2015 veterans expo for ages 55+

 2015 VETERANS EXPO FOR AGES 55+
Friday, September 25, 8:00AM – 12:30PM The Salvation Army Community Center of Hampton Roads, 1401 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia Join us for this FREE half-­‐day Expo to learn about services for Veterans and their spouses, ages 55+. Informational presentations, educational exhibits, door prizes and complimentary lunch! AGENDA: 8:00 – 9:00AM 9:00 – 9:10AM 9:10 – 9:20AM 9:20 – 9:40AM 9:40 – 10:00AM 10:00 – 10:20AM 10:20 – 11:15AM 11:15 – 11:35AM 11:35 – 11:55AM 11:55– 12:15PM Registration and Exhibit Displays Welcome by Senior Advocate Welcome by Dr. Jorge Cortina, Coordinator for Geriatrics and Extended Care Services for the Veterans Mid-­‐Atlantic Network “Veterans Health Eligibility,” presented by Jeffrey Pearson, Department of Veterans Affairs, Hampton VA Medical Center “Veterans Funeral Benefits,” presented by Susan Perry, Outreach Director, Altmeyer Funeral Homes “10 Estate Planning Commandments,” presented by Mark Pascucci, Attorney, Wolcott Rivers Gates Break & Exhibit Displays “Understanding the Military Thrift Savings Plan,” presented by Mary Mondelli, Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner, First Command Financial Services “Veterans Benefits and Disability Compensation,” presented by Jamar Blyther, Readjustment Counseling Tech., U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs “Advance Care Planning,” presented by Donna Marchant-­‐Roof, Service Line Administrator, Senior Services, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 12:15 – 12:30PM Closing Remarks, Door Prize Drawings and Boxed Lunch (Exhibitor List and Presenter Bio’s on Next Page) RSVP AT SENIORADVOCATEONLINE.COM OR 757-­724-­7001 2015 VETERANS EXPO FOR AGES 55+ Friday, September 25, 8:00AM – 12:30PM The Salvation Army Community Center of Hampton Roads, 1401 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia EXHIBITORS: AARP Virginia, Altmeyer Funeral Home, AmeriCare Plus, Bon Secours Home Health & Hospice, CaptionCall, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Commonwealth Assisted Living, East-­‐West Advocates, EVMS: Brickell Medical Sciences Library, First Command Financial Services, Greenfield Senior Living, Hampton Roads Community Health Center, LearningRx, Marian Manor/Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mobility Supercenter, Peninsula Agency on Aging, Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health, Senior Navigator, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia, Sentara Center for Healthcare Ethics, Sentara Home Care Services, The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Virginia Senior Medicare Patrol, Virginia Wounded Warrior Program, and Wolcott Rivers Gates PRESENTER BIO’S: Dr. Jorge Cortina serves as Coordinator of Geriatric and Extended Care Programs for the Veterans Mid-­‐Atlantic Network of the eight Veterans Hospitals and affiliated Clinics serving Virginia, North Carolina and eastern West Virginia. He is a graduate of University Medical School and a Clinical Associate Professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Cortina will present a brief overview of the Virginia Veteran-­‐Community Partnership. Jeffrey Pearson is the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Hampton VA Medical Center. His focus is on educating veterans and their families concerning Veterans Health Care Benefits. Jeffrey served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman for 20 years, retiring in October 2011, and is currently pursuing a dual Master’s Degree in Health Care and Business Administration. He will present on eligibility criteria for Veterans Services. Susan Perry is the Outreach Director for Altmeyer Funeral Homes. She is a certified Life Celebrant, officiating funeral services tailored to individuals and their beliefs. Susan is dedicated to providing excellent service to our community, her clients and their families. Her father and grandfather are both military veterans. Susan will present on Veterans Funeral Benefits and Veterans Honor Ceremonies. Mark Pascucci is an Estate Planner and Elder Law Attorney at Wolcott Rivers Gates. His practice concentrates on estate planning and administration, family business succession, corporate transactions and elder law. Prior to earning his law degree at William & Mary, Mark practiced as a Certified Public Accountant in Boston. He will be presenting on the 10 Estate Planning Commandments and will include information about the Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit. Mary Mondelli is a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with First Command Financial Services. She joined First Command 2009, following 12 years of active duty service in the United States Navy. A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Master of Arts degree in Education, Mary holds Series 6, 63 and 65 securities licenses plus state life and health insurance licenses in Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and California. Mary will be presenting on the Military Thrift Savings Plan. Jamar Blyther is a Readjustment Counseling Tech for the Department of Veteran Affairs. While in the service, he was an Army Combat Veteran stationed at Fort Story and deployed into Kuwait/Iraq in 2003. After serving in the military, Jamar was an admissions representative for a number of colleges and is currently pursuing an MBA Degree. Jamar will be presenting Benefits for Veterans, including compensation for those with a disability. Donna Marchant-­‐Roof is the Service Line Administrator of Senior Services at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work, is a licensed counselor, and has been with Chesapeake Regional for 15 years working in Home Care and Hospice. Donna will be presenting on Advance Care Planning.