LIVE WEBINAR
Planning for the Future: Aging Adults & Their Adult Children Working Together.
Moderator:
Julie Derry, MBA, Certified Senior Advisor
Julie Derry is a Certified Senior Advisor™ and a Co-Founder of Aging123, an organization providing no-cost, personalized support to older adults and families in exploring Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and In-Home Care options. Julie is the founding President of the San Diego Chapter of the National Placement and Referral Alliance, Immediate Past Chair of San Diego Oasis Lifelong Learning, and a Board Member at Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers.
Topics:
1. Awareness of the Signs of Decreasing Independence: Having A Conversation with Aging Parents
As parents age, changes in health, behavior, and daily functioning can signal a loss of independence. Adult children and caregivers should be observant and proactive—recognizing early warning signs before a crisis occurs. Maintaining open communication, ensuring safety, and balancing respect for autonomy are key. This outline provides guidance for assessing independence, identifying red flags, and exploring appropriate care and living options.
Speaker:
Paul Dores PhD
Paul Dores is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Ph.D., BCBA-D). His primary areas of specialization include Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia, Autism, and Severe Behavior Disorders. With over 50 years of professional experience, he has worked in a wide range of settings, including homes, public and private schools, residential facilities, and institutional environments.
2. Legal & Estate Planning: Key Considerations for Seniors and Their Families
Without the right planning, families often face expensive, time-consuming court processes and unexpected costs for legal fees, caregiving, and disputes. Proactive estate and incapacity planning helps reduce stress, avoid unnecessary court oversight, and ensures your wishes are honored.
Speaker:
Rachel M. Allums, Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law; Allums Law, APC
Rachel M. Allums, Esq. is an experienced attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their wealth, health, and peace of mind. Through her practice at Allums Law, APC, she provides personalized guidance in estate planning, probate, and trust administration, ensuring that each client's unique needs and goals are met with care and precision.
3. Aging in Place In Your Own Home
Aging in place means remaining safely and comfortably in one's own home as long as possible while maintaining independence and quality of life. We will explore the essential components that make successful aging in place possible—social connection, home maintenance and safety, in-home care, nutrition, transportation, medication management, and support for activities of daily living (ADLs). Understanding these elements helps individuals and families plan proactively to support well-being, dignity, and peace of mind.
Speaker:
Faezeh Nemati
Owner of ComForCare Home Care in North San Diego
Faya Nemati is the Owner of ComForCare Home Care in North San Diego, where she has been dedicated to helping older adults age safely and independently at home since 2017. She is DementiaWise® and Parkinson Pathway Certified and is currently pursuing her Certified Senior Advisor designation. Inspired by her own family's caregiving experience, Faya combines professional expertise with genuine compassion to support families through every stage of aging with dignity and care.
4. Finding and Moving Into Supported Living: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care
One of the biggest decisions older adults and families face is when and how to transition from living at home to a more supportive environment. Whether it's to simplify life, get extra help, or ensure safety and companionship, the process can feel overwhelming. We'll walk through how to find the right supported living community from — Independent Living to Assisted Living and Memory Care — and how to manage the move itself with the right team of professionals.
Speaker:
Amanda Gast, CSA, CDP
Oasis Senior Advisors
Amanda Gast is the owner of Oasis Senior Advisors, San Diego Inland. As a San Diego native, Amanda is excited to be part of a team helping fellow Southern Californians and their families in time of need. She is a U. S. Air Force veteran who also spent 17 years with a local Digital Marketing agency where she had the opportunity to work in Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources. The forefront of Amanda's career has always involved a people-first approach, and she was happy to transition that experience into Senior Advising. Amanda is passionate about giving back to her community and enriching peoples lives. She experienced first-hand the various medical, emotional, financial and social needs of her grandparents, as well the subsequent emotional toll the entire process took on the family. Amanda now helps to remove a portion of that burden from local families and helps guide them in times of transition to maintain a healthy and dignified future for our seniors.
5. Using Equity in Your Home to Pay for Care
As the costs of long-term care continue to rise, many older adults and families are exploring ways to use home equity to fund in-home assistance, assisted living, or medical expenses. This presentation explains what home equity is, outlines the main financial options for accessing it, and discusses the benefits, risks, and considerations involved. By understanding these choices, individuals can make informed decisions that protect both their care needs and financial security.
Speaker:
Aaron Johnson
Sr. Mortgage Advisor; America One Mortgage Group
Licensed Mortgage Originator 2015 and Licensed California Real Estate Broker 1994
Aaron Johnson is a trusted mortgage advisor with decades of experience guiding families and investors through the home financing process with clarity, care, and confidence. Since 1985, he has helped hundreds of clients build wealth through smart, strategic mortgage decisions.
Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 9, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Location
This is a webinar, and you must register to receive the Zoom link.
Fees/Admission
Free for Chamber members and non-members.
Contact Information
Julie Derry
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