The Graying of Westchester, and What Can Done About the Needs of the Elderly?
Our guests today are Ms. Loren Gilberg (at right), who is a registered nurse with more than twenty years of experience in geriatric care, and the founder of ELDER CARE CONSULTING, INC., to help her senior clients receive outstanding care and maintain their quality of life. In addition to her medical expertise, Loren has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. This background affords her the necessary skills to help clients of ELDER CARE CONSULTING, INC. navigate the complex world of managed care, medical benefits, social service organizations and legal issues. Ms. Gilberg has been interviewed on Cablevision’s News 12 Westchester and Bloomberg Cable News and has had articles published in numerous journals, including The Journal News, Senior News, Inside Westchester County, Advance for Nurses, and Town Report. Over and above her media exposure, Loren Gilberg has served as keynote speaker before the National Association of Elder Care Attorneys and before groups assembled at assisted living communities and participants of recreational senior centers.
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Our other guest is Ms. Florisa Zinghini has worked in the long-term care industry for over 20 years. She is a NYS-licensed Social Worker and is currently the Director of Marketing and Admissions at the Somers Manor Nursing Home. Her background includes experience in non-profit organizations, skilled nursing facilities, and independent and assisted living communities.
The questions we will address today are:
• This region has a large aging population, what can be done about their care and needs?
• What role does the family play in helping to cope with this problem
• What role does the government play in assisting the elderly needs?
• What are some of the proto-typical problems facing both the elderly and the disabled?
• What is the role of a Geriatric Care Manager?
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