What if Elderhood was honored as a rite of passage that we prepare for early on in life? What if Elderhood was something we looked forward to? Aging is inevitable but oftentimes the years after retirement go uncelebrated, unwelcomed and unplanned. Our culture tends to view those years of life as “a slow decline toward death” instead of a whole new chapter with its own profound significance. 

“Planned Elderhood” is an intentional workshop crafted to empower people of all ages, from young adults to elders, helping you take control over your aging journey and nurture a strong sense of autonomy throughout the process. Engaging with your own mortality through planning for your death will help alleviate some of the anxieties that come with aging, allowing you to be more present and authentic in this chapter of your life. 

This workshop will provide:

     A framework for Life Review at whatever stage of life you are in.

     A detailed walkthrough of the Advanced Directive paperwork specific to New York State.

     The creation of a Compassionate Care Booklet designed by The Seventh Sense Care Collective, where you can document your bedside care and after death wishes, ensuring your preferences are honored as you age.

All of these are designed to be working documents that you can update as you and your preferences change and evolve.