The Alternative Press

If your family is struggling with long term health care issues for a loved one and how to financially afford it, come to SAGE Eldercare on Tuesday, October 9 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm to hear from Yale Hauptman, Esq., on how to approach this growing problem for many families.

Mr. Hauptman’s presentation will be taken from his personal experience, which is part of his recently published book, “Be Nice to Me – I Pick Your Nursing Home:  How to Provide for Your Parent’s Care without Going to the Poorhouse or the Nuthouse.” 

“As the population ages, there are more and more families who are dealing with long term health care issues for their aging love one,” stated Yale Hauptman, Esq.  “My goal is to educate and motivate families and caregivers to take action and put a plan in place so that when a crisis arises, they will be emotionally, psychologically and financially prepared to cope during one of the most difficult times of their lives.”

To register or learn more about the program, call 908.598.5548 or email education@sageeldercare.org.  The program, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 290 Broad Street in Summit.

For almost 20 years, Mr. Hauptman has focused his practice on elder law in Livingston, NJ.  He has personally helped many seniors and their families plan for the complicated and emotional journey through the long term health care system.   A graduate of Rutgers University and Albany Law School, he is licensed to practice law in NJ and NY.  He is a frequent lecturer on elder law topics to attorneys, financial and health care professionals, as well as the general public.  Additionally, he has been featured in both local and national publications, including The Bergen Record, The Star-Ledger and Financial Advisor Magazine, among others.  For more information, visit www.elderlawtodaypodcast.com.

SAGE Eldercare supports the independence, well-being and quality of life of older adults, their families and caregivers, through the provision of client-centered health, social and support services.  Founded in 1954, SAGE is one of the few non-profit eldercare agencies in the United States, and the oldest in New Jersey, that offers a broad and comprehensive array of services under one roof that assist elderly, often frail, adults to remain independent in their own homes. 

Programs at SAGE Eldercare include: HomeCare; Meals On Wheels; Spend-A-Day Adult Day Health Center; GPS (Guidance Planning Support) Services; InfoCare free information and referral service; Fall Prevention Initiative; Home Repair Service; Grocery Shopping and Errand Service; Bill Paying Service; Holistic Living Services; Alzheimer’s and PREP caregiver support groups; Community Education; and Union County Medicare SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program).  In addition, SAGE has operated a Furniture Restoration Workshop, run by volunteers who specialize in caning and rushing chairs and refinishing furniture, and a Resale Shop for more than 50 years.  Both provide essential funding that supports the organization’s programs and services for seniors in the community. 

SAGE Eldercare serves over 6,000 people throughout Union, Essex, Morris and Somerset Counties, as well as across the United States.  For more information, call 908.273.5550 or visit www.sageeldercare.org.