# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Senior Lunch and Learn: Senior Living 101: Understanding Senior Living and Healthcare Options
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: At the Monroe County Y, we are more than a gym. We're a community—a place where you can gather, connect with others, and learn something new! 

We are excited to hold our Senior Lunch & Learn series at our Northwest Y in our Community Room. These events feature a range of speakers from a wide variety of expertise. 

Did you know? According to U.S. census, 8% of the population in Bloomington are 65 and older, and 37% of those seniors are living alone. Understanding the different options available in senior healthcare can be complicated and confusing.

Join passionate senior advocate Sandra McGow to learn the difference between Independent Living; Assisted Living; and Skilled Nursing. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of choosing Home Healthcare vs. a Retirement Community, as well as what lines of care our local communities and agencies offer. Feel empowered to make the right choice for you and your health.

11:30 am-12:00 pm: Lunch and a chance to socialize with others
12:00-12:50 pm: Featured presentation

Senior Lunch & Learns are FREE and open to the public with free lunch included for attendees. Please register early to reserve your spot, as space is limited.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/senior-lunch-and-learn-senior-living-101-understanding-senior-living-and-healthcare-options/200029940527958
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1375 N Wellness Way, Bloomington, IN 47404-9786, United States
- **lat**: 39.17788
- **long**: -86.59974
- **full address**: 1375 N Wellness Way, Bloomington, IN 47404-9786, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Senior Lunch and Learn: Senior Living 101: Understanding Senior Living and Healthcare Options being held?
  - **A:** Senior Lunch and Learn: Senior Living 101: Understanding Senior Living and Healthcare Options takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 1375 N Wellness Way, Bloomington, IN 47404-9786, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Senior Lunch and Learn: Senior Living 101: Understanding Senior Living and Healthcare Options?
  - **A:** Senior Lunch and Learn: Senior Living 101: Understanding Senior Living and Healthcare Options is organized by Monroe County YMCA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Senior Lunch and Learn: Senior Living 101: Understanding Senior Living and Healthcare Options is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Senior Lunch and Learn: Senior Living 101: Understanding Senior Living and Healthcare Options sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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