Marietta, GA

ACAP Cobb & Cherokee

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Advance Planning: Your Parents’ Legal and Financial Documents

Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Advance Planning: Your Parents’ Legal and Financial Documents

<p>Learn how to plan for your and your parents' care with key legal documents. This program covers important documents like wills, powers of attorney, living wills, HIPAA releases, and MOST forms. MOST is used in North Carolina, but other states have similar forms to guide medical decisions based on personal wishes.</p><p><strong>Learning Objectives:</strong></p><ul><li>Choose a trusted person to speak for them if they are incapable of making their own medical decisions</li><li>Choose a person who understands the person’s health and well-being, respects their beliefs and values, and pays attention to key facts and details while being available to speak for them as needed</li><li>Communicate their wishes to their family and health care providers regarding special instructions, as well as releasing the health care agent from responsibilities, if and as needed</li><li>Record their wishes and place copies of documents with key entities; i.e., health care agent, family and friends, health care providers, and clergy</li></ul><div><b>Presenters: Josh Nelson, CEO &amp; Owner, Nelson Elder Law Care, LLC; Adam Waller, Financial Advisor, Register Financial</b></div>

Who We Are

Welcome to ACAP Cobb & Cherokee, your go-to source for invaluable information, resources, support, and community, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for caregivers and their aging loved ones. Our chapter is dedicated to empowering caregivers with the tools, choices, and confidence you need to navigate the often stress-filled journey of caring for aging family members.

Our goal is to foster a vibrant community of caregivers, enabling you to draw strength and inspiration from others who share similar experiences and concerns.

Each month, we host free educational programs and community gatherings specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of caregivers in Cobb and Cherokee Counties. Every meeting starts with a friendly meet-and-greet, followed by sessions filled with practical information and resources designed to support you in your caregiving role.

We invite you to join us for free monthly ACAP programs that address topics common to most caregivers for aging adults.

Programs

Get in Touch

Email: cobbcherokee@acapcommunity.org

Phone: 470-231-9255

Mailing Address:
1635 Old 41 Hwy, NW – Ste 112-163
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Meeting Address:
Covenant Presbyterian Church - Kapperman-Williams Hall
2881 Canton Road
Marietta, GA 30066

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Videos

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Hospital Discharge Planning: A Caregiver's Guide - June 2026 - ACAP Cobb & Cherokee

Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver - August 21, 2025 - ACAP Cobb & Cherokee

Family Dynamics and Issues in Caring for a Parent - May 15, 2025 - ACAP Cobb & Cherokee

Leadership Team

The following individual and organizational community leaders provide leadership for this chapter:

  • Cory Elliott
    EverHaven Hospice
  • Nicole Wethington
    Naborforce
  • Jeff Buffo
    Keller Williams Realty
  • Stephanie Domanik
    Canterfield of Kennesaw
  • Kelly Graffius
    Oasis Senior Advisor
  • Jan Hair
    Seasons For Life
  • Christian Kuswita
    ComForCare Home Care
  • Elizabeth Miller
    Happy Healthy Caregiver
  • Angie Morey
  • Earlyn Oliveiro
    ComForCare Home Care
  • Janet Ponichtera
    Nelson Elder Care Law
  • Melanie Stevens
    WayMaker Downsizing & Move Management
  • Adam Waller
    Register Financial Services

Core Sponsors

Thank you to these core organizations that help support the work of this chapter.

Canterfield Senior LivingComForCareNelson Elder Care LawOasis Senior AdvisorsRegister FinancialSeasons For Life

Chapter Sponsors

Thank you to the following organizations that help support the work of this chapter.

101MobilityAloha to AgingWayMaker DMM