure of high emotions, and the strain can feel unbearable. But here's where sharing knowledge and learning from others can be transformative.

Understanding what to expect and being informed about your options can significantly ease the process. It can reduce the emotional load and help you make decisions that prioritize your parents' well-being while protecting your peace of mind. This is where the power of sharing experiences becomes crucial—by learning from others who have walked this path, you gain insight that can make all the difference.

In this 6-part series, we’ll explore the challenges and decisions that every family will eventually face. Our parents, at their most vulnerable, will rely on us to navigate a complex web of emotional, physical, and logistical hurdles. This series will help bridge the divide between generations and foster family unity during a time when it’s needed most. We’ll discuss essential topics like long-distance caregiving, recognizing signs of aging and declining health, minimizing risks to their physical, emotional, and financial well-being, and adapting their living spaces for safety. We’ll also delve into the financial aspects—how to manage their estate, navigate probate, and access the best possible care without draining resources—yours or theirs.

Aging is inevitable. At some point, most of us will face the reality of outliving our parents. While each situation is unique, the challenges that come with the loss of independence, health, and mobility can be monumental for everyone involved. The key to facing this moment with less stress, both emotionally and financially, lies in being informed, prepared, and, most importantly, in sharing what you’ve learned with others. When we learn together, we can face this inevitable life cycle with strength, empathy, and clarity. By sharing your knowledge and experiences, you help not just your own family, but others as well—creating a community of support that can make this profound transition just a little bit easier.