At some point, many women find themselves stepping into roles they never trained for: decision-maker, advocate, planner, and emotional anchor for aging parents or loved ones — often while managing careers, families, and their own futures.

This thoughtful, empowering panel discussion is designed to meet women before crisis hits.

When Life Shifts brings clarity to one of the most complex and emotionally charged seasons of life: navigating long-term care, housing transitions, financial planning, and essential legal readiness with intention — not panic.

Together, our expert panel will explore how these pieces work together to support dignity, autonomy, and choice, including:

-How to understand care options (in-home care, assisted living, and beyond)
-The real costs of long-term care — and how to plan proactively
-When and how housing decisions factor into long-term planning
-Why legal documents matter in moments of transition — and how they protect wishes, rights, and family harmony
-What questions to ask now to avoid rushed, overwhelming decisions later

This is not a legal deep dive or a one-size-fits-all checklist. It’s a real, human conversation grounded in lived experience and professional expertise — designed to help women feel informed, supported, and empowered to take the next right step.

Whether you are actively supporting aging parents, anticipating what’s ahead, or simply want to prepare your future self with greater clarity, you’ll leave with insight, language, and trusted resources you can actually use.

Meet the Panel:
Wendy Day
Owner, Dwell Senior Advisors | Senior Living & Care Options

Wendy helps families navigate the often overwhelming process of finding the right senior living and care options for their loved ones. With over 20 years of professional experience — paired with deep, lived caregiving wisdom — she brings a compassionate, practical lens to eldercare planning, helping families understand what care really looks like and how to make thoughtful, values-aligned decisions.

Connect with Wendy:
www.dwellsenioradvisors.com

Kristin L. Scianna
Founder & CEO, Victress Advisors | Financial Leadership & Advisory

Kristin brings more than 21 years of leadership and advisory experience in the financial industry. Her work focuses on helping individuals and families preserve autonomy and choice through proactive financial planning — particularly around long-term care costs, insurance strategies, and preparing for life transitions with clarity and confidence.

Connect with Kristin:

Victress Advisors LLC

One Strategy. One Advisory Board. One Steward.

Elizabeth Blanchard
Founder, Women’s Networking Group | Global Real Estate Advisor, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty

Elizabeth anchors the conversation as both facilitator and guide, weaving together the emotional, financial, and housing considerations families often face. Drawing from her professional real estate expertise and her own lived experience guiding her mother through downsizing, she helps families understand how housing decisions — timing, equity, preparation, and support — fit into the larger planning picture.

Connect with Elizabeth:
https://www.williampitt.com/agents/elizabethblanchard/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblanchard1/

Amanda Burns
Attorney | Estate Planning & Asset Protection

Amanda brings a vital legal perspective to the long-term planning conversation, helping families secure the framework they need to face life’s transitions with confidence. Licensed in New York and Connecticut, she specializes in estate planning and the legal complexities of property and asset transfer. Amanda’s work is the “why” behind the “how”—ensuring that as families navigate housing changes and care decisions, their legal rights are protected and their legacy is secure. Her goal is to turn complex legal requirements into peace of mind, providing the tools and clarity needed to navigate big decisions without the weight of uncertainty.

Connect with Amanda:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-burns-esq-60b28823/