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Image Caption: Dr. Sara Geber, national solo aging expert, is leading a series to empower solo agers at Hillcrest on Feb. 26 at 2:00 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n
According to AARP, approximately 24 million U.S. adults aged 50 and older live alone, and that number is rising (https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/family-relationships\/solo-aging.html<\/a>).<\/p>\n The interactive presentation is based on Dr. Geber\u2019s 2018 book,\u00a0“Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers.” Participants will receive helpful planning resources as they look toward the future.<\/p>\n \u201cHillcrest is home to many solo agers, and we\u2019ve built a thriving community to support them,\u201d said Shirley Turner, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hillcrest. Under Turner’s guidance, Hillcrest has responded to the rise in solo aging by creating programs specifically for this group, including a complimentary Summer Camp event and focus groups to better understand solo agers\u2019 goals, interests and what matters most in this stage of life. As a result of Hillcrest’s efforts, the community\u2019s population of solo-aging residents has increased.<\/p>\n In the presentation, Dr. Geber will share advice on how to be your own best advocate in the years ahead and outline the steps to build a rich life, regardless of family support.\u00a0She\u2019ll<\/p>\n share options and decisions necessary to create a fulfilling life now and a secure future in the years ahead, including:<\/p>\n \u201cLooking at aging as a solo ager requires a robust approach to planning to meet unique needs in later life. We know older adults have peace of mind knowing their plans align with their goals and lifestyle, and that is the goal of our conversation at Hillcrest,\u201d said Dr. Geber.<\/p>\n Register for the session: https:\/\/liveathillcrest.org\/event\/solo-aging-series-session-two-planning-for-one-legal-and-financial-confidence-for-solo-agers\/<\/a><\/p>\n About Hillcrest<\/strong><\/p>\n Hillcrest is an upscale 501(c)(3) nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) centrally located in the San Gabriel Valley, less than 30 minutes from Los Angeles, Anaheim, Pasadena, and San Bernardino and at the gateway to the Inland Empire. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood just off Foothill Boulevard in La Verne, California, Hillcrest offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing, with an emphasis on wellness and health. For more information, visit: https:\/\/liveathillcrest.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n MEDIA CONTACTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Shonne Fegan-Ehrhardt, PR Director, 3rd3rd Marketing<\/p>\n shonne@3rd3rd.com, (847) 962-9879<\/p>\n -and\/or-<\/p>\n Shirley Turner, Director of Sales and Marketing, Hillcrest<\/p>\n sturner@livingathillcrest.org, (909) 392-4389<\/p>\n IMAGES FOR MEDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Image Caption: Hillcrest’s senior community in La Verne, Calif., is home to many solo agers, including resident Karen Watts and her puppy Gracie.<\/em><\/p>\n
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