Westchester Reporter

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced that the 24th Annual Senior Law Day will return to the Westchester County Center for the first time since 2019. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westchester County Center, located at 198 Central Avenue, White Plains.

This free event will feature 18 educational workshops, one-on-one consultations, and opportunities to learn from experienced elder law attorneys, certified financial planners, and geriatric care managers. County agencies and nonprofit organizations will also be present to provide resources and information.

Senior Law Day is open to all older adults in the county and their families. Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Sign-up for free, 15-minute one-on-one consultations will be available at the door, with complimentary parking provided.

Latimer stated: "We can’t stress enough the importance of planning, especially when it comes to aging. Senior Law Day helps Westchester families navigate the legal, financial, and health-related concerns that all of us experience as we grow older. And the fact that we are able to return to the County Center enables us to offer a more robust in-person experience than in recent years."

Mae Carpenter, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), commented: "Since its inception, the Senior Law Day Collaborative has benefitted an estimated 15,000 seniors, family members and caregivers throughout Westchester. It’s one of our department’s most valuable programs not only because of the services we offer but because of the dedicated community partners we work with. These partners have volunteered their time and expertise since 2000 to make this event possible."

This year’s workshops will be offered in six thematic areas:

There will also be a workshop for Spanish speakers entitled “Planning for a Child with Disabilities as We Age,” along with a special Q&A session on Elder Law.

Senior Law Day is presented by DSPS, the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services (WPPP), and the Senior Law Day Collaborative. The Collaborative is co-chaired by Melinda Bellus (Attorney-in-Charge at Yonkers Office; Legal Services of Hudson Valley), Krishna Brodigan (Director of Outreach at Westchester Library System), and Sarah A. Steckler (Partner at Warshaw Burstein LLP).

Hospice of Westchester is serving as the Official Conference Bag Sponsor while Anchor Health, Emerald Medicare, The Feller Group P.C., and Woodlawn Cemetery – Conservancy are Silver Sponsors. Bronze Sponsors include Atria Senior Living, Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services, CAREPatrol, ClearCaptions LLC., and Longbridge Financial LLC.

For registration or additional information call (914) 813-6300 or visit DSPS or Senior Law Day websites.

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