How It Works
Think of it as a monthly conversation with someone who knows a lot about aging. But unlike a doctor’s appointment, the whole Circle learns together.
Step-by-Step Flow
1
Join
Become a member, sign up for a month-to-month conversations, cancel anytime
Come once a month
Join a live physician-led 60–75 minute Aging Navigation Circle
Learn
Explore one important aging topic through teaching, examples, and practical guidance
Take Something With You
Receive a practical tool, resource, or conversation guide
Come back next month
Because aging doesn’t happen in one conversation- at the end of each session we will leave you with just 1 thing to think about
Each Month
Before the Circle
- Each month’s topic is shared in advance
- A short Member Pulse to learn what is on the Circles mind about the upcoming topic
- An opportunity to submit questions (questions will be grouped and answered by themes)
- A preview of you will learn
Each Month
During the Circle
- Member Pulse Feedback — Consensus areas about what members have been thinking about the topic of the month
- Aging Brief — Detail highlighting “Here’s what people like you are thinking about” about our topic of the month
- Physician Deep Dive — Evidence-informed teaching
- Real-Life Scenario — Discussion of a recognizable real-life scenario with next steps guidance
- Navigation Lab — During the circle we will explore what to ask, look for, or do- we will convert our discussions into action and general member questions into general education
- Questions Worth Asking — Segment of the circle will prepare members for healthcare conversations
- Takeaway — one practical next step before we meet again
Why We Don’t Do Open Medical Q&A During The Entire Circle Session
Imagine 500 people asking a doctor about 500 different family situations — that isn’t really education anymore, and it isn’t a good way to serve anyone. Instead, we listen for the question underneath the question and teach the issue that can help the whole Circle.
What You'll Learn
These 6 areas will be covered over the course of 12 months from an individual and caregiver perspective during the monthly Physician-led conversations.
Understanding Aging
- Normal versus concerning changes
- Function
- Mobility
- Independence
- Sleep
- Nutrition
- Social connection
Health & Cognitive Changes
- Memory changes
- Dementia
- Chronic illness
- Falls
- Frailty
- Medication complexity
Caregiving
How do I help without losing myself?
- Becoming a caregiver
- Caregiver guilt
- Family roles
- Burnout
- Asking for help
- Communication
- Setting boundaries
Healthcare Navigation
- Preparing for appointments
- Multiple specialists
- Hospitalization
- Discharge
- Follow-up
- Understanding instructions
- Finding services
- Working with healthcare professionals
- Preparing for transitions
Family & Care Networks
- Siblings
- Family communication
- Dividing responsibilities
- Paid caregivers
- Healthcare professionals
- Building a care team
- Communicating across the family
PLANNING AHEAD
What can I do before there’s a crisis?
- Aging in place
- Housing
- Transportation
- Advance care planning
- Healthcare wishes
- Financial conversations
- Future caregiving
- Preparing for transitions