Sanford J. Mall, JD, CELA
Mall Malisow & Cooney, P.C.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
248-538-1800
www.TheElderCareLawFirm.com
In this 9 1/2 minute interview with Sanford J. Mall, JD, CELA,
member of the Michigan ElderCare chapter of our national
ElderCare Matters Alliance, you will learn answers to the following questions:
- What exactly is an Elder Law attorney and when would a family need to meet with this type of Elder Care expert?
- What are some of the legal issues of aging that Elder Law attorneys can help
families plan for and deal with?
- What are the qualifications and training that Elder Law attorneys should have?
- What are some of the questions families should ask when hiring an Elder Law
attorney?
If you would like to read Sandy's article titled, Understanding Elder Law, visit our
library website, www.ElderCareMattersLibrary.com. And if you have comments
and/or questions about this important topic or other elder care matters, you can
log on to the NEW ElderCare Matters Forum at www.ElderCareMattersForum.com,
our online community where families can discuss elder care matters with one
another and with the members of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance.
Shay Jacobson, RN, MA
Life Care Innovations
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
630-953-2154
www.lcius.com
In this 8 minute interview with Shay Jacobson, RN, President of Life Care Innovations-one of the premier Life Care advisory
companies in America-you will learn the answers to the following questions:
- What exactly is long term care and where is this care usually provided?
- Why would someone need long-term care?
- What are some of the major diseases of the elderly?
- What are some of the medical conditions that are problematic in the long-
term care setting?
If you would like to read Shay's article titled, Medical Issues and Terminology in
Long Term Care, visit our Library website, www.ElderCareMattersLibrary.com.
And if you have questions about this topic or about other elder care matters, log
on to the NEW ElderCare Matters Forum at www.ElderCareMattersForum.com,
our online community where families across America can discuss elder care
matters with one another and with the members of the national ElderCare Matters
Alliance.
Jonathan Ginsberg
Ginsberg Law Offices, P.C.
1854 Independence Square
Atlanta, GA 30338
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Georgia ElderCare Chapter
Jonathan is a practicing attorney in Atlanta, Georgia and a partner of Ginsberg Law Offices. Born and raised in Atlanta, Jonathan attended both college and law school at Tulane University in New Orleans. Jonathan has been in practice in the Atlanta area for over 20 years and his primary area of practice involves assisting deserving claimants recover Social Security disability benefits. In addition to his practice, Jonathan has published two "how to" guides about Social Security disability and he edits and publishes a Social Security disability blog and a Social Security disability podcast.
For further information:
Telephone: 770-393-4985
E-mail: jcg@glolaw.com
Web site: http://www.thesslawyer.com
Victoria Collier, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Decatur, Georgia
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Georgia ElderCare Chapter
Victoria Collier serves the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. Her firm focuses its practice on Elder Law issues, which includes Estate Planning, Disability Planning, Medicaid Planning, and Guardianship Litigation. Ms. Collier is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and is the current Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association's Elder Law Section.
For further information:
Telephone: 404-370-0696
e-mail: victoriacollier@elderlawga.com
website: http://www.elderlawga.com
Mary Louise Weeks, R.N.
American Parkinson's Disease Association, Georgia Chapter
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Georgia ElderCare Chapter
Mary Louise is a registered nurse currently working at Emory University in the Movement Disorder Department of Neurology as a research nurse and is the Information and Referral Center Nurse Coordinator for the American Parkinson Disease Association. Mary Louise began her nursing education at Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana where she earned her bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. She began as a critical care nurse which took her all over the United States, including Indiana, California, Massachusetts and finally to Georgia. Mary Louise is knowledgeable about Parkinson's Disease through her professional and personal experience.
For further information:
Telephone: 404-778-7777
Email: mmusant@emory.edu
Web site: http://www.apdageorgia.org
Robert M. Bregitzer, CPA
Innovative Mortgage Solutions, LLC
Norcross, Georgia
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Georgia ElderCare Chapter
Bob Bregitzer has been helping families make educated residential financing decisions for over eight years. He understands the unique issues facing seniors and appreciates that most seniors desire to stay in their homes as long as possible. He addresses these issues by structuring reverse and conventional mortgage loans tailored to the individual's needs. He is committed to educating his clients on all their available options and frequently works with the senior's family members and financial advisors to determine that the proposed mortgage compliments their overall financial plan. Bob is a certified public accountant and spent six years in public accounting before dedicating his time to mortgage banking. His background and continuing education as a CPA positions him to be a true financial advisor to his current clients and past client base. Bob encourages his clients to continue to use him as a resource well after closing to assist them with real estate and non-real estate related matters. He is a sincere advocate of his clients' interests and enjoys helping individuals achieve their financial objectives. Bob is recognized in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Annual Book of List for 2005-2006 as one of the top 25 GAMB residential mortgage loan originators in the State of Georgia and has been since 2003. He is a graduate of Florida State University with degrees in Finance and Accounting.
For further information:
Telephone: 770-449-9060
e-mail: bob@imsmortgage.com
website: http://www.atlantareversemortgage.com
Elayne Forgie, Ph.D., CMC
ElderCare at Home
Lake Worth, Florida
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Florida ElderCare Chapter
Elayne Forgie is a professional geriatric care manager, certified by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. She was a founding Board Member of the Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, and is the president and founder of the ElderCare Resource Center, ElderCare at Home and AlzheimersTraining.com. She is presently serving on the Advocacy Advisory Board for the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and has been awarded their Excellence in Care Specialist designation. Elayne is a member of the Gerontological Society of America, Case Management Society of America, American Counseling Association, and the national ElderCare Matters Alliance. She is the founder of The ElderCare Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that provides 24 hours of emergency respite care in the patient's home. Mrs. Forgie has been recognized on local, state, and national levels as both a certified geriatric care manager and as president/owner of an Inc. 500 company. She has over 18 years of direct experience focusing on the needs of older adults, caregivers, and family members living with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other cognitive impairments. She has an impeccable reputation for providing comprehensive care and services and has helped thousands of families across the United States. Elayne is presently working with other local leaders in the establishment of Dementia Specific Standards for service delivery to patients and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's
disease.
For further information:
Telephone: 561-471-3122
e-mail: eldercareresources@msn.com
website: www.eldercareresourcecenter.com
Jeff Bernier, CFP, ChFC, CFS
TandemGrowth Financial Advisors, LLC
Roswell, Georgia
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Georgia ElderCare Chapter
Jeff Bernier is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TandemGrowth Financial Advisors, LLC, an independent financial planning and investment advisory firm in Roswell, Georgia. Jeff oversees the firm’s investment research and portfolio management team, and develops TandemGrowth’s overall investment strategy.
Since entering the financial services industry in 1986, Jeff has devoted his entire career to serving the needs of affluent individual investors who value honest, straightforward advice. Jeff serves a diverse client base of successful business professionals who entrust him with the oversight and management of their financial assets. As a wealth advisor, Jeff helps families evaluate the opportunities, benefits, costs and tradeoffs of their financial and life choices.
Jeff received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia where he majored in finance and a master's degree in financial planning from The College for Financial Planning in Denver. Moreover, formal training has led him to earn three professional designations including Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®), Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), a testament to his commitment to continuing education. Jeff is a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the fee-only National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and the Georgia ElderCare Chapter of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance.
For further information:
Telephone: 770-641-6360
e-mail: jbernier@tandemgrowth.com
website: www.tandemgrowth.com
John A. Stewart
American Cancer Society
Atlanta, Georgia
Member of the national ElderCare Matters® Alliance, Georgia ElderCare Chapter
John Stewart is a business graduate of Auburn University and has more than 22 years in the financial industry. He joined the American Cancer Society Planned Giving Business Unit in 1999 as the Director of Estate and Asset Services for Alabama and Georgia. His achievements with the Planned Giving Business Unit include Region 1 Summit Award 2004, Region 1 Top Performer 2005, and Nationwide Top Performer in 2007. John has experienced cancer in his family and he is committed to working to find a cure. He likes to find ways to help families achieve their goals through their estate plan and realize how easy it is to make gifts to their favorite charities.
Mr. Stewart is a member of the National Committee on Planned Giving, The Georgia Planned Giving Council, and the Georgia ElderCare Chapter of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance.
For further information:
Telephone: 1-877-227-1598
e-mail: John.Stewart@cancer.org
website: www.cancer.org
