‘Planning for Successful Aging’ Series To Return

ONEONTA—Otsego County Office for the Aging will present its “Planning for Successful Aging” series for the second time this year. This time, it will be held in the southern part of the county, at Southside Mall in Oneonta. Each of the five presentations will begin at 1 p.m. on a Monday. Registration is required; call OFA at (607) 547-4232 or email nyconnects@otsegocounty.com.

The first lecture, on September 11, will discuss funeral pre-planning and is hosted by the Leatherstocking Chapter of the NYS Funeral Directors Association. On September 18, Helios Care will present “How to Have the Hard Talk with Loved Ones.” Alzheimer’s Association and OFA will highlight at-home age-in-place programs on September 25.

Ryan Coutlée, of Coutlée Law Office, will speak about advanced directives on October 2. Coutlée will return for the final presentation, on October 16, to discuss estate planning, trusts, Medicaid and other topics.