Vincent J. Russo has been selected as a 2016 Platinum Professional by Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation! Vincent J. Russo, creator and co-host of the Telly Award winning show, Family Comes First™, visionary and pioneer in the fields…
In 1992, Angela’s House, a non-profit 
organization, was created by Bob and
Angie Policastro; their goal was to improve the lives of medically frail children and their families. Angela’s House currently offers a wide variety of services to support medically frail children, both at home and in a group home setting.
We kick off this brand new season of Family Comes First™ by visiting with the founder and Executive Director of Angela’s House, Bob Policastro, and Anne Bingham, whose daughter is a resident of Angela’s House in Smithtown.
Last Wednesday, March 30, 2016, we were inspired by Dr. Susan Farella-Busch’s most thoughtful discussion on “life with dementia.” You could hear a pin drop in the room of over 70 health care professionals at our Round Table Luncheon at Puglia’s of Garden City.
Sometimes, you find yourself in a place where you never thought you would be. We are all getting older and with that we are caregivers; we suffer the loss of loved ones.
It seems that almost every day, the media reminds us that it is a National Day or Month: National Puppy Day, National Dessert Day, National Ice Cream Month, etc.
What comes to mind when you think of April? April Fools’ Day? Although you wouldn’t be incorrect, in the realm of autism, April marks the first day of National Autism Awareness Month.
When speaking with clients about the complicated Medicaid rules, availability, and exceptions, they often reply something like, “Wow, there’s so much to know.”
Clients come to us because we know the rules, and more importantly, we know the exceptions.
For many, the biggest asset associated with one's name is their home. Should a catastrophic illness occur and immediate care is required, many would not willingly choose to use their home to pay for this care. Join us at one of our…
In January 2015, the Veteran’s Administration (VA) proposed a number of significant changes to the pension allowance eligibility rules that are likely to take effect as early as this summer. Although these changes in eligibility rules will likely clarify some of the issues that currently lead to inconsistent decisions, they will also create new barriers for many veterans and increase complexity in filing claims.
For a veteran (or the surviving spouse of a veteran), the VA pension program, commonly known as Aid and Attendance, can provide financial assistance to help pay for care at home or in an assisted living facility. This can be a tremendous help to pay for needed care, which can be very costly.
We’re heading into the 2016 tax season. By the beginning or middle of February, you should have received all your tax statements, which might include:
If you haven’t received all your tax forms by mid-February, you should contact the relevant institutions as soon as possible to make sure they have the right address for you and that they did send the forms. It’s important to make sure you “have all your ducks in a row.”
The Theresa Foundation’s annual Theresa’s Fun Day Bowling Event is quickly approaching. Join us on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm for an afternoon of bowling and family fun at Farmingdale Lanes (999 Conklin St. Farmingdale, NY)! Click…
Unless you have a crystal ball, it’s impossible to predict what the future holds. Should you become unable to make your own decisions, it is imperative to appoint someone to take care of your affairs and make healthcare decisions on your behalf. Additionally, in order to ensure that your assets are passed on to your loved ones without problems, high legal fees and time delays, it is important to start your planning today.