News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Eileen McCarthy Born, Esquire, will offer a free Elder Law Seminar at Project Self-Sufficiency Eileen McCarthy Born, Esquire, will offer a free Elder Law Seminar at Project Self-Sufficiency on Wednesday, April 17 th , 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.   Legal issues faced by senior citizens will be discussed, including general estate planning, development of a will, advance directions for healthcare, dealing with Medicare and Medicaid, caring for aging parents, and other issues.   The Elder Law Seminar is free and open to the public, but registration is required.   To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.   Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.

Local non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency in conjunction with the Earth Angels senior citizen initiative is seeking donations to provide holiday cheer to local senior citizens during December.   The team is soliciting monetary donations and gift cards, along with select items for distribution to home-bound seniors in December.   Volunteers will stuff bags with the cards and gifts and hand-deliver the items to seniors during the week leading up to Christmas.   Along with monetary donations, suggested items for donations include gift cards from local retailers such as Harmon’s, Hayek’s, Kohl’s, Marshall’s, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart, Weis and the hair salons at the Homestead and Liberty Towers senior residences.   Donations of b ath, hand and kitchen towels, flashlights, batteries, magnifying glasses, jar openers, nightlights, foaming hand soap, small bottles of dish detergent, postage stamps, crossword puzzles, word searches, first aid it...

Janice Pasculli, Esquire, will offer a free Elder Law seminar to address common concerns faced by senior citizens on Thursday, October 12 th , from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street in Newton.   Participants will discuss general estate planning, development of a will, advance directions for healthcare, dealing with Medicare and Medicaid, tips on caring for aging parents, and other issues related to the elderly.   The presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is required.   To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.