On January 29, 2006, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care Center will be presenting a seminar entitled, "The Future of Medicaid – How Will it Affect You?" Leading the seminar will be distinguished elder law attorney, Vincent J. Russo, Managing Shareholder of Vincent J. Russo & Associates, P.C. as well as long term care specialist, George Orefici, Certified Financial Planner.

Mr. Russo will discuss and help answer the growing numbers of questions and concerns seniors and their families have regarding Medicaid as their "safety net". Mr. Orefici will be presenting on "Long Term Care Insurance" and will answer such questions as accessing quality long-term care and the benefits of buying this insurance early.

This seminar is being offered to the community at no cost and will be held in the auditorium of Our Lady of Consolation. Early registration is recommended. To register or for more information please contact Susan Tame at 516-683-1717 ext. 3012 or Gina Irwin at 631-587-1600 x. 8357.

Our Lady of Consolation is a 450-bed nursing and rehabilitative care center conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Dominic since 1894 and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). As a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Our Lady of Consolation plays an integral role in the health care delivery system of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and offers expertise in the field of long-term care and sub-acute care. In addition to skilled nursing home care including geriatric care, rehabilitative care, respiratory therapy and medically complex care, Our Lady of Consolation offers specialized dementia disease care for individuals with mild to moderate Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases. In addition, Our Lady of Consolation's Long Term Home Health Care Program provides nursing care and other services for patients residing in their own homes in the community. For more information about the services Our Lady of Consolation offers, please call (631) 587-1600 or visit us on the web at http://olc.chsli.org.