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LISTEN TO BERNARD A. KROOKS, NEW YORK ELDER LAW ATTORNEY AND SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING ATTORNEY ONLINE between September and June. Bernie hosts a weekly half hour show addressing elder care, special needs planning, guardianship, asset protection, estate, financial, medical, social and other topics of interest facing our elder population and persons with special needs.
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In addition, click on the icon above to listen to the Elder Law Radio Network, featuring interviews with leaders in the elder care world.
| Topic | Guest | File |
| An Update on Alzheimer’s | Jed Levine | Listen |
| Re-Energizing Family Advocacy | Mohan Mehra, The Arc of the United States | Download |
| The Importance of Self Esteem with Children in Bullying | Susan Hendler, Sociable Kidz |
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| Alternative Living Options for Seniors | Jerry Laubhan | 12/9/10 Download |
| Election Reform: Accessible Voting for Persons with Disabilities | Lisa Tarricone and Melvyn Tanzman | 12/2/10 Download |
| Financial Scams against the Elderly and other Elder Abuse | Joan Miller, Cindy Kanusher, Esq, Pace Women’s Justice Center | 11/18/10 Download |
| Parents as Partners | Barbara Levitz | 11/11/10 Download |
| Transition to Adulthood and Independence | Michael Storz, President, Chapel Haven Inc. | 11/4/10 Download |
| Charitable Giving in Estates | Catherine Marsh, Executive Director, Westchester Community Foundation | 10/28/10 Download |
| Living with Tourette Syndrome | Laura Preskin Kempner, Ethan Kempner, Helene Walisever, Tourette Syndrome Association of Hudson Valley | 10/14/10 Download |
| Disability in the Media | Emily Kingsley, writer, Sesame Street | 10/21/10 Download |
| Special Education Law: What Parents Should Know | Sharon Latimer-Mosley | 10/7/10 Download |
| Veterans’ Benefits | Raymond D’Alessandro, Ronald Tocci, Disabled American Veterans | 9/30/10 Download |
| Being in the Present | Burton Greenberg | 9/16/10 Download |
| End-of-Life Decision Making and How to Get your Health Care Wishes Respected | David C. Leven | 9/2/10 Download |
| PEACE: Parenting Apart – An educational program for parents going through separation or divorce | Monica Rickenberg | 6/10/10 Download |
| Special Education Reform and Your Child’s Rights | Jean Mizutani | 06/03/10 Download |
| Living with Autism, Addressing the Difficulties | Dr. Christopher Tice and Dr. Robert Melillo | 05/27/10 Download |
| Well Being and Community Integration | Paula Barbag, Jacqui Phillips | 05/20/10 Download |
| Reading Strategies for Children with Developmental Disabilities | Judith Gartman | 05/14/10 Download |
| Senior Living and Residences | John Muzio | 05/06/10 Download |
| Unraveling the Maze of Veterans’ Benefits | Ellyn S. Kravitz | 04/29/10 Download |
| Self-Advocacy | Ric Swierat, Kim Kaiser | 04/22/10 Download |
| Keeping Seniors Active | Julia Schwartz-Leeper | 04/15/10 Download |
| Home-Caregivers | Audrey Perlman | 04/08/10 Download |
| Veterans’ Benefits | Sam Riti | 04/01/10 Download |
| “Care-Givers Need Caring, Too!” | Diane Cooper | 03/25/10 Download |
| Advocating for Students with Special Needs | Adrienne J. Arkontaky and Harriet P. Schleifer | 03/18/10 Download |
| Learning Through Art | Jordan Jankus | 12/17/09 Download |
| Student Advocacy: Breaking Down Barriers | Harriet Schleifer, Jean Lucasey, Maryan Johnson | 12/10/09 Download |
| The Growing Role of Geriatric Care Managers | Linda Goldsmith | 12/3/09 Download |
| The Power of Music Therapy | Peter Muir | 11/05/09 Download |
| Election Issues | Robert Astorino | 10/29/09 Download |
| Reverse Mortgages: Tapping into Home Equity | Steve Lamoreaux | 10/08/09 Download |
| Care for an Aging Loved One | Helene Bergman | 9/24/09 Download |
| The importance of fun: recreation for individuals with developmental disabilities | Rose Roth | 9/17/09 Download |
| Discussion of services offered by the John A. Coleman School. | Jane Boyle | 6/11/09 Download |
| A Changing Places representative outlines how the elderly can organize for life changes. | Paula Meighan | 6/4/09 Download |
| Discussion of services offered by careers for people with disabilities. | Christina Cornish-Lauria | 5/28/09 Download |
| A Westchester Dept. of Community Mental Health representative discusses community services available for people with special needs. | Matthew Faulkner | 5/21/09 Download |
| Neuropsychology | Randall Thomas, Ph.D | 5/14/09 Download |
| NorthEast Recreation offers year-round recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. | Janet Riley | 5/7/09 Download |
| Transition planning issues. | Ralph Szur, Westchester Arc | 4/23/09 Download |
| Discussion of services offered at Independent Living. | Joe Bravo | 4/16/09 Download |
| Elder Abuse & Preventive Measures with Pace Women’s Justice Center representatives. | Joan Miller & Susan Ferlauto | 4/2/09 Download |
| Epilepsy Life Links – Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group – discusses epilepsy treatment. | Dawn Brace | 3/26/09 Download |
| Discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Nichols of Cabrini Eldercare about his job as a geriatrician. | Dr. Jeffrey Nichols | 3/19/09 Download |
| Willow Towers, Jean Dunphy & Rita Mabli | Jean Dunphy & Rita Mabli | 12/04/08 Download |
| Discussion about how the Miracle League gives children with special needs a chance to play baseball, have fun, and build a sense of independence. | Stephen Madey | 11/20/08 Download |
| Harriet Weinberger of Harriet Weinberger & Associates discusses her duties as an educational consultant. | Harriet Weinberger | 11/06/08 Download |
| Family Ties offers services for families with children that have emotional, psychiatric, social and behavioral difficulties. | Carol Hardesty | 10/30/08 Download |
| Gwenn Canfield of Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities talks about the services they offer for children and adults with disabilities. | Gwenn Canfield | 10/2/08 Download |
| Discussion about Alzheimers and issues in Alzheimer’s care. | Ruth Ahearn | 9/25/08 Download |
| Discussion with Gideon Schein of Eddy & Schein In-Home Administrators for Seniors about the services they offer such, helping the elderly person collect the correct documents to file for a trust. | Gideon Schein | 9/18/08 Download |
| Joseph Accetta of Westchester County Surrogate’s Court talks about what a surrogate court is and the various issues that the surrogate court deals with. | Joseph Accetta | 9/4/08 Download |
| Discussion with Walter Joseph about the history of the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie and how now they provide services for children with emotional and mental disabilities. | Walter Joseph | 5/29/08 Download |
| Comerica Bank & Trust discusses their Special Needs Trusts services. | Andrew Roman | 5/22/08 Download |
| Discussion with the group Esplanade. | Kate Monagan | 5/15/08 Download |
| Crys McCuin of Dutchess ARC discusses the services Dutchess ARC provides for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Crys McCuin | 5/08/08 Download |
| Robert Grubman of Grubman Associates talks about financial issues facing citizens in a down economy. | Robert Grubman | 5/01/08 Download |
| Ric Swierat of Westchester ARC talks about the various services Westchester ARC offers for children and adults with disabilities. | Ric Swierat | 4/17/08 Download |
| Gayle Cratty of Sail at Ferncliff discusses her role at Sail at Ferncliff and the services they offer for special needs children. | Gayle Cratty | 4/10/08 Download |
| Discussion of financial planning for children with special needs. | Stephen Ehrens | 3/27/08 Download |
| Discussion with MetDESK about special needs planning and the services MetDESK can offer. | Brian Finn | 12/20/07 Download |
| Bernard A. Krooks talks with Adrienne Arkontaky of Littman Krooks LLP about her “perfect world,” where special needs children get all the help and support they need and how she helps make that happen. | Adrienne Arkontaky | 12/13/07 Download |
| Discussion of planning and organization skills. | Anita Taylor | 12/06/07 Download |
| Stephanie Russo of CPW talks about the various types of services the organization offers to individuals with developmental delays. | Stephanie Russo | 11/29/07 Download |
| Discussion with Opus Advisory Group about financial planning. | Ralph Sessa | 11/08/07 Download |
| Discussion with Cowen Financial about personal and business financial planning. | Rob Segall | 9/27/07 Download |
| Ruth Ahearn and Terry Kean of Alzheimer’s Association talk about the annual Memory Walk, which is to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. | Ruth Ahearn/Terry Kean | 9/20/07 Download |
| Discussion with the Law Office of Andrew Cuddy about general estate planning issues. | Andrew Cuddy | 09/06/07 Download |
| Cerebral Palsy of Westchester representatives detail the programs they offer for those affected by Cerebral Palsy. | Linda Kuck and Judy Katzen | 06/14/07 Download |
| Discsussion of long term care insurance. | Larry Thaul | 06/07/07 Download |
| Rabbi Rosenblatt of Riverdale Jewish Center discusses hospice care. | Rabbi Rosenblatt | 05/31/07 Download |
| The National Multiple Sclerosis Society discusses programs available for those with Multiple Sclerosis and their families. | Debby Bennett | 05/24/07 Download |
| Artie Schwabe of Premier Home Healthcare Services talks about the services they offer for elderly citizens. | Artie Schwabe | 05/10/07 Download |
| DML Mortgage Enterprise on financial planning. | Stephen Lamoreaux | 05/03/07 Download |
| Miracle League representatives discuss a program that provides a baseball team for individuals ages 5-21. | Patti Barnes | 04/26/07 Download |
| Discussion of financial issues and financial planning. | Rob Grubman | 04/19/07 Download |
| Dr.Ted Roth of Optimal Health and Development Center talks about programs that help people with special needs. | Dr. Ted Roth | 04/12/07 Download |
| Discussion with Joan Miller Cohn of Pace Women’s Justice Center about domestic violence. | Joan Miller Cohn | 12/14/06 Download |
| Discussion about the Special Olympics and helping individuals with developmental disabilities become independent and improve their self-image. | Tom Hay | 12/07/06 Download |
| Bernard A. Krooks talks with Joe Valenzano of Exceptional Parent Magazine about how the magazine got started. | Joe Valenzano | 11/30/06 Download |
| Discussion of services and programs available for individuals with disabilities. | Rick Swierat | 11/09/06 Download |
| Janet Riley of Northeast Recreation talks about providing recreational activities for individuals with special needs. | Janet Riley | 10/26/06 Download |
| Discussion with Elder Care Consulting, Inc. about issues in elder care. | Loren Gilberg | 10/19/06 Download |
| Discussion with Gayle Cratty of Heartsong about issues in elder law and special needs. | Gayle Cratty | 10/12/06 Download |
| Matt Valenzano of Exceptional Parent Magazine talks about caring for exceptional individuals. | Matt Valenzano | 10/05/06 Download |
| Discussion with The Alzheimer’s Association about Alzheimer’s issues. | Ruth Ahearn | 09/21/06 Download |
| Michael Markhoff of Danzinger & Markhoff, LLP talks about estate planning. | Michael Markhoff | 09/14/06 Download |
| Disucssion about improving the quality of nursing home care. | Jane Bassano | 09/07/06 Download |
| Discussion of financial planning and financial planning programs. | Leo Cunningham | 03/16/06 Download |
| Disabled & Alone Life Services discusses care for individuals with disabilities and special needs planning. | Roz Brilliant | 01/19/06 Download |
| Larry Thaul of Millenium Financial talks about medical planning, retirement, and long term care planning. | Larry Thaul | 01/12/06 Download |
| Littman Krooks LLP on elder law and estate planning. | Bernard A. Krooks | 01/07/06 Download |
| An Alzheimer’s Association representative discusses issues in Alzheimer’s care. | Ruth Ahearn | 12/01/05 Download |
| Northwestern Mutual offers advice on financial planning. | Steve Ehrens | 11/10/05 Download |
| Susan Cacace of Cacace Law Firm discusses general legal procedures. | Susan Cacace | 11/03/05 Download |
| Classic Residence by Hyatt talks about communities for the elderly. | Sue Lobel | 10/20/05 Download |
| Ability Beyond Disability representatives talk about helping individuals with disabilities to become more independent. | Jill Gentile & Sharon Denosly | 10/06/05 Download |
| Discussion of programs available for children with Cerebral Palsy. | Gayle Cratty | 09/29/05 Download |
| Discussion with Adaptive Architecture about specialized architecture for individuals with disabilities. | Todd Rosenblum | 09/22/05 Download |
| Merker Insurance Group discusses long term care insurance. | David Merker | 09/08/05 Download |
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