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Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA®

Strategic Navigation Architect for Solo Agers,
Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate and Certified Senior Advisor®

Available Nationally for In-Person Keynotes, Interactive Workshops, and Premium Virtual Presentations Nationally.

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Ailene has offered presentations in partnership with many local and national organizations.
You can view a list below.

Featured Presentation Pillars

Pillar 1:
The Architecture of Independence (Solo Aging Navigation Pathways)

Designed for independent older adults, wealth management clients, estate planning firms, and premier senior living community members who are proactively designing their future support structures.

  • The Blueprint of Solo Aging (Formerly Solo Aging 101): An empowering, possibility-focused introduction to the unique planning needs of solo agers. This session completely removes the "shoulds" from planning and focuses on building a practical framework for long-term independence, autonomy, and choice.

  • Advanced Insights for Aging Well (Formerly Solo Aging 201): A deep-dive masterclass for seasoned planners looking to implement advanced strategies. Focus areas include cultivating a legacy, leveraging modern software and technology tools for solo organization, and establishing rock-solid community infrastructure.

  • Proactive Network Mapping (Formerly Advance Care Planning): A highly tactical guide to evaluating, assessing, and enhancing your personal circle of support. Attendees learn how to move beyond traditional reliance on adult children or close family members to craft a sustainable, intentional support network.

 

Pillar 2:
An Advocacy Primer for the Empowered Patient (Healthcare Systems Masterclasses)

Designed for corporate employee resource groups (ERGs), workplace wellness initiatives, and campus communities seeking to cut through the stress, confusion, and financial pitfalls of modern medicine.

  • Strategic Medical Communication (Formerly Patient Empowerment / Health Literacy): Learn how to confidently navigate the healthcare landscape, communicate effectively with medical teams, decode complex jargon, and ensure your personal care choices are respected and heard.

  • Building an Emergency 'Go Plan': A step-by-step presentation on proactive preparedness. This session guides attendees through organizing vital medical data, managing emergency contacts, and finalizing advance directives so they can maintain total control during a sudden health transition.

  • Navigating 'Surprise' and 'Balance' Medical Bills: An essential healthcare financial literacy workshop. This session uncovers how to identify unexpected billing pitfalls, protect asset longevity, and handle insurance disputes with confidence.

Ailene has offered presentations At Conferences and in partnership
with local and national organizations including:

Conference Presentations:

Professional Organizations:

  • Aging Life Care Managers, New England Chapter

  • American Association of Daily Money Managers, New England Chapter

  • Bay Area Healthcare Advocates Regional Group

  • Massachusetts Council on Aging

  • Massachusetts Health Care Advocates (MAHCA)

  • National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC)

Massachusetts and National Community Organizations

  • Belmont Council on Aging, Beech Street Center

  • Belmont Public Library

  • Boston North Senior Service Network (BNSSN)

  • Brookline Adult and Community Education

  • BrooklineCAN

  • Brookline Senior Center

  • Cambridge Center for Adult Education

  • Cambridge Neighbors

  • Cambridge Public Library Active Older Adults

  • Center Communities of Brookline

  • Concord Continuum of Senior Care Coalition Monthly meeting

  • DOROT: Generations Helping Generations, NYC, NY

  • Framingham State University’s Adventures in Lifelong Learning

  • Generations Law Group

  • Groveland Council on Aging

  • Lexington Senior Services

  • Living Well Network, Cambridge

  • LYNX Solo Aging Interest Group, Maine

  • Methuen Senior Activity Center

  • Milton Council on Aging