As people age, different challenges arise. Today’s seniors are more vibrant, active and living longer than at any time in history. It’s a great time to be a senior!

There are challenges each senior faces. Can I afford to keep my home? Where will I live if I move? Do I need assistance? Can I meet my own transportation and housekeeping needs?

Families of seniors have roles to play, too, especially if a loved one begins to suffer memory loss.

In this edition of the Symetra Community Series, three experts on different aspects of aging, address issues that all of us will either face for our loved ones or for ourselves.

Denise Klein interview
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As the Executive Director of Senior Services in King County, Washington, Denise Klein oversees thousands of volunteers who provide housing, transportation, education, and other services for seniors. This model program is part of a national network of organizations helping seniors and their families understand benefits available.

For more information, visit http://www.seniorservices.org/.

Dr. Connie Smith interview
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A geriatrician with Evergreen Healthcare located near Seattle, Washington, Dr. Smith has keen insight into special health issues that seniors face. Dr. Smith explains common misconceptions about memory loss in seniors, and how it may be treated.

For more information on special senior health issues, visit http://www.evergreenhealthcare.org/services/network/
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Don Smith interview
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“It’s never too late and never too early,” says Don Smith, Chartered Financial Consultant, “to prepare for retirement.” Mr. Smith talks candidly about costs of various types of living facilities, dealing with appreciated property, and other aspects of senior financial survival.

For more information about senior financial issues, visit http://www.emeraldcapitalpreservation.com/.