Free seniors seminars at Flushing House

Baby boomers and senior citizens alike will have the opportunity to find out about Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, Medicaid health benefits, estate taxes and setting up a will at a series of free Elder Law seminars hosted by Flushing House, located at 38-20 Bowne Street.
On Saturday, June 2, Amy Martin, a Health Advocacy Fellow with the Medicare Rights Center will give the first talk about Medicare Part D, prescription drug costs, the impact on EPIC, Social Security “privatization” and other issues. Martin’s, as well as two other lectures, will take place at Flushing House, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
On the following Saturday - June 9 - elder law attorney Ronald Fatoullah, will speak to guests about how to pass on assets in tact to loved ones. In addition, Fatoullah will talk about the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which affected access to benefits and stipulations for asset transference for seniors and people with disabilities.
The final seminar will be given on Saturday, June 16 by Assemblymember and lawyer Ann Margaret Carrozza, who will speak about recent political developments that have influenced senior citizens’ programs and benefits. In addition to her position in the Assembly, Carrozza is a practicing elder law attorney in Bayside.
Admission to all events is free, and handouts and refreshments will be available. For more information and to R.S.V.P., call Robert Salant, Flushing House Director of Community Relations, at 347-532-3025 or 718-762-3198, or send an email to rsalant@uam.org.
Established in 1974, Flushing House was one of the first retirement residences to combine independent living for older adults with supportive services right on the premises. The mission of this innovative not-for-profit is “To provide a safe, enjoyable and affordable retirement experience for our residents.”