Resources for the Aging Population
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Our seminars, conducted by local industry experts, are designed to meet the unique needs of those living in Collier County, providing valuable information and connections to local resources. Covering a range of topics—including finance, health and wellness, housing, legal matters, and technology—these seminars equip attendees with knowledge and guidance that is often specific to the region.
If you are a property manager, lifestyle director, activities director, wellness director, board member, or anyone involved in community engagement in Collier County and would like to discuss hosting a customized seminar, please contact us at jkotar@knowledgeableaging.com.
Seminars
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
6-7 pm ET
National Golf & Country Club, Ave Maria, FL (open to residents only)
Benefits of Claiming Florida as your Domicile
Presenter: Enita Kushi, Attorney at Law, Kushi Law Firm, P.A.
Monday, February 10, 2025
3-4 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Benefits of Claiming Florida as your Domicile
Presenter: Enita Kushi, Attorney at Law, Kushi Law Firm, P.A.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
2:30-3:30 pm ET
Bay Forest, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Encore Entrepreneurism
Presenter: Sergio DeCesare, Owner, Max Business Profits
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
3-4 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Dementia - Know the Warning Signs
Presenter: Cynthia Perthuis, Elder Care Strategist, Senior Care Authority
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
5:30-7 pm ET
Island Walk, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Empowering Home Life with Smart Technology
Presenters: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home and Derek Cox, Director of Community Development, Blue Stream Fiber
Monday, February 17, 2025
6-7 pm ET
National Golf & Country Club, Ave Maria, FL (open to residents only)
Your Legacy & What Can Go Wrong – Avoiding and Resolving Family Conflicts
Presenter: Victoria Allen, Owner, Lighthouse Financial Stewards LLC
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
12-1 pm ET
Marbella Lakes, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Protect Yourself from Scams and Frauds
Presenter: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC
Thursday, February 20, 2025
1-2 pm ET
Esplanade by the Islands, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Dementia - Healthy Brain & Body
Presenter: Cynthia Perthuis, Elder Care Strategist, Senior Care Authority
Thursday, February 20, 2025
6-7 pm ET
Island Walk, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Landscape of Senior Care—Costs, Considerations, and Why Advocacy is a Must!
Presenter: Annalee Kruger, Founder of Care Right, Inc.
Friday, February 21, 2025
1-2:30 pm ET
Bay Forest, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Empowering Home Life with Smart Technology
Presenters: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home and Derek Cox, Director of Community Development, Blue Stream Fiber
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1-3 pm ET
Naples Reserve, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Home Maintenance in Florida Through the Years
Presenters: Wayne Rodriguez, Operations Manager, That 1 Painter Naples and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home Care and Clarissa Hittle, Marketing Representative, The DAMEX Corporation and Luc Zayranov, Owner, SWFL PLUMBING and Cale Lenhart, Owner, Always Be Cooling and Ralph Page, Genesis Landscape Concepts Rachelle Sawyer, Owner, Earthly Essence Cleaning Services
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
11-12:30 pm ET
Ave Maria Master Association, Ave Maria, FL (open to residents only)
Empowering Home Life with Smart Technology
Presenters: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home and Derek Cox, Director of Community Development, Blue Stream Fiber
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
12-1:30 pm ET
Marbella Lakes, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Empowering Home Life with Smart Technology
Presenters: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home and Derek Cox, Director of Community Development, Blue Stream Fiber
Thursday, March 6, 2025
5-7 pm ET
Island Walk, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Annual State of the Market 2025: Finance and Housing Focus
Presenters: Sergio DeCesare, Owner, Max Business Profits and Jason Kotar, The KA Group and Dorian Ray, Financial Services Associate, AAA Naples and Robert Damon, President, Damon Strategic Consulting, LLC and Derrick Jenkins, Enduring Business Solutions and Brian Copeland, AAMS™, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments
Monday, March 10, 2025
6-8 pm ET
National Golf & Country Club, Ave Maria, FL (open to residents only)
Empowering Home Life with Smart Technology
Presenters: Nicander Hildebrand, Owner, Decoding Technology LLC and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home and Derek Cox, Director of Community Development, Blue Stream Fiber
Friday, March 21, 2025
5-7 pm ET
Island Walk, Naples, FL (open to residents only)
Home Maintenance in Florida Through the Years
Presenters: Wayne Rodriguez, Operations Manager, That 1 Painter Naples and Vinnie Venugopal, Founder, Vinnies Total Home Care and Clarissa Hittle, Marketing Representative, The DAMEX Corporation and Luc Zayranov, Owner, SWFL PLUMBING and Cale Lenhart, Owner, Always Be Cooling and Ralph Page, Genesis Landscape Concepts Rachelle Sawyer, Owner, Earthly Essence Cleaning Services and Richard Kooyman, Owner, Trade Secrets Inspections
Resources
Jason Kotar
Licensed Real Estate Broker - License #3576114
The KA Group (part of eXp Realty)
Corporate Address
10752 Deerwood Park Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone
(312) 350-1886
jason.kotar@exprealty.com
Website
Vinnie Venugopal
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
CAPS certified since 2023
Address
Serving Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties
Phone
(239) 316-8879
service@vinniestotalhomecare.com
Website
Victoria Allen, CPA
Professional Fiduciary & Trustee
Lighthouse Financial Stewards LLC
Preserving Your Legacy
Address
Serving Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties
Phone
(239) 692-1929
Victoria@LighthouseStewards.com
Website
Enita Kushi – Attorney
Estate Planning – Probate
Kushi Law Firm, P.A.
Address
Serving Collier County
Phone
(239) 529-8731
Enita@kushilawfirm.com
Website
Sergio DeCesare
Owner, Max Business Profits
Business "Turnaround" Specialist, Certified Business Exit Strategist, Certified ValueBuilder(TM), Business Investor
Address
Naples, Florida
Phone
(239) 580-7408
sergio@smallbizadvising.com
Website
Rachelle Sawyer, RN
Director of Nursing
Dial-a-Nurse, Inc.
Address
Serving Collier County
Phone
Office: (239) 434-8000 | Mobile: (810) 397-7015
rsawyer@dialanurse.com
Website
Nicander Hildebrand
Founder of Decoding Technology LLC
Technology expert specializing in accessibility, support, and innovation for aging populations
Address
365 5th Ave S, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102. Serving Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties
Phone
(239) 944-7446
Support@DecodingTechnology.com
Website
Dorian Ray
Financial Services Associate Life | Annuities | Long-Term Care | Disability Income | Retirement Income
AAA – Naples Office
Address
The Auto Club Group, 5401 Airport Pulling Rd N. Naples, FL 34109
Phone
(239) 451-3597
dray@acg.aaa.com
Robert Damon CPA
President
Damon Strategic Consulting
Address
Serving Collier and Lee Counties
Phone
(917) 642-8954
Robert.damon@verizon.net
Website
www.DamonStrategicConsulting.Com
Cynthia Perthuis, CSA, CADDCT, CDP
Elder Care Strategist
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) ®, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Trainer, End of Life Care Community Advocate
Address
8805 Tamiami Trail N, #231, Naples, FL 34108
Phone
Direct(FL): (239) 330-2133 ext. 200
cynthia@seniorcareauthority.com
Website
Dr. Nicole Bennett DC, CFMP, FICC
Founder
Bennett Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Address
3725 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Suite 4, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone
(239) 763-1288
drbennett@bennett-chiropractic.com
Website
Janna Clark, MS, CCT
Southwest Medical Thermal Imaging
Address
Serving Collier, Lee and Sarasota Counties
Phone
(239) 949-2011
Janna@ThermalClinic.com
Website
Luc Zayranov
Owner, SWFL Plumbing
CFC1428879
Address
Serving Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties.
Phone
(239) 208-5066
lucho@luchowaterworks.com
Website
Wayne Rodriguez
Operations Manager
That 1 Painter Naples
Address
Serving Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties
Phone
(239) 301-8163
Wayne.R@that1painter.com
Website
Derrick Jenkins
Financial Advisor
Enduring Business Solutions
Address
10611 Tamiami Trail N, Ste A-1 Naples FL 34108
Phone
(239) 940 6716
derrick@ezpzretirement.com
Website
Shannon Enoch
The Beauty & Wellness Alchemist LLC
Phone
(904) 234-3863
thebeautyalchemisttt@gmail.com
Clarissa Hittle
Marketing Representative
The DAMEX Corporation
"Your DAMage Restoration EXperts"
Address
6451 Taylor Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone
Mobile: (239) 224-9697
chittle@damexcorp.com
Website
Richard Kooyman
Trade Secrets Inspections
Address
Serving Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties
Phone
(239) 537-1186
rick@tradesecretsinspections.com
Website
Ralph Page
Genesis Landscape Concepts
Address
Naples, FL
Phone
(239) 777-4752
ralph@genesislandscapeconcepts.com
Website
Cale Lenhart
Always Be Cooling
Address
5810 Washington St., Unit A Naples, FL, 34109
Phone
(239)777-3972
office@alwaysbecoolingswfl.com
Website
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