Member Directory

Community Relations Director, Russo Law Group

Russo Law Group’s team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection.

Ms. Allegretti was named in the 2015 Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Long Island’s Young Professionals” 30 Under 30 Award for making a notable impact on local businesses, industry and community. In 2016, she was awarded the honor of Excellence in Communication in the area of In-House Marketing Professional and awarded with the Millennial Award, both from the Long Island Business News. In November of 2016 she became a member of the Suffolk County Legislature Next Generation Advisory Council. In January of 2017, she joined the Farmingdale State College Alumni Board. She also volunteers her time to the Nassau County Camera Club as their Webmaster.

Kate Anastasia, Program Director

Alzheimer’s Association, Long Island Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  The Long Island Chapter offers many programs and services to help support family caregivers, professional caregivers, and those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Our services include: a 24/7 Helpline staffed by Masters level clinicians to help answer questions and provide assistance during times of crisis, support groups, education programs for caregivers, Memory Cafes, respite assistance and the Medic Alert + Safety Return program.

Right at Home is a leader in the in-home senior care industry. Our trained caregivers provide quality in-home care for seniors and disabled adults who need some assistance to maintain their independence.

Michele Biggart, Director of Sales
Fountaingate Gardens

Fountaingate Gardens is a new Life Plan Community envisioned by the Gurwin Health Care System located in Commack. We are excited to be breaking ground on this Independent Living Community by the end of 2020!

About Michele Biggart

Michele Biggart is the Director of Sales at Fountaingate Gardens, a new Life Plan Community envisioned by the Gurwin Health Care System located in Commack. In this position, she guides active adults in making the right choice in senior living and lectures frequently on timely topics impacting the aging population. Prior to this position, she spent 10 years as the Director of Business and Community Development for Burner Law Group, P.C., a boutique law firm serving clients in all matters of Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Guardianship, and Special Needs Planning. Michele received her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s College and her Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from Stony Brook University. Michele has been a Certified Geriatric Care Manager through the University of Florida since 2013.

In 2011, Michele returned to her alma mater of St. Joseph’s College as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science where she created the first internship course allowing students to experience the political process in real time.

Michele has worked very closely with the community in events to support those diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease and those who care for them. She was instrumental in co-creating the East End Walk for Alzheimer’s Disease in Westhampton Beach and, inspired by the supporters of the walk and lack of community resources, she became a facilitator of a support group on the East End for caregivers taking care of a loved one living with cognitive impairments. The group continues to meet today.

Michele is the recipient of the Day Haven Neighborhood of Caring Award for her work in the community with the Alzheimer’s population and a member of multiple geriatric professional groups that support an aging population. In 2019, she was named as “Top 30 Under 30” by Long Island Business News. She lives in Setauket with her husband and two children.

Marketing and selling in the healthcare and senior housing industry is challenging, and requires both sales expertise and compassion.  You need someone who has walked the walk, and understands this very specific industry.  I will review your practices, help you create an effective turn-around plan, and work with your team to train them in the best practices in effectively selling and marketing this specific industry.  I will turn the most timid into a sales and marketing “Rockstar”!    

Business Development is an important part of this turn-around process and is all about the relationships you form and nurture.  In this ever-changing industry,  it’s difficult to keep track of where and who the influencers are. Whether you are the owner of a new or struggling senior living community or a health care service provider, I can help get your brand where it needs to be. I will work with you to create a business development plan and then accompany you on marketing outreach calls, teaching you effective relationship building techniques along the way so that you learn how to effectively market your business and create mutually beneficial referral relationships.   

Sandra Brennan, CEO/Founder
Senior Living Renaissance, LLC
Healthcare and Senior Housing Strategic Marketing Consultant

Wagner Funeral Home

Funeral Director

Dignity Memorial is a network of 2,600 funeral homes across the United States and Canada.

As a licensed funeral director for 20 years I have helped many families through some of their toughest days. For the past 10 years, I have been helping families across Nassau and Suffolk counties protect their loved ones by pre- planning for that day so that they don’t have to. I specialize in revocable as well as irrevocable accounts for Medicaid spenddowns. I believe no family should have to make these decisions on one of the worst days of their lives. We also offer many different benefits and services to our client families. Please contact me today and ask how we can protect you and your family.

Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center

For over 30 years, the Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center has believed that until there is a cure, we are the best solution to find hope and support. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia for both diagnosed individuals and caregivers. We offer hands-on services that provide respite, support and stimulating programs. We meet, assess and customize a plan for your loved one, focusing on abilities, what they can still do, happily and productively, allowing us to bring out the best in every participant.

CARE ANSWERED

DIRECTOR/CEO

Care Answered provides healthcare coordination and advocacy for older adults.  We offer peace of mind to older adults and their families by expertly navigating them through the healthcare system.  We aid in obtaining the answers and guidance needed to obtain the best healthcare possible for their unique situation.  The services we offer include: aid in selecting doctors, hospitals, rehabilitation sites, home health care, assisted living facilities and more; facilitate the transfer of medical/pharmaceutical records; accompaniment to doctor appointments as an advocate; mediate family discussions on healthcare of an older adult and much more.  Care Answered serves all of Long Island.

Executive Director, Village Green

Village Green is a Senior Living community that offers Assisted Living and Memory Care to its residents in the heart of Levittown. Scheduled to open in February 2020, we will have an Enhanced License which will allow us to bridge the gap between traditional Assisted Living communities and skilled nursing facilities, allowing our residents to truly age in place.

Circle of Care is the Geriatric Care Management Division of North Shore-LIJ. We provide care coordination for seniors and younger disabled persons throughout Long Island and the boros who want to remain independent in their own homes. We offer reassurance, healthcare expertise, arrangement and supervision of all types of services both in and out of the home.

Privatus Care Solutions

Carolynn Dubicki-Eipel, Client Services Consultant

At Privatus, we offer Home Care and Private Duty Nursing.   Our prime focus is on ‘the client experience’ and customer service.   Whether for clinically complex care needs, personal assistance, or those desiring a sophisticated advocate, our attention to detail and degree of communication is second to none.

Ronald Fatoullah & Associates

Elder Law Attorney

Ronald Fatoullah is an award winning elder law attorney who is recognized by his peers and clients for his expertise and accomplishments in the fields of Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs. His law firm, Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, is built on his comittment to the highest professional and ethical standards, and a fierce dedication to his clients. The firm is well known for providing outstanding legal services to the senior citizen community, and to individuals who are differently abled.

Mr. Fatoullah is a frequent presenter to Corporations, Banks, Accountanting firms, and other attorneys, and speaks extensively about Medicaid Eligibility, Estate Planning, Asset Preservation, and Special Needs Trusts. Mr. Fatoullah has offices in Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan and Queens.

Doreen Fiscina, Director of Sales

Sunrise Senior Living, East Meadow

I specialize in assisting families in finding the best places for their elderly loved ones to live and receive proper care. I work diligently to help plan for your family’s future and I am proficient in providing solutions in crisis situations.

Making the right care decision for parents and other senior loved ones can be a daunting task filled with stress, tension and pressure. Senior Care Authority helps families find the best care options for their needs, including Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care and Skilled Nursing.

Our mission is to help families make informed, courageous decisions to help seniors safely thrive with dignity. We undergo extensive training and spend countless hours inspecting communities, meeting staff and reviewing state reports to best advise families on senior living and care options.

Dementia, cancer, Parkinson’s, stroke and falls have left seniors I love and respect highly vulnerable. I leverage this experience with 30 years of sales, consulting and management experience to ensure my clients are equipped to make educated care decisions.

Nancy B. Geller, LCSW, ACSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Elder Care Consultant

Linda Gillan, CEO

Island Medicaid Consulting

Jaime J. Huete, Business Development Mgr.

AgeWell New York

Lynn Iseppon, Senior Lifestyle Consultant

Fountaingate Gardens

Care Consultant, Privatus Care Solutions

Karp Loshak Long Term Care Insurance Solutions Bkg

Co-President

Natalie Karp, MBA, CLTC is a highly accredited specialists in LTC Insurance and ranked by The American Association of Long Term Care Insurers as top professionals in New York State, 2009 and 2010. Karp Loshak LTC Insurance www.karploshak.com is a trusted source of information on long term care insurance solutions for individuals, business owners and employer groups. Licensed in NY, NJ, CT, FL, CA, and MO and licensed in State Partnership Insurance Plans.

Karp Loshak is an approved NYS Sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

We sell and install safety equipment such as wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, patient lifts, residential elevators and perform home modifications such as door widening and roll in showers to keep people safe at home.

Boston University undergrad
St. John’s Law School

Marketing Consultation

Suzanne Levy, Principal

Levy Law Firm

Esplanade of Woodmere

Hindel Jesselson, Executive Director

Vanessa Lightbody, Community Sales Director

• Safe and secure Memory Care community
• Personalized Care Plans
• MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME memory care programming that encourages socialization and infuses purpose into interactions
• Complete kosher dining program consisting of three daily meals and Snacks that Pack
• Call and monitoring systems
• 24 Hour Nursing
• 24/7 on-site care service
• Scheduled transportation to appointments and outings

Sara Companion HomeCare Services, Inc.

Home Care Consultant

SARA Companion Services is a licensed, insured and bonded Home Care Service Agency serving seniors in Nassau County and the five boroughs of New York. Our Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants are available 24/7 on an hourly or live in basis providing assistance with all Activities of Daily Living needs. The Registered Nurse does the initial patient assessment at no charge to the family. We accept private pay, long term care insurance and contract with many MLTC agencies. Getting started is easy! Call me to schedule a no charge Home Visit to discuss how we can help.

Ann Maiorano, Director of Community Relations, Sunrise Senior Living

Robin Marks, Executive Director
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center

Business Development Manager, AgeWell New York Health

Sarah Szewczyk, Director of Outreach and Community Relations
NYSARC Trust Services

NYSARC Trust Services has administered supplemental needs trusts since 1972, helping thousands of people with disabilities and older adults protect their eligibility for government benefits and improve their quality of life. Our trust programs give people with disabilities of all ages the opportunity to remain in their communities with greater comfort and independence while providing peace of mind to their family and loved ones.

Main Street Financial Group

Financial Advisor

I am one of five independent advisors at our office. My mission is to help those individuals who are interested in protecting themselves and their loved ones by finding financial solutions that are personalized to meet their dreams and goals. This encompasses insurance (life,disability,long term care) and investments (retirement,individual,college).

I hold a Certified Fund Specialist designation and a series 7 securities license and insurance licenses. On a side note, several years ago I served my country as a Lieutenant in the Navy!

Roberta Rosenberg, CEO

Destination Accessible

Robert Sabella, Business Development Manager

Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Lina Scacco, AVP Corporate Outreach and Development

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation

Director of Business Development Oyster Bay Senior Campus

Oyster Bay Senior Campus has been family run and operated since 1994 and our goal for our residents and their families is to become part of our family here. We take great pride in our communities and are always challenging ourselves to make life better for those who have chosen our home.

Oyster Bay Manor Assisted Living provides the right amount of assistance to stimulate and provide a safe-haven while fostering independence and encouraging our residents to succeed at the tasks they are still able to do and the activities they enjoy.

Harbor House is a designated building to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and memory impairments. Harbor House is comprised of three separate and secure floors which are set up by level of cognitive and social ability. This unique approach allows the residents to thrive in an environment that is suited for their specific needs.

Oyster Bay Senior Campus provides a customized and comprehensive range of residential, home based and short-term solutions to ensure the safety and security of our residents. All care can be done here on our campus and our residents can age in place. We are lucky to have such a comprehensive range and hope we are the place that will help your loved one or client call home!

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President/Owner, Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy

Marlo Suazo, Owner
Mas Imaging Portable X-Ray Inc.

We are a Mobile X-Ray company that has established itself in the Long Island Region of New York that assist Physicians and Facilities to quickly and responsibly perform imaging needs like Taken X-Ray’s and Ultrasounds, Echo’s and EKG’s/Pacemaker checks right in the comfort of your environment.

Sarah Thompson, Account Executive
AlvitaCare

Premier Home Care and Geriatric Care Management Provider

Gutterman Funeral Directors

Executive Funeral Director

Chris specializes in customizing one’s own funeral Pre-Arrangement to start or compliment their estate plan or fund an account to protect monies for Medicaid purposes. Chris can also assist those in need for funeral purposes at any of his Gutterman locations or at our non-Jewish affiliates with chapels throughout the five boroughs and all of Long Island.

Technical Consultant at TechTime

Computers and smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life. There is no better time like the present to embrace and master modern technology. TechTime offers one-on-one or small-group training sessions at your home, office or in a public setting with lessons that are tailored to your wants and needs. Tutoring on the iPhone/iPad, MacBook, Mobile Phone Applications, Texting, Email, Internet, FaceTime, Social Media Platforms (e.g Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn), Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more!

After two decades of working in the financial services sector selling market data to institutional investors, I realized it was time for a change. I said goodbye to Wall Street and since then, I have redirected my passion for educating and training toward helping others gain a better understanding for the technological world in which we live….making it easy and approachable for everyone!

Account Manager, Fox Rehabilitation

Owner/Director of Operations, Caring Transitions of Long Island

We are Certified Relocation & Transitions Specialists. We offer estate liquidations and cleanouts too. Caring Transitions is a nationwide company with approximately 200 independently owned offices nationwide which gives us the ability to coordinate moves between states; there is no other company like us! We are truly a full-service provider.

About Us

I’m Diana Zagariello and I own this business with my husband Michael.

I run the day-to-day operations of the business. Before we opened this company, I spent many years working for a leading health insurance company and later assisted small businesses with their health insurance as an independent agent. After we started our family and times changed, I found that insurance just wasn’t for me anymore. When we came across Caring Transitions 5 years ago, we knew it would be a great fit. I’m a very organized person and we love the idea of helping people during what can be a really difficult time.

I have attained both undergraduate and graduate degrees. I am a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist.

We truly pride ourselves on being respectful of our clients and their possessions/homes. My clients give me a hug at the end of every job. It makes all of the hard work worth it!

Director of Community Relations, Artis Senior Living of Commack

At Artis Senior Living of Commack, we believe a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia doesn’t mean your loved one has to stop growing and experiencing the world around them. By providing residents of our Memory Care community with compassionate around-the-clock care, open two-way communication, and the everyday dignity they deserve, we are encouraging your loved one to live a rich, fulfilling life.