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Educating, equipping, and empowering older adults and their families to make confident decisions about their future

1st Thursday of every month | 10:00AM-11:30AM | DMACC Newton Campus

Hosted by: Andy Algreen

Missed our August Senior Living Education Series seminar? You can still watch it.Our latest session, “Aging in Place wit...
08/14/2026

Missed our August Senior Living Education Series seminar? You can still watch it.

Our latest session, “Aging in Place with Confidence: What to Fix, Update, or Watch For,” is now available to watch online.

If you’re planning to stay in your home as you age, this conversation offers practical guidance on:

• What home safety concerns to address first
• Simple updates that can make everyday life safer and easier
• Common fall risks and ways to reduce them
• When home modifications may be worth the investment
• How technology and home care can support independence
• When it may be time to ask for additional help
• Why planning ahead can help you keep more choices in the future

One important takeaway from the discussion: aging in place is easier when you plan before a crisis happens.

Small changes made today can help create a safer, more comfortable home for tomorrow.

Watch the full seminar here:
https://youtu.be/l8qgce6RdVU

And if you have a question or topic you’d like us to cover in a future Senior Living Education Series session, let us know in the comments.

Had such a good morning today at our Senior Living Education Series seminar. The topic was "Aging in Place with Confiden...
08/06/2026

Had such a good morning today at our Senior Living Education Series seminar.

The topic was "Aging in Place with Confidence: What to Fix, Update, or Watch For"

Huge thank you to our panelists Carla Deemer, Crystal Doig, and Amanda McNeeley for showing up and sharing real, practical advice on what to fix, what to update, and what to watch for if you're planning to stay in your home for the long haul.

Grateful for everyone who came out to Newton this morning to learn together! This is exactly why we do this!

Next month we're talking about Living to 100, what really helps you thrive. Would love to see you there!

Thinking about staying in your home for years to come?Join us this Thursday for our next Senior Living Education Series ...
08/05/2026

Thinking about staying in your home for years to come?

Join us this Thursday for our next Senior Living Education Series seminar:

Aging in Place with Confidence: What to Fix, Update, or Watch For

Thursday, August 6
10:00–11:00 AM
DMACC Newton Campus
Free to Attend

Many homeowners want to remain in their homes as they age, but it can be difficult to know which repairs and updates truly make a difference. During this seminar, you'll learn how to make smart decisions that improve safety, comfort, and independence—without spending money on unnecessary projects.

We'll discuss:
• The most important areas of your home to evaluate
• Simple updates that make a big impact
• What improvements are worth the investment—and what can wait
• How to prioritize safety, comfort, and peace of mind

Whether you're planning ahead for yourself or helping a loved one, you'll leave with practical information you can put to use right away.

As always, this seminar is free to attend, educational, and there is never a sales pitch.

We hope to see you Thursday morning!

Myth: My family will take care of me.Fact: They will try. But there comes a point where love is not enough without profe...
07/16/2026

Myth: My family will take care of me.

Fact: They will try. But there comes a point where love is not enough without professional support.

Making the decision now is the most loving thing you can do for everyone involved.

SLES meets the first Thursday of every month in Newton, Iowa.
10:00 AM at DMACC Newton Campus.
Free to attend. No sales pitch. Ever.
Register at the link in our bio.

Myth: Senior living is too expensive.Fact: When you add up your mortgage, insurance, utilities, groceries, and maintenan...
07/16/2026

Myth: Senior living is too expensive.

Fact: When you add up your mortgage, insurance, utilities, groceries, and maintenance, you might be surprised how close the numbers actually are.

Do the math before you decide.

SLES meets the first Thursday of every month in Newton, Iowa.
10:00 AM at DMACC Newton Campus.
Free to attend. No sales pitch. Ever.
Register at the link in our bio.

Myth: You will be bored and lonely in a senior living community.Fact: One new resident of Park Centre-A WesleyLife Commu...
07/16/2026

Myth: You will be bored and lonely in a senior living community.

Fact: One new resident of Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community had his daughter sign him up for every single outing on the calendar.

He just shows up. Ready to go.

SLES meets the first Thursday of every month in Newton, Iowa.
10:00 AM at DMACC Newton Campus.
Free to attend. No sales pitch. Ever.
Register at the link in our bio.

Myth: Moving to senior living means losing your independence.Fact: One Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community resident still...
07/16/2026

Myth: Moving to senior living means losing your independence.

Fact: One Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community resident still goes to Arizona for two months every winter.

Your life. Your choice. Your terms.

SLES meets the first Thursday of every month in Newton, Iowa.
10:00 AM at DMACC Newton Campus.
Free to attend. No sales pitch. Ever.
Register at the link in our bio.

Meet one of our Education Partners.Montessa Brown represents Hearthstone-A Ministry of WesleyLife , one of the senior l...
07/15/2026

Meet one of our Education Partners.

Montessa Brown represents Hearthstone-A Ministry of WesleyLife , one of the senior living communities in our SLES network.

Her expertise and willingness to show up month after month and educate our community without any sales agenda is exactly what makes SLES different from every other senior living event you have attended.

We are grateful to have her at the table.

SLES meets the first Thursday of every month in Newton, Iowa.
10:00 AM at DMACC Newton Campus.
Free to attend. No sales pitch. Ever.
Register at the link in our bio.

Meet one of our Education Partners.Miranda Caldwell is the Sales and Community Outreach Director at Newton Village Senio...
07/15/2026

Meet one of our Education Partners.

Miranda Caldwell is the Sales and Community Outreach Director at Newton Village Senior Living.

She presented at our June community tour and walked attendees through one of the most thorough, honest overviews of senior living levels of care we have seen.

No fluff. No pressure. Just real information delivered with genuine care for the people in the room.

That is exactly what SLES is about, and Miranda embodies it.

SLES meets the first Thursday of every month in Newton, Iowa.
10:00 AM at DMACC Newton Campus.
Free to attend. No sales pitch. Ever.
Register at the link in our bio.

Meet one of our Education Partners.Leisa Zylstra is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Park Centre-A WesleyLife Com...
07/15/2026

Meet one of our Education Partners.

Leisa Zylstra is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Park Centre-A WesleyLife Community in Newton.

She has been part of SLES from the beginning, and she brings the kind of knowledge that only comes from years of walking families through one of the most significant transitions of their lives.

She does not sell. She educates. And there is a big difference.

If you have questions about Park Centre, Leisa is the person to talk to.

We are grateful to have her as part of the SLES community.

SLES meets the first Thursday of every month in Newton, Iowa.
10:00 AM at DMACC Newton Campus.
Free to attend. No sales pitch. Ever.
Register at the link in our bio.

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600 N 2nd Avenue W
Newton, IA
50208

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