The Real Truth Series of Recorded Seminars for Active NC Seniors 55+ and Their Families


Learn and enjoy these past seminars from Karena Stipp, a certified real estate expert for 55+ Seniors ready to downsize and plan their next chapter.  Check out these recorded seminars.  Karena brings in local industry experts who share their advice. Watch the video recordings below.

Insuring Home and Auto: New Tips for Seniors

August 12 | 10-11:30 AM
Southern Accent Homes is bringing Rich Rankin of Goosehead Insurance, to reveal the ins and outs of home and auto insurance for 55+ and seniors.
 
ATTEND LIVE: See location and directions for the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging
Safeproofing Your Home for Aging in Place
July 8 | 10-11:30 AM
Southern Accent Homes' seminar this month features Katie Cox of Greenlight Mobility, who will share safety tips to empower seniors to age in place in their homes.
 
ATTEND LIVE: See location and directions for the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging

June 10, 2026
Join Karena Stipp and her guest, Rhonda Parker, EdS, Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University (OLLI). Learn about the courses, field trips, and travel opportunities offered for older adults and seniors.

 

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May 13, 2026
Attorney Michael Paul will explain the Enhanced Life Estate Deed concept, that allows you to leave your home to your children to bypass probate court in NC.  
 
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April 8, 2026
Karena Stipp and guest speaker, Carla Payne of Aging Care Matters, shares tips, tools, and resources about dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
 
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March 11, 2026
Karena Stipp, the lead real estate agent at Southern Accent Homes, LLC, discusses how to help yourself or your senior parents embrace change.

 

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Feb 23, 2026
In this months Real Truth Series, Karena teams up with Maggie Alcock from Rowing Ducks to discuss what steps you can take TODAY to declutter your home.
 
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December 10, 2025

Dive in with Karena Stipp as she covers the variety of options seniors have when it comes to retirement living. She discusses proactively downsizing and lessons learned.

 

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September 10, 2025
Karena Stipp's recorded seminar for NC seniors has a  panel of residents from local Raleigh, NC senior living communities to share their tips, experiences, and to answer your questions.
 
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August 13, 2025
Karena Stipp teams up with Trista Brodie-Parker of True Care Solutions to discuss why caregiving is so important as we age.
 
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June 11, 2025

Karena Stipp shares the stage with Laura Kay House of Your Travel Memories as well as Collette's James Cartmell to talk about travel tips.

 

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May 14, 2025
In this Real Truth Episode, Karena invites physical therapist, Kristina Wolfe, and running coach, Valerie Grasso. They will be discussing exercise and falls risk.
 
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April 29, 2025
Karena Stipp teams up with home inspector Luis Turner to discuss the ins and outs of home ownership as we age.
 

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April 17, 2025
In this episode, Karena Stipp discusses continuing education, health span and more.
 
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March 25, 2025
Karena Stipp and NWSC Host, Lisa Levine, from the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina discuss early signs of Dementia.  

 

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January 7, 2025
Karena Stipp invited Trista Brodie of True Care Solutions and Weston Moore of Griswold Home Care to discuss home care options. A seminar for NC seniors. 
 
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October 22, 2024
Join Karena Stipp and her panel in this recorded seminar for NC seniors. Learn about technology options that can be beneficial for seniors.
 
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September 17, 2025

Karena Stipp and Lora Felger discuss the Medicare healthcare maze for NC seniorsas well as choices like supplements and add-ons.

 

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August 16, 2024
Karena Stipp and Tammy Robbins cover the ins and outs of assisted living communities.
  
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July 11, 2024
Karena Stipp teams up with Michael Martin and Brian Solik to discuss options when buying a new home, building one, or remodeling your home.
 
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June 13, 2024

Karena Stipp and panel cover strategies and methods to next steps in care with your adult children.

 

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May 21, 2024
Karena Stipp and the panel cover continuing care with retirement communities.  
  
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April 10, 2024
Karena Stipp and her guests cover tax, legal, and financial matters for older adults in Central North Carolina.
 
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March 27, 2024

Karena Stipp and Richard Miller covers options for estate liquidation.

 

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March 13, 2024
Karena Stipp and Carla Payne will share strategies for aging in place in central NC.
  
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February 29, 2024
Karena Stipp and panelists answer questions about living to be one hundred years old!
 
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February 15, 2024
Karena Stipp and and the panel talk about how to plan to leave a legacy of your choice.

 

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December 15, 2023
In this recorded seminar for NC seniors, Karena Stipp and the panelists dive into strategies and financials for home health care.
  
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October 17, 2023 
Karena Stipp and the panelists share ideas and options for paying for senior living communities in Central NC. 
 
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August 24, 2023
Karena Stipp and Nerds To-Go's Phillip Carter discuss avoiding phone and email scams targeting older adults.

 

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