Pierce County Community Connections Aging and Disability Resources is sponsoring “Reverse Mortgages: A Primer for Consumers” as part of the “Know it before you need it” series. The free workshop explains in clear, impartial terms the basic features of a Reverse Mortgage and how one can provide the means to stay in one’s home.

“Many people are apprehensive about getting a Reverse Mortgage,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, manager of Aging and Disability Resources. “But they can be a prudent way for seniors to tap into a home’s value and provide the means to remain at home without sacrificing anything. When it comes to Reverse Mortgages, knowledge is everything.”

Presenting at the workshops will be Bob Riler, HUD-certified Reverse Mortgage counselor and staff at Community Connections; Rebecca Rainsberger of Genworth Financial and Edwin Hoffmann of Eagle Home Mortgage. This is an information-only event.

The workshop will be repeated four times: Mon., Feb. 13, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., Pierce County Annex, Main Conference Room, 2401 S. 35th Street, Tacoma;  Mon., Feb. 13, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Soundview Building Conference Room, 3611 S. “D” Street, Tacomal; Weds., Feb 15, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., County-City Bldg, Rainier Conference Room, 7th Floor, 930 S. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma; and Weds., Feb. 15, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., University Place Library Conf Room, 3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, University Place.

The presentations are free and open to the public. No RSVP is required. For more information contact the Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600 or 800-562-0332.