This is not a mistake! The Governor’s Program Bill has increased the allowable level of assets in order to qualify for Medicaid to $13,050 from $4,350, effective April 1, 2008. This change applies to all Medicaid programs in New York State.

Family Comes First – Good Reality TV
Telecare TV Channels 29, 73 and 271

This Friday the story of David and Gloria Richmond will be told. Gloria’s story about her husband, David, is heart-warming and heart-breaking, emotions not unknown to those who suffer silently through the effects of Alzheimer’s on a loved one. What are her emotions, experiences, support system?

Ms. MaryAnn Malack-Ragona, Executive Director and CEO, of the Alzheimer’s Association, Long Island Chapter shares information, resources and the latest news in research for treatment with viewers.

17th Annual Health Care Professional Luncheon

There are only a few remaining seats for DRA in Action and Other Elder Law Issues which is followed by lunch at the Milleridge Inn. Call Sue Tame at 516-683-1717.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Court Orders Home Returned

Court Orders Home Returned to Margaret after "Duped" by Scam

Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice called this case "a most egregious example" of a type of fraud perpetrated upon homeowners at risk of losing their homes. Margaret Watson, age 76, thought she was getting help so she would not lose her home. She understood that she could buy her home back at a later time. It was all a scam. Fortunately, Judge Demarest concluded, there "can be no doubt" that they "conspired to swindle the home" away from the Watsons. Thanks to the Judge -- Margaret and her son will be able to get their home back.

Family Comes First - Good Reality TV
Telecare TV - Channels 29, 73 and 271

How about Peter, a "baby-boomer" who is "juggling" a job, his own family of four, his responsibilities to his Mom who lives in the community, and his Father, who after a painful family decision, is in a nursing home? How does the "every single day visit" to the nursing home affect his Mom? How does Peter handle it all? Where does he get his daily energy and what can he teach us as a member of the "sandwich generation?" How does Peter define "FAMILY?"

Keeping It Simple -- what everyone wants!

Seniors are overwhelmed with information overload. We will simplify, filter and clarify! Get the answers at our free seminars -- June 17th in Jericho and June 19th in West Islip. For more information go to www.vjrussolaw.com.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Keeping It Simple

Seniors are overwhelmed by information overload and lack of direction when facing a long term care crisis. In response to this need, we have launched a series of free workshops on Keeping It Simple. The workshops are designed so that the attended will learn what steps need to be taken to protect themselves without being overwhelmed. Our next Keeping It Simple workshops will focus on Estate Planning 101.

For more information, please contact Sue Tame at our law firm or go to our website for more information at www.vjrussolaw.com.

Family Comes First - Premiers this Friday on Telecare TV - Channels 29, 73 and 271

Co-hosted by Vincent J. Russo and Kim Berk of KJOY FM

Coming to you directly from our Family Room at Telecare TV studios ...

Each episode:

Focuses on the challenges real-life Long Island families are facing

Offers practical information from leading community organizations:

Alzheimer's Association LI Chapter

Arthritis Foundation, LI Chapter

United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County

Friday, April 4, 2008

Collateral Investigation Is Enforceable!

Park Avenue Extended Care Center will get paid as my partner, Ron Spirn, obtained a fair hearing decision which reverses Medicaid denial for nursing home care.

Ron documented for our client, Arleen that every effort was made to obtain the documents requested by Nassau County DSS. When Arleen could not provide the requested documents, Ron requested a “collateral investigation” which shifted the burden to collect the documents to Nassau County DSS. The County made no effort to assist in the collection of the requested documents.

The fair hearing officer agreed with Ron even though Nassau County vigorously opposed. For more details on when collateral investigation can be requested, call us.

Blackbird Luncheon Series – A First…

It is my great pleasure to announce and invite you to our first Blackbird Luncheon Series on April 29th at the Milleridge Inn. Our luncheon series will focus on special needs. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in 1 in 150 children. Our first guest presenter is Nichole Weidenbaum of Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism. For more information, visit our website or call Sue Tame at 516-393-3146.

Good Reality TV – “Family Comes First” on Telecare this May

My co-host Kim Berk and I will be meeting inspirational families who will share their stories in a unique way.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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