Assemblywoman Galef to Host 2016 Senior Forum

Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has announced that her 2016 Senior Forum will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016, from 9 am-12 noon at Cortlandt Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor. Breakfast will be served at Galef’s Senior Forum courtesy of Shop Rite of Peekskill. This year’s forum will highlight a variety of issues that affect the senior residents of the 95th Assembly District and others throughout the state, including how to avoid falls at home, doctor recommended exercises, managing stress using biofeedback, and many more.

Thomas DiNapoli, NYS Comptroller, will talk about the importance of securing your pension. Putnam County Sheriff Don Smith will talk about new scams targeting seniors and how to avoid these crimes. Laura Palmer, the Associate State Director of AARP, will discuss the AARP’s 2016 Legislative Priorities. Dr. Surbhi Agarwal, an Internal Medicine Physician from NewYork Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital, will share doctor recommended exercises for seniors. Kendra Negron, owner and founder of Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio, will talk about how to maintain flexibility using chair yoga. Harry L. Campbell, President of Biofeedback Resources International Corporation, will discuss ways to manage stress using biofeedback techniques. Lastly, Meryle Richman, Senior Director of Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, will share tricks on how to avoid falls at home.

“I am looking forward to my annual Senior Forum and am excited to hear from the insightful speakers attending this year. I am particularly eager to hear from the NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and the Putnam County Sheriff Don Smith. The topics we will discuss affect the health and wellness of all our seniors. I anticipate a very informative and engaging morning, and I encourage all those interested in these important topics to attend,” said Galef.

In addition, many local senior groups and living facilities co-sponsor the Senior Forum. The co-sponsors are: Bethel Homes and Services, Buchanan Senior Citizens, Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cortlandt Seniors, Crompond Seniors, Croton Senior Citizens, Kent Senior Citizens, NewYork Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital, Nor-Cort Seniors, Ossining Golden Age Club, Ossining Senior Center, Ossining Senior Citizens, Peekskill Senior Citizens’ Club, Philipstown Seniors, Putnam County Office for the Aging, Verplanck Seniors, and the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services.

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