Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that the 23rd Annual Senior Law Day will take place on Thursday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ridge Road Park, 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale.
The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) will provide five educational talks on topics of interest to seniors and their families, and one-on-one consultations with experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners and geriatric care managers. County agencies and nonprofit organizations will also be available in a separate exhibitor tent during the event.
Latimer said: “Building on the strides we have made to rebuild our parks and make Westchester safer overall, we look forward to gathering in this beautiful setting to help seniors plan for the future and remain vibrant members of our local community. I encourage all of our older adults to take advantage of programs like Senior Law Day.”
The program is hosted by Westchester County DSPS and the Senior Law Day Collaborative (SLDC). It is open to all County senior citizens and their families. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Sign-up for the free, 15-minute, one-on-one consultations when you arrive. To register in advance, call (914) 813-6300. Free parking and restrooms are available, with level areas for walking.
DSPS Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Especially this year, we are focused on helping older adults assess their current status, set priorities, and define goals as they age. Senior Law Day is one more example of what they can do to prepare for what comes next as they age and plan for successful aging on their terms.”
The talks will focus on:
- Elder Law: Timeless Principles and New Developments
- Setting the Course for Independent Aging
- Understanding the Westchester Courts
- What Retirees Need to Know About Social Security
- Using Pooled Income Trusts to Qualify for Community Medicaid
Melinda Bellus of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, Krishna Brodigan, Westchester Library System, and Sarah A. Steckler of Warshaw & Burstein, LLP, co-chair the Senior Law Day Collaborative.
The Chelsea at Greenburgh is the food sponsor for this year’s event: Other sponsors include Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, The Feller Group, P.C., Gate of Heaven Cemetery - The Trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Keane & Beane, P.C., Lamson & Cutner, P.C., Life Inc. Pooled Trust Services, Littman Krooks LLP, Maker, Fragale & DiCostanzo, LLP, Personal Touch Home Care, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Warshaw Burstein, LLP, Westchester Library System, Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP, Claricity Wealth & Planning, and Cuddy + Feder,
FRIENDS OF SENIOR LAW DAY: Amir Asadi, Fortis Lux Financial; Amy Jo Neill, The ANA Group, Ballard Durand Funeral Home, Bob Grenier, CFP® CPFA®, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Smith Inc.; Daniel Ahearn, Pell Wealth Partners; Deepankar Mukerji, Esq.; Irma Nimetz, McCarthy Fingar LLP, Jean Riordan, TEG Federal Credit Union; Jiah Kim, Jiah Kim & Associates, PC, Joseph I. Sorecelli, Aging Issues Info., Bruce Segall, Marketing Sense; Kommer Bave & Ollman LLP; Miriam Scholl, LMSW, Westchester Disabled on the Move, Westchester Elder Care Consultants, LLC, Wartburg, and The Woodlawn Cemetery.
To register for this event or if you have questions, call (914) 813-6300. For more information on the Senior Law Day Collaborative and resources available to support older adults in Westchester, please visit www.seniorlawday.info Visitors can direct any inquiries via a convenient “Ask Us” button.