3752 - Aging in Place: Planning for Real Life (Stephanie Tarpley)
Course Description
Instructor: Stephanie Tarpley
We spend years planning for retirement, but many people spend far less time thinking about how they want to live as they grow older. This course takes a practical and realistic look at aging in place and the many decisions, challenges, and opportunities that can come with it. Topics include staying socially connected, building support networks, caregiving realities, housing and senior living options, transportation, finances, planning, and adapting when life does not go as expected.
Not everyone has access to expensive retirement communities or ideal situations, making flexibility, community connections, and informed decision making even more important. Through presentations, shared resources, practical examples, and conversation, participants will explore ways to remain engaged, supported, and better prepared for the future.
Bio: Program Manager for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Emory University. She holds a MS in Applied Gerontology and a BS in Disability Services, has over a decade of experience working in aging, caregiving, lifelong learning, and community-based programs serving older adults. Stephanie is passionate about helping adults stay informed, connected, and engaged as they navigate aging and life transitions.