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Seminars, Workshops and Special Events

Elder Life Advisors, LLC leads seminars, workshops and special events. From community group talks to half-day or full-day interactive workshops, Elder Life Advisors delivers practical counsel for concerns related to aging. We often team with other qualified professionals who share our high standards of excellence.

Most scheduled events - public or private - take place in the Denver and Colorado Front Range areas. We are available for custom-designed or scheduled events locally, and out-of-state.

Presenter
Arnie Snyder, Owner, Elder Life Advisors, LLC

Arnie Snyder consults to families, helping older seniors to live more independently; to conserve financial resources; and to create a family-friendly support network. He is co-founder of Washington Park Cares, Inc., a non-profit membership community that empowers adults over age 55 to remain in their own homes and neighborhoods. For more, see About Us.

Upcoming Events

Southwest Coalition on Aging, Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Wind Crest, Highlands Ranch, Colo.

"The Village Movement and Your Community: Neighbors Helping Neighbors to Age in Place"

Speaker: Arnie Snyder, Elder Life Advisors, LLC

Event Archive

2011 National Village Gathering, October 24-26, 2011, Oakland, Calif.
"Bridging the Gap: From Start up to Sustainability"

"Innovations toward Sustainability" Panel, Tuesday October 25, 2011, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Moderator: Arnie Snyder, Washington Park Cares, Denver, Colorado. Five Village-panel highlighting innovative ways Villages are moving toward Sustainability: Wise & Health Aging, Tierrasanta Village, At Home Chesapeake, San Francisco Village, and Santa Barbara Village.

"Strategic Alliances: Ongoing Sponsorship and Business Support" Panel, Wednesday October 26, 2011, 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Speakers: Arnie Snyder, Washington Park Cares, Denver, Colorado; Peter Engstrom, At Home Chesapeake, Severna Park, MD.

Jefferson County Council on Aging, Thursday August 11, 2011, 2:00 pm; Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, Colorado. Monthly meeting, open to the public.

"The Village Movement and Your Community: Neighbors Helping Neighbors to Age in Place"
Learn how age-in-community neighborhoods, or villages, enable seniors to remain in their own homes as they age, supported by an intentional community of neighbors helping neighbors. Typically structured as a non-profit (501C3), a village’s members pay reasonable dues and enjoy access to a network of volunteers for transportation and services; trustworthy vendors; and social or educational events. Arnie Snyder, Washington Park Cares co-founder and board member, describes what a village is; what are the benefits to members and their families; and current plans for a Jefferson County pilot village, in accordance with a strategic initiative of the Jefferson County Aging Well Project.

Colorado Senior Law Day, Saturday July 23, 2011, 8 am to 2 pm; Merchandise Mart; Denver, Colorado

B
reakout session and discussion on the village movement, 11:00 am:

"The Village Movement and Your Community: Neighbors Helping Neighbors to Age in Place"
Learn how age-in-community neighborhoods, or villages, enable seniors to remain in their own homes as they age, supported by an intentional community of neighbors helping neighbors. Typically structured as a non-profit (501C3), a village’s members pay reasonable dues and enjoy access to a network of volunteers for transportation and services; trustworthy vendors; and social or educational events. Arnie Snyder, Washington Park Cares co-founder and board member, describes what a village is; what are the benefits to members and their families; and how to start a village in your neighborhood.

2011 Jefferson County Summit on Aging, Tuesday June 28, 2011, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; WaterStone Community Church; Littleton, Colorado "Jefferson County's Changing Landscape: The Aging of the Baby Boomers"

Panel presentation and discussion by Donna Mullins, M.A. Gerontology; and Arnie Snyder:
"Trends in Senior Living and the Village Movement"

The big trends in senior living are all about choices, options and settings to create more personalized care and opportunities to Age Well. An interactive look at what’s happening internationally, nationally and locally in senior living from assistive technology to pocket neighborhoods. Learn how age-in-community neighborhoods, or villages, enable seniors to remain in their own homes as they age, supported by an intentional community of neighbors helping neighbors.

Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments - Regional Advisory Council, Thursday March 31, 2011, 9:00 am; Council Offices at 15 South 7th Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Presentation and discussion:
"The Village Model for Aging in Community"
Learn how age-in-community neighborhoods, or villages, enable seniors to remain in their own homes as they age, supported by an intentional community of neighbors helping neighbors.

National Village Gathering, November 11-12, 2010, Philadelphia, PA
"Your Voice, Your Vision, Your Village"

Arnie represented Washington Park Cares, a Denver "age-in-community" village, as a panel speaker:

"Getting Started: Village 101" Panel, Thursday November 11, 2010, 1:00 - 2:15 pm
Information on startup activities of the Village model -- vetting providers, volunteer recruitment, marketing/outreach, and related tasks.

"Business Planning and Operations" Panel, Friday November 12, 2010, 11:00 am - Noon
Issues of board governance, budgeting, developing internal processes and meeting board expectations.

To request a speaking engagement or to be notified of future events, please submit a professional advisor information request or family information request.

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