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What’s Next? A Little Nosh, A Little Learning on Life’s Next Chapters
Tuesday, April 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for a practical, informative, interactive, and compassionate conversation about life’s later chapters from a panel of trusted community experts. You’ll hear about housing transitions and downsizing, elder care services, hospice and end-of life care, and Jewish funeral practices from local professionals.
The Panel will feature:
- Rabbi Joshua Ackerman, JSSA Hospice Chaplin and Chelsea Swink, JSSA Hospice RN Clinical Intake Director – Compassionate end-of-life care and family support
- Shirah Cohen, Senior Real Estate Specialist (RLAHre.com) – Realtor specializing in later-life transitions, downsizing, and aging-related housing decisions
- Ellen Suls MacDonald, Community Liaison, Northern Virginia Jewish Funerals – Jewish funeral traditions, rituals and guidance
- Vanessa Rosengart, Aging Lifecare Manager, Elder Care Consultants (eldercc.com) – Aging life care management, care coordination, advocacy, and guidance to help older adults and their families navigate complex care decisions, aging transitions, and long-term care planning.
Moderated by Shari Berman, Pozez JCC Adult Enrichment Director
Through real-life scenarios, panelists will address the questions families often avoid—but need to ask. There will be time for Q&A and exploring resources after the presentations. Light refreshments will be served. Come learn, ask questions, and leave better prepared for what’s next.
Fee: Complimentary. Registration required.
This program has been made possible by a generous sponsorship by Northern Virginia Jewish Funerals.
Questions? Contact Shari.Berman@theJ.org or 703.537.3068.
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