Senior care panel discussion slated at United Methodist Church of Monroe

SHELTON - Crosby Commons Senior Living Community will be part of a collaborative senior care/living options panel discussion hosted by Generation Bridge Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at the United Methodist Church of Monroe, 151 Cutler’s Farm Road. 

The event is free and open to the public and will feature some of Fairfield County’s most knowledgeable senior care professionals including:

• Lisa Bisson: Director of Community Outreach at Crosby Commons Independent/Assisted Living Community
• Justin Brown: Director of Marketing & Community Relations at Bridges by Epoch in Trumbull
• Susan Oderwald: Owner and Senior Care Expert, Always Best Care (ABC) Senior Services
• Omera Young: Director of Nursing Services at Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

The discussion will provide helpful information for those caring for a loved one who is aging or experiencing a change in daily living/care needs. 

• Learn more about what’s included/ not included for different care situations (independent/assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, etc.).
• Know the right questions to ask when exploring senior care options and advocating for yourself or a loved one.
• All participants will have the opportunity to talk to each professional, ask questions and walk away with real answers.

The event schedule will be as follows:

• Brief coffee chat: 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
• Panel conversation: 10-11 a.m. 
• Q&A session: 11-11:30 a.m. 
• Light lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

For more information or to register for the event, visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-care-living-options-what-you-need-to-know-tickets-719305852167?aff=oddtdtcreator

Crosby Commons & Wesley Village: Crosby Commons is located on the Wesley Village senior living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization with a 150-year legacy of caring. 

The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab. 

To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203.225.5024. 

Generation Bridge seeks to help people answer questions to life's challenges. If we can make a difference in one person's life, then we are fulfilling our mission. 

In our years of putting on events and seminars, it's clear: The more prepared you are, the better decisions you'll make. Don't wait until you're in the middle of a crisis to start learning. Learn something and meet people you can actually reach when you have questions. 

Those interested in sponsoring the event can contact Brian Sherwood (Brian.Sherwood@generation-bridge.com).

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.