Galef, Carlucci To Host Senior Fair In Ossining

OSSINING, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci and state Rep. Sandy Galef will host a senior event Thursday to offer information about community resources they may be able to utilize.

James O'Rourke

10/14/2015 7:00 a.m.

The 10 a.m. event at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, 95 Broadway, Ossining, will last about three hours and cover several topics vital to seniors, according to Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Galef (D-Ossining).

Seniors also will have the chance to speak with representatives from various health, legal and housing services provided throughout Westchester County. The schedule includes:

10:30-11 a.m. - Welcoming remarks from Carlucci, Galef, Rep.Nita Lowey and representatives from Phelps Hospital.
11-11:25 a.m. - "Aging in Place/Downsizing Your Home" presented by Allison Jaffe, real estate broker.
11:25-11:45 a.m. - "Senior Living Options in Westchester" presented by Douglas Thomas, executive director at a senior living facility.
11:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. - "Medicaid and Managed Long Term Care Programs" presented by Colin Sandler, elder care consultant.
12:05-12:30 p.m. - "Medicare and the Affordable Care Act" presented by Lakezia Carmichael.
12:30-12:50 p.m. - "Finding Your Voice through Memoir Writing" presented by Nancy Kessler.
12:50-1:10 p.m. - "Yoga for Seniors" presented by Michèle Rafferty.

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