Your Life, Your Choices
Fall 2011 Lecture Series
Consumer Fraud
With Althea Rodgers
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The Oregon Department of Justice and Attorney General John Kroger are charged with protecting Oregon’s marketplace from bad business practices. Consumer Outreach Coordinator Althea Rodgers will discuss common consumer complaints; current scams and fraud happening in Oregon; recent examples of fraud litigation; identity theft, and offer information on how to protect your credit and money from unscrupulous people.
Your Life, Your Choices: Medical Advance Care Planning
With Marcia Liberson
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Marcia Liberson, a medical ethicist, will help you determine what you value about quality of life, who you want to speak for you if you can’t speak for yourself, what you can expect from physicians at this stage of life, and how you can make your wishes known to physicians and family. This program is appropriate if you have never considered an Advance Directive or if you have completed one, but wish to review your choices.
Simple Investment Rules for Seniors
With Robert Banks
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Robert Banks is an attorney and an expert in the area of senior investment abuse. He will discuss types of investments and share stories about the fates of some of his clients who were victims of abuse. He will also talk about what to do and what not to do when reviewing investment opportunities, reviewing your own portfolio, and choosing an advisor.
Writing an Ethical Will: A Family Legacy, Part One
With Marcia Liberson
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
In this two-part program, Marcia Liberson will teach you how to write an ethical will. An ethical will incorporates individual values, dreams, advice and promises to share with generations of family and friends. Writing an ethical will helps you learn about yourself, reflect on your life, articulate what you stand for and tell stories to illustrate your values.
Writing an Ethical Will: A Family Legacy, Part Two
With Marcia Liberson
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Part Two in Marcia Liberson’s program about ethical wills. Filled with valuable information and instruction, participants may attend even if they missed Part One.
