Making the Uncomfortable Comfortable
Life’s most important conversations are often the ones we avoid.
Our 2 part panel discussion brings together experts in life transitions, caregiving, and legacy planning and preservation to guide you through the topics many of us put off until it’s too late — or almost too late.
Whether you’re planning for your own future, supporting aging family members, or simply want to spare your loved ones unnecessary stress and confusion, this discussion will provide practical guidance on how to approach these sensitive subjects with clarity and compassion.
Our panelists will share insights on caring for ourselves while caring for others, letting go of material items, exploring senior living options before crisis strikes, and preserving what matters most through legacy letters and thoughtful planning.
Dates & Panelists
PART 1 – Monday, February 9th
- Kate Busch Gervais, Clear Path Moves
- Ed Knight, Transference
- Pam Atwood, Atwood Dementia Group
PART 2 – Wednesday, February 11th
- Jane Fisher, Oasis Senior Advisors
- Jennifer DiSette, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging
- Pam Atwood, Atwood Dementia Group
Please register for ONE OR BOTH DAYS.
Walk-ins & Professionals welcome!
Contact Tonya G. Maurer, Director of Operations at 860-539-9287 to register.
Where: Russell Mercier Senior Center
14 Stonecroft Drive, Hebron, CT
When: 10:30 am – 11:30 am (both days)
Cost: FREE!
Jennifer DiSette
Jennifer DiSette is a Resource Coordinator for the Center for Healthy Aging, providing in‑home assessments, connecting individuals to essential services, and assisting with long‑term planning. During times of stress, navigating healthcare and social service systems can feel overwhelming, and Jennifer helps guide people through this complex landscape. She is a dedicated and compassionate professional, committed to supporting individuals and their families. With strong advocacy skills and extensive experience in community resources, state programs, and CHOICES counseling, Jennifer works to ensure that each person receives the guidance and support they need.
Jennifer DiSette
Jennifer DiSette is a Resource Coordinator for the Center for Healthy Aging, providing in‑home assessments, connecting individuals to essential services, and assisting with long‑term planning. During times of stress, navigating healthcare and social service systems can feel overwhelming, and Jennifer helps guide people through this complex landscape. She is a dedicated and compassionate professional, committed to supporting individuals and their families. With strong advocacy skills and extensive experience in community resources, state programs, and CHOICES counseling, Jennifer works to ensure that each person receives the guidance and support they need.
Ed Knight
Ed Knight is the founder of Transference, a company that manages administrative paperwork for new executors and busy powers of attorney. Ed’s background is in wealth management, where he worked as a financial advisor for four years and earned his Series 6, 63, 65, and 7 licenses. He also spent a decade as a Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. Ed launched Transference after noticing how overwhelmed people became with bureaucracy while caring for or mourning a loved one. The company’s mission is to relieve families of burdensome paperwork during these difficult times. He resides in Orange, Connecticut with his wife, 2 daughters and 2 cats.
Jane Fisher
Jane Fisher is a Certified Senior Advisor, Retirement Transition Coach, and Certified Life Writing Instructor. Jane's work with older adults began in college where she studied health services administration while also working part-time as a certified nursing assistant. Her path led her to leadership roles in nursing home and retirement community administration, followed by academic study earning a Masters in Library & Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Masters in Public Administration from the City University of New York. Jane's work across public libraries, including significant chapters at The New York Public Library, culminated in her 2013-2023 tenure as Director of the Wallingford Public Library. Since 2023, Jane has co-owned and operated Oasis Senior Advisors of Central Connecticut. She and her team of senior living advisors provide a service at no cost to clients that guides older adults and their families through the maze of senior living and care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and in-home care. Jane is also the current president of the Wallingford Senior Center, a volunteer community educator for the Alzheimers Association of Connecticut, and a member of the National Placement and Referral Alliance.
Kate Busch Gervais
Kate Busch Gervais is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker, with an office located at 998 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford, CT. Kate is licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), she offers client-focused, expert, compassionate solutions for all issues relating to housing and planning the next chapter confidently.
With decades of leadership, nonprofit and strategic planning expertise, Kate empowers seniors to navigate life's transitions with clarity and independence. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), she offers client-focused, expert, compassionate solutions for all issues relating to housing and planning the next chapter confidently.
Kate's business, Clear Path Moves, provides Senior Citizen Home Transition Planning.
