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Join us for a live and interactive discussion with Nancy Ruffner as she shares her story of a Patient Advocate becoming a patient. Nancy will discuss what it was like to to plan and execute two major life events; the decision to move and then an important medical encounter. Getting through to the other side(s) as a solo!
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12:22:48 From zahida hasan : hi, Zahida from Briarwood
12:28:44 From Nancy Feeney : Would you report those links? I switched to my laptop and I dont have access to them anymore
12:29:42 From Beatrice Siaw : shiip
12:29:45 From Beatrice Siaw : ?
12:33:54 From Theresa Kashin : first thing to set up --- your bed! at least you can sleep when you're exhausted
12:34:40 From Glenna Crooks : Who was the reference you mentioned after College Hunks Hauling Junk? It sounded like someone who did unpacking? Is that right?
12:35:07 From Beatrice Siaw : it's hard to find resources as a solo ager, even people with family it's hard
12:35:27 From Elaine Honig : What was the distance from her former home to the new digs!!
12:35:40 From Jan Brito : Professional move managers are a good resource for solo agers
12:35:51 From retta Young : can she give the breakdown of SHIP again
12:36:05 From retta Young : and SNIP
12:36:12 From Beatrice Siaw : what draw you to greenville?
12:36:25 From Glenna Crooks : This is SO, SO great!
12:37:41 From Margie Yohn : You were so brave!
12:37:51 From Beatrice Siaw : very brave
12:38:32 From Theresa Kashin : Count on unexpected expenses!
12:38:45 From Elaine Honig : If you don't mind answering - what is your age bracket Nancy?
12:39:03 From Myra Johnson : You have a good sense of problem-solving skills!
12:39:29 From Beatrice Siaw : I'm working with an aging group and could you mention if public transit is a good use for aging people?
12:40:20 From Beatrice Siaw : how where you able to choose the best pcps as well as the best health care? did ?ou research this before moving to greenville?
12:41:41 From zahida hasan : Nancy is so verse when she speaks using today's language...
12:43:52 From Johanna Levitt to Hosts and panelists : Next Door Neighbor is available in many regions. Like a local Facebook group.
12:45:25 From Patrice Acer : Nancy you are an infinite source not only of inspiration, but of intelligent advice and references. Every time I hear you speak I learn something new!
12:46:31 From Barb Dewell : Nancy, do you have a website?
12:47:14 From Tracee Garner : The website is on each slide www.nancyruffner.com
12:47:44 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Here is Nancy's website https://www.nancyruffner.com/
12:47:58 From Barb Dewell : Thanks, Tracee! I've been looking at it the whole presentation!
12:48:37 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Here are all of Nancy's resources PODS pods.com EX https://www.pods.com/moving-services/moving-checklist
Genworth Cost of Care https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html
City Data https://www.city-data.com/
Liveability Liveability.com EX: https://livability.com/topics/where-to-live-now/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-best-place-to-live/
Forbes Cost of Living Calculator https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/real-estate/cost-of-living-calculator/
Moving.com https://www.moving.com/tips/your-checklist-for-moving-to-another-state/
SHIP or SHIIP https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-is-a-state-health-insurance-assistance-program-and-how-can-it-help-me
Vitals https://www.vitals.com/
Healthgrades https://www.healthgrades.com/
Hospital Safety Grade - Leapfrog Report https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/
Medicare HospitalCompare
Five Wishes https://www.fivewishes.org/
12:48:45 From Cynde Mercer to Hosts and panelists : How did you find/select your emergency contacts, POA folks, personal helpers, especially in a new town?
12:49:56 From Althea Halchuck : Nancy is also a great coach. I'm also a Patient Advocate and she's helped me many times with her solid business advice.
12:52:17 From Patrice Acer : Ditto Althea’s comment! Nancy has helped me many times, both professionally and personally.
12:53:19 From Elaine Honig : At the Airbnb did you have a nurse come in to help you?
12:54:07 From jd pl to Hosts and panelists : this is so informative, Nancy is an inspiration!
12:54:13 From Glenna Crooks : The point of my NetworkSage work is that 'when you know the right people, your life will go better.' There's no better example of that than what's happening here today. Knowing Steve led me to meeting Nancy and now Nancy is doing the most amazing overview of these types of life events and I will be far more prepared if I ever face them. I've already contacted College Hunks Hauling Junk and they're going to help me move some things around in my place. Wow, were they good!
12:54:58 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : Nancy Ruffner
Healthcare navigation, eldercare & successful aging
919.628.4428
nancy@nancyruffner.com
www.nancyruffner.com
12:55:38 From Glenna Crooks : When Nancy's videos arrive, I drop everything to listen. If anyone listening is not on her list, consider joining. Nancy ROCKS!
12:56:00 From Barb Dewell : Wow, bravo! This was a fabulous presentation, thank you!
12:56:12 From Rich Marquart : how do you copy some of these links?
12:56:37 From Maria Salerno : Nancy, congratulations! Wonderful presentation. A great lot of useful information.
12:57:04 From Jan Brito : Jan Brito, Capital Senior Solutions. Helping older adults through late in life move transitions. capitalseniorsolutions.com. jan.brito@compass.com. 301-646-5774. A Positive Aging Champion. Serving Montgomery County Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia
12:57:14 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : I'm working with an aging group and I wanted to pick your brain about how public transit has helped or is helpful for older people who move to a new city?
12:58:22 From Tracee Garner : Public transit is also important for your getting around but also for hiring caregivers, you cannot live in a rural area and expect to get caregivers to you nor have a lot to choose from.
12:59:11 From Glenna Crooks : Got to jump for another call. This was so awesome!
12:59:49 From Tracee Garner : Hello Everyone attending. I have Steve’s permission to let you know that our organization in Northern Virginia will be running the Aging Solo 6 Week course starting this coming Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1 p.m. If you desire to know more, please see more about the course/registration here: https://bit.ly/3vtKbdA
Alternatively you can email or call me, Tracee Garner trace eg@ecnv.org from the ENDepenedence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) to learn more. I’ll post this toward the end of the class. Classes start Monday so don’t delay. We won’t offer it again until the Fall.
13:00:33 From Alice FISHER to Hosts and panelists : I am a member of a small group that is helping someone who has a difficult cancer……that requires transportation and someone to attend various medical meetings. I’m going to suggest a number of folks to listen to this show
13:01:15 From Brandon Cantrell : Regarding transportation options and transportation planning, the Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety has a free transportation planning tool: https://www.roadsafeseniors.org/build-your-road-map
13:01:26 From Susan Jones : Greenville is close to Clemson. Both Raleigh and Clemson have strong universities
13:01:28 From Theresa Kashin : resources can be good on paper, but in reality can be a dud.
13:01:45 From Beatrice Siaw : very true theresa!
13:01:48 From Catherine Freedberg to Hosts and panelists : Steve, this is hugely helpful. Of all your resources on solo aging, one of the best presentations ever!! This was an ideal blend of general excellent preparatory, moving., settling in advice and practical items to tend to AND special resources to use. Thank you and Brava Nancy. You are a jewel!! Come back.
13:02:32 From Jan Brito : Free Monthly Downsizer’s Club First Friday monthly via Zoom. Register at the Seminars page at capitalseniorsolutions.com. Next one is April 15th at 11 am EST
13:02:41 From Jan Brito : Sorry - April 5th
13:03:42 From Steve Gurney - ProAging Community : SHIP or SHIIP https://www.ncoa.org/article/what-is-a-state-health-insurance-assistance-program-and-how-can-it-help-me
13:04:51 From Elaine Honig : Is there anything that Nancy discarded that she wishes she had kept?
13:05:26 From Kris O’Keefe : Nancy is awesome! Thanks for sharing so much of your journey.
13:05:52 From Jan Brito : Nancy - you are an amazing resource!!
13:06:15 From Lee Morrow to Hosts and panelists : Thank you Nancy! You have inspired me, and I see myself in you. I’m a solo-ager - 60 yr old RN of 30+ years, who loves to help, but hates to ask for help! Thank you for sharing your lessons.
13:06:47 From Tracee Garner : Hello Everyone attending. I have Steve’s permission to let you know that our organization in Northern Virginia will be running the Aging Solo 6 Week course starting this coming Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1 p.m. If you desire to know more, please see more about the course/registration here: https://bit.ly/3vtKbdA
Alternatively you can email or call me, Tracee Garner traceeg@ecnv.org from the ENDepenedence Center of Northern Virginia (ECNV) to learn more. I’ll post this toward the end of the class. Classes start Monday so don’t delay. We won’t offer it again until the Fall.
13:07:01 From Pamela Houghtaling : The Triangle area of North Carolina, especially Cary and Raleigh, offers a wealth of retirement opportunities. I am moving back soon!
13:07:21 From Tracee Garner : Thanks so much Steve.
13:08:36 From Patrice Acer : Sharing your journey definitely helps others. Thanks for being you. You go girl!
13:08:38 From Theresa Kashin : Thank you.
13:09:00 From Sally Swank : Many thanks!
13:09:15 From Lee Morrow to Hosts and panelists : Thank you Steve!
13:09:18 From Carolyn Kivela : Nancy Ruffner is AWESOME!!! Have taken many, many, many classes that she has taught!
13:09:19 From Elaine Honig : I'm in awe of this woman!!
13:09:28 From Stephanie Barnes to Hosts and panelists : PHENOMENAL Presentation!!!!!
13:09:28 From Anne Detweiler : Thank you so much! Wonderful, helpful information
13:09:33 From Tracee Garner : Congratulations Steve.So awesome
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