Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC Joins Legal Industry Leadership Council

FLORHAM PARK, NJ —In order to support the needs of the many families within the growing Alzheimer’s population, the Alzheimer’s Association is proud to announce the creation of the Legal Industry Leadership Council (LILC). The LILC aims to increase attorneys’ awareness of legal issues that these families face including guardianship, succession planning, powers of attorney and health care proxies. It also looks to provide resources for families and businesses affected by an Alzheimer’s diagnosis—the association already fields more than 300,000 such calls every year. Participating law firms also are invited to engage their employees and communities to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research through galas, walks, bike rides and other initiatives.

On a local level, Levine, Furman & Rubin, LLC, Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney’s, has joined the fight. With offices in East Brunswick and Jackson, they are a long-standing supporter of the Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter (AAGNJ). The firm is a leading sponsor of the Mercer-Middlesex Walk to End Alzheimer's®, taking place this year on September 17 at Veteran’s Park in Hamilton, NJ — the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Adam Rubin, partner and AAGNJ Board member explains, “As an elder law attorney, being asked to serve on the LILC leadership committee is one of the biggest honors of my legal career. As Alzheimer’s continues to affect more families, I take my responsibility to navigate the legal issues for a family impacted by Alzheimer’s incredibly serious. It is imperative that families know EVERY resource available as they navigate this unchartered territory. The formation of the Legal Industry Leadership Council is a blessing for elder law attorneys as well. It is going to allow me to connect my clients with the invaluable resources that the Alzheimer’s Association provides, and promote these legal resources to other attorneys who NEED to know about them.”

Adam’s strong commitment to furthering the impact of the LILC inspired him to share the opportunity nation-wide with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney’s (AAEPA) who has since partnered with, and is raising funds to support the mission of, the Alzheimer’s Association.

Rubin continues, "Levine, Furman & Rubin is proud to further our support of the mission of the Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter by our membership in the LILC. I see the dramatic impact Alzheimer's has on individuals living with the disease, and their families. Being able to serve as a Board member, and participate and sponsor the Walk to End Alzheimer's, is a point of pride for everyone at our firm. We are truly honored to be aligned with an organization that accelerates global research, drives risk reduction and early detection, and maximizes quality care and support."

"The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter is committed to collaborating with our community partners to create a safety net around those impacted by dementia", said chapter executive director, Cheryl Ricci-Francione. "We provide a vast array of resources and educational programs to New Jersey residents, all at no cost. We are able to provide these services due to the generous support of our donors and corporate sponsors."

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease – the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. That number is expected to increase by 40% in the next decade. Here in New Jersey, there are 190,000 people aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s which is projected to exceed 210,000 by 2025.

For more information on resources for caregivers, go to alz.org/care, visit alz.org/nj or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 - free support and guidance to individuals and families, available in more than 200 languages.

The Association also provides professional education and training, online resources and more. ALZConnected.org is an online community that allows caregivers and individuals living with the disease to connect with others to share thoughts, questions and ideas with each other 24 hours a day.

Learn more and register for Walk to End Alzheimer’s at alz.org/njwalk.