Senior Living Decisions 101
Finding and understanding senior living options can be overwhelming and confusing. The many options include life plan communities, assisted living, memory care, residential care homes, respite services, home care, skilled nursing and hospice. How do we make the right choice and when should we consider a move? What resources are available for downsizing and moving? Attendees will gain an understanding of the range of senior housing options and know what questions to ask to make informed decisions for themselves and/or their family members.
Presented by Jane Fisher
Jane Fisher, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), along with her husband, Kevin O'Rourke, is owner of Oasis Senior Advisors of South Central and Southeastern CT, a company that provides personalized services for older adults and their families who are seeking independent living, assisted living, memory care and other services & resources. The Oasis Senior Advisor process includes an in-depth consultation to identify personal preferences and funding options, a personalized list of housing options, and tours of preferred communities with an advisor. The service is free for seniors and their families.
Jane graduated Summa Cum Laude from Quinnipiac College with a bachelor's degree in health services administration. She currently serves on the Board of the Wallingford Senior Center, and the United Way of Meriden & Wallingford, and she is a member of the Rotary Club of Wallingford and Personal Historians Northeast Network.
Following a distinguished career as a retirement community administrator and a licensed nursing home administrator, Jane earned a master's degree in Library & Information Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a master's degree in Public Administration from CUNY-Baruch College. She has extensive experience working in libraries, including various positions at the New York Public Library. She served as the Director of the Wallingford Public Library from 2013-2023.