Archive for Senior Security
Networking On The Seas 2014
Posted by: | CommentsNetworking Hits the High Seas from Sheephead Bay to Sunset Park
By HAROLD EGELN, JR.
Networkers truly were at sea, but with a purpose and a destination of fun mixed with business. Setting sail from Sheepshead Bay aboard the luxury yacht Atlantis on the evening of October 19, a Networking on the Seas summer party was held to network and develop resources to better serve senior citizens. Many of the guests on board were members of PESID, People Empowering Seniors Independence and Dignity.
“What a great way to network on a beautiful evening aboard this wonderful yacht with our friends, members and supporters,” said PESID founder Annette Fisher, a certified senior advisor, and a “captain” of networking, as well as a real estate salesperson at BRESRE Reality, loan originator at Fort Funding Corp. among other hats.
Summer party sponsors included Sunrise Senior Living of Sheepshead Bay, Annette Fisher, BRESRE Reality Inc., Fort Funding Company, Bayada Home Health Care, Fox Rehabilitation and OnSite Providers. “This is an enjoyable way, sailing on the water, for a fabulous networking party,” said President Wendy Black of ONXY Health Care Solutions, a guest.
“This is the best!” said Robert Howe, an estate, trust and wills attorney in Bay Ridge. The Atlantis sailed by Bay Ridge, where Lutheran HealthCare’s Shore Hill Housing senior residential buildings could be seen clearly on Shore Road from the yacht. Howe was on last year’s PESID cruise with members of the Morning Money Makers chapter of Business Networking International (BNI), which meets at the Bridgeview Diner.
“Sunrise Senior Living of Sheepshead Bay would like to thank all who attended. Their presence clearly made it a magical evening,” said Jeannine Valentine, Director of Sales Service at Sunrise Living of Sheepshead Bay. “It was our pleasure to provide fun, well-deserved hours of relaxation and enjoyment, to thank all on board for the hard work they do each and every day to better the quality of life for the people of Brooklyn.”
A hot food buffet and dessert prepared by the chefs at Sunrise was enjoyed by eaters and dancers delighted stepping lively above the first floor dining room to the music provided by a live deejay. There was a raffle, too, and a thank you ceremony to the leaders and staff of Sunrise Senior Living of Sheepshead Bay on the dance floor.
On the third floor open air roof, the delights of sponsors and an array of invited friends were enhanced as the Atlantis voyaged from its Pier 9 dock past Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Seagate, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge and Sunset Park and into Upper New York Harbor, where a sea breeze and the setting sun made for much enjoyment.
PESID was founded by Fisher, who is also president of Golden Maturity, Inc., a few years ago, bringing together professionals with experience and expertise in every aspect of senior help and empowerment. Leaders in those various professions wrote a book, “Seniors, Put Your Ducks in A Row: Protect Your Nest – Based on True Stories.” To be published this fall.
Appropriately around the Atlantis in Sheepshead Bay were many ducks, and a few swans. PE.S.I.D. covers Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and Nassau. Its website is www.pesid.com. In case people would like more information on PESID and for those who are not computer savvy, they can contact Miss Fisher on her cell phone at 1-347-291-7479.
The networking cruise highlighted how professionals in the senior assistance field do work together effectively, and how they can increase their reach and effectiveness through PESID and the sponsoring organizations, noted Fisher and others, declaring Networking On The Seas a sail away success.
PESID Brooklyn Spring Fling
Posted by: | CommentsPESID Brooklyn Spring Fling is taking place on April 10, 2012. PESID, People Empowering Seniors Independence & Dignity is a networking resource group. It is designed to bring together both retired folks and professionals who serve the senior community. This allows seniors to meet people who work in the senior community in an open environment, where they can freely gather information. I founded the group just over two years ago. Membership to PESID is currently free. You can sign up at PESID.com
The Brooklyn PESID meeting is usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
The NYC PESID meeting is usually the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Nassau PESID is currently in the planning stage and will be announced very shortly.
Many PESID meetings are sponsored in some capacity, allowing for appetizers, etc.
PESID was established because I felt there was a void in bringing seniors and professionals serving seniors together in the same environment.
Remember membership to PESID is free. If you do not live or work in an area where PESID meetings are held, please do not let that stop you from joining PESID. As people join PESID and indicate their geographic area, it establishes how much interest in PESID there is for that area. This information will allow me to figure out if a PESID meeting is ready to be established in your area.
It’s easy to join, just go to PESID.com
Be well
Annette Fisher, CSA
Certified Senior Advisor
PESID Founder
105 Senior Centers in NYC are being threatened
Posted by: | Comments105 Senior Centers in NYC are being threatened with closing, due to the proposed title xx cuts.
What can you do to try to stop the senior centers from closing? Last night the PESID, People Empowering Senior Independence, group met. We had representatives at the meeting from Council Member Domenic M. Recchia Jr. Office, along with representatives from Assembly Member Peter Abbate Jr. and Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny. All of these elected officials had there thoughts represented, and wish to let us know they want to help and they do not favor the title xx, cuts forcing 105 Senior Centers to Close.
1. Send out the letter attached and please make sure to fill in all the spaces.
letter to elected officials no to title xx cuts no to closing 105 NYC senior centers
2. Look at the attached lists for senior centers that are closing. These list are broken down, according to either a Senator, Assembly Member, or Council Member who’s district has a center that is closing.
Check this link to see who your representative is for each senior center.
Check this link to see who your representative is for each senior center.
3. Send the letter to each Elected Official for your area or any additional letters you feel you would like your voice heard in. Just make sure to send the letters to the Elected Officials in your area, as well.
list of addresses for elected officials with senior centers closing in their district
I would love it if someone has a list of Council Members with addresses they could send me.
4. Everyone who is concerned should also send the letter to Governor Cuomo.
You may also contact the Governor’s office by phone (518) 474-8390 or mail:
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
105 NYC Senior Centers Potentially Slated to Close
Posted by: | CommentsOn April 1, the new budget will go into effect. Millions of dollars in funds will be cut from Title 20 of the NY budget. Title 20 monies are partially used to fund NY Senior Centers. According to Senator Golden, these monies have been allocated as part of the budget for decades. He also said “if these funds are cut it will be extremely difficult to get them back.”
These funds that are scheduled to be cut on April 1, 2011 will potentially cause 105 NY Seniors Centers to Close.
Check the list for the Senior Center in your neighborhood that might potentially close.
The PESID, People Empowering Seniors Independence & Dignity, group will be meeting tomorrow in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. I’m the Founder of the PESID group, and we are urging folks to come out and discuss these cuts that will certainly be catastrophic. Senior Centers are a vital resource for many of our seniors. Senior Centers provide meals, counseling, socialization and so much more. These cuts will effect more than 10,000 seniors in our city.
If you would like to join us tomorrow and let your voice be heard just RSVP at this link. If you are not a member you will need to sign up for your free membership and then RSVP. PESID, People Empowering Senior Independence & Dignity.
You can also find additional info regarding the potential closing of 105 senior centers at this specific links,
DFTA, Department for the aging
NY1
105 Senior Centers Slated To Close
See the pdfs attached with the list of centers and the elected official for that district. There are 3 lists, Senators, Council Members, Assembly Members, indicating the elected officials for each of the centers.
Title-XX-senior-center-closings-NYS-Senate
In Case of Emergency – ICE
Posted by: | CommentsAre you prepared if there is an emergency? We sometimes take for granted the
things around us.
We need to be prepared if a disaster strikes. Within the next
30 days you will be able to download an ICE, In Case of Emergency card by coming back to Golden Maturity,
Inc. ICE in your wallet may save your life. In addition you can find
lots of helpful information with this link, just click here.
5 things you need to know about Identity Theft
Posted by: | Comments- Make copies of the front and back of your
credit cards. This will allow you to have information readily available to call and cancel
your cards. - Call the three main credit bureaus and put
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(fraud line) 1-800-269-0271 - File a police
report - Do not sign the back of
your credit cards, write SHOW PHOTO ID
Bonus Do not
carry your social security number
around
If one of your creditors calls you with a fraud
alert asking questions get the card name and call back to the number on your statement.
You need to make sure you talk to someone from that company. When someone calls
you from the outside they could be anyone, including someone fishing for
information.
My wish is that
identity theft never touch your life, as it is a very painful experience. Please feell free to
comment and add any suggestions. Thank you