Helping Mom and Dad Get The Assistance They Need

Helping Mom and Dad Get The Assistance They Need:  Free Panel Discussion

Thursday, Nov 17, 2011

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Panelists will discuss resources available to the elderly in the areas of financial planning in the retirement years, housing options, elder legal issues, and understanding the breadth of other social service resources available to the elderly.

PACE Vermont, 786 College Parkway (Fanny Allen Campus), Colchester VT

Light food

RSVP:  Connie Livingston 864-2978

Panelists:

Karen Gissendanner, Case Manager and Options counselor, Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, helps seniors, their families, and their caregivers navigate through the many resources and services available to them - looking at options for their future long term care needs.  She helps seniors access services and benefits including Choices for Care, 3SquareVT, fuel assistance, Medicare, and Meals on Wheels.

Ellen Meagher has been through the long journey of Alzheimer's care with her mother, from the emotional impact of receiveing the diagnosis to end-stage care.  Although the disease can be devastating, Ellen made the journey a positive one by creating "moments" of joy and celebrating her mother's spirit throughout.  Previously, Ellen worked in a memory care community teaching staff and families best practices for dementia care.

Alysia Perkinson, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney has over 15 years of investment experience.  Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and its predecessor firms in 2001, she was a Vice President in the Fixed Income group at Fleet Bank.  She offers a depth of knowledge and experience focusing on the needs of business owners, retirees, and women.  

Wendy Critchlow, Intake Coorinator, PACE Vermont, is a nurse by trade but her calling and her heart have always been with caring for elder folks.  In addition to serving as Intake Coordinator for PACE, Wendy has become a respected resource on housing options and issues for Vermont's elderly.

Adam Bartsch, Esq., NorthEast Estate and Trusts, PLCC focused solely on estate planning legal services for residents of Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts.  The firm offers a complete range of estate planning options, including simple wills, comprehensive revocable living trusts and advanced planning strategies for parents wishing to plan wisely for their children.