Concept:
A dynamic, deeply personalized 12-week journey that empowers older adults to build a complete, customized plan for their future, one that reflects their unique health, financial, relational, and emotional reality.
Target Audience:
Adults aged 55 and above
What You will Learn:
- A personalized, adaptable blueprint for aging well across four key domains: physical, emotional, social, and financial
- Increased confidence in making decisions about healthcare, finances, and living arrangements
- Clarity on personal values and goals, with tools to align daily life and long-term plans accordingly
- A ready-to-share document to guide conversations with family and care providers
- A more profound sense of autonomy, purpose, and preparedness for the future
Outcome:
Participants walk away with a clear, customized, and living planfor aging well, encompassing physical, emotional, social, and financial aspects. It’s a tool they can share with family or bring to care providers to maintain independence and empowerment.
Curriculum
- 12 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
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- Week 1: “Foundations: Taking Ownership of Your Aging Journey”Introduction to the course and its purpose Self-assessment: Where are you now in your aging journey? Defining what aging well means to you1
- Week 2: “Physical Wellness: Honoring the Body You Live In”1
- Week 3: “Emotional Resilience: Building a Healthy Inner Life”Exploring emotional health, stress, and coping strategies Tools for cultivating peace, gratitude, and purpose Mindfulness and mood tracking practices1
- Week 4: “Mental Vitality: Staying Sharp and Engaged”Keeping your brain active and curious Embracing lifelong learning and creativity Managing cognitive changes with intention1
- Week 5: “Social Connections: Designing Your Support Network”Mapping your current social web Strengthening relationships that matter Preventing isolation and staying engaged with your community1
- Week 6: “Living Arrangements: Creating a Place That Supports You”1
- Week 7: “Financial Clarity: Planning With Confidence”Reviewing income, expenses, and future projections Planning for care, housing, and long-term needs Aligning your spending with your values and lifestyle goals1
- Week 8: “Care and Medical Decisions: Being Proactive, Not Reactive”Building your healthcare preferences and directives Creating or updating Advance Care Plans Choosing advocates and understanding your rights1
- Week 9: “Legacy and Meaning: Living a Life That Matters”What do you want to pass on—stories, values, lessons, or assets? Writing legacy letters and ethical wills Exploring your life’s narrative and long-term impact1
- Week 10: “Bringing It Together: Drafting Your Personal Aging Blueprint”1
- Week 11: “Communicating the Plan: Inviting Others Into the Conversation”How to share your plan with family, friends, or care providers Practice having the “tough talks” Using your blueprint as a living document1
- Week 12: “Celebration and Commitment: Owning Your Future with Confidence”1
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