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Associated Press
24-03-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Alpert JFS LifePlanning® Announces Programs for People with Disabilities, Their Families and Caregivers
Free Program Offers Education, Advocacy, Consultation and Emotional Support; Encourages and Assists in Planning for the Future 'Discussing the future with family members is not always easy, but it is crucial to have a carefully considered plan in place, so decisions are made proactively.' — Tami Lustig, MSW, LifePlanning® Director WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 / / -- Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service of Palm Beach County (Alpert JFS) and Melvin J. and Claire Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service (Levine) LifePlanning® program announces new topics for spring, fall and winter. LifePlanning® offers the community a free workshop series open to the public and covers subjects such as how to attain financial benefits, the importance of legal planning, what guardianship entails, boosting independence skills, importance of socialization, caregiver respite, finding gainful employment and much more. 'Discussing the future with family members is not always easy, but it is crucial to have a carefully considered plan in place, so decisions are made proactively, rather than during a challenging situation,' said Tami Lustig, MSW, LifePlanning® Director & Disabilities Community Liaison at Alpert JFS. 'LifePlanning® is designed to help equip families with tools they may need to plan ahead for their loved ones.' Following is a few of the upcoming LifePlanning® programs: • Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom: Disaster Planning for People with Disabilities. Preparing individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with disabilities during times of pending disasters. The workshop covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs, and resources. This workshop is co-hosted by Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County. • Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in person: Safe Dating & Relationships. An educational social program for adults with disabilities aged 22+. Participants can mix and mingle, make new friends, enjoy free refreshments and mocktails, and learn about different types of relationships, communication challenges, dating etiquette, boundaries, and consent in a fun safe space. • Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom: The Importance of Legal Planning. The Legal Planning workshop will feature an expert discussing special needs trusts, pooled trusts, ABLE accounts, and advance directives. • Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom: All About Guardianship. The Guardianship workshop will feature an expert covering the role of a professional guardian, the process of obtaining one, planning for guardianship succession, and key skills to seek in a guardianship team. • Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in person: Stigma Free Mental Health. Mental health stigma continues to be a major societal challenge, preventing individuals from seeking care and making many hesitant to share their struggles. This can exacerbate symptoms and diminish overall quality of life. In collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Palm Beach County, Alpert JFS will host an in-person community program focused on achieving stigma-free mental well-being. The Alpert JFS LifePlanning® program continues to collaborate with many community partners including the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's Commission for Jewish Education (CJE), Florida Atlantic University's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FAU CARD), and NAMI PBC on programs. Several events take place in Alpert JFS' new Center for Belonging and Wellbeing in Palm Beach Gardens. To register for LifePlanning® programs or learn more, please call 561-684-1991 or visit LifePlanning® is part of the Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN), which is a collaborative initiative of Jewish agencies, organizations, and synagogues working together to create an inclusive and embracing Jewish community for people with disabilities of all ages and their families. LifePlanning® programs are open to people of all faiths and ethnicities. About Alpert JFS Founded in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors. The non-profit, non-sectarian organization is a trusted leader, with a team of over 100 skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to over 12,000 people each year, from Boynton Beach to Vero Beach. Alpert JFS was named 2023 Hats Off Nonprofit of the Year (Large Category) by Nonprofits First®. For the last 50 years, Alpert JFS has worked to ensure the well-being of individuals and families, the independence of older adults, and quality-of-life for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit or phone 561-684-1991. X LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of March 23
In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community. Here are this week's professional standouts: The INNOVATE, Palm Beach's upcoming, reimagined cultural arts center, located in The Royal Poinciana Plaza in the Town of Palm Beach, has appointed seasoned philanthropy executive Victoria Peyton as chief philanthropic officer. Renowned for her decades of experience leading nonprofits in the Palm Beach region, Peyton and her team will oversee all fundraising efforts for The INNOVATE, including campaigns, designated naming opportunities, sponsorships, donations for future programming, membership, and charitable events. Dr. Kristi Wragg has joined Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) as a board-certified adult psychiatrist. In her role, she will focus on supporting Alpert JFS's adult patient population. Specializing in mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma, Dr. Wragg is particularly passionate about working with survivors of domestic violence. Bella's Angels Inc. recently named Mordy Miltz and Kathy Blomqvist to their board of directors. Miltz is a veteran maritime professional and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in the industry operating The Miltz Maritime Team at United Yacht Sales. Blomqvist is a long-time volunteer who has chaired the group's annual Afternoon Tea fundraiser. She is the founder of Medical Review Service, which she started in 1981. Based in Wellington, Bella's Angels is a local grassroots organization whose mission is to financially assist local children who have life-long physical disabilities, beyond what insurance covers. Delray Beach human resource director Duane D'Andrea was recently elected as the 45th president of the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association. D'Andrea has been an active member of FPELRA since joining the city in 2015 and has been involved in labor relations both in the public and private sectors for most of his career. FPELRA was formed in 1974 to provide the highest standard of excellence in assisting and representing jurisdictions required to engage in collective bargaining under Florida Statute Chapter 447, The Public Employees Relations Act. Ken Treadwell, a retired attorney, has been elected as board president of CROS Ministries. Treadwell joined the Lake Worth Beach-based ministry's board of directors in 2018 and became vice president in 2020. After retiring in 2012, Treadwell volunteered at CROS Ministries to assist with its food pantry storage operations, eventually stepping in to become the lead volunteer. His leadership was instrumental in streamlining operations, leading to the consolidation of storage into two warehouse units, the purchase of trucks, and the hiring of a warehouse manager and additional staff. CROS Ministries works to increase access and availability of nutritious food for individuals and families facing food insecurity due to unemployment, low wages, disability, or insufficient social security benefits amid rising inflation. RE/MAX Select Group in Florida recently announced that Abe Himelstein has joined RE/MAX Select Group as director of growth/agent development. RE/MAX Select Group has 12 offices servicing South Florida, Vero Beach and Orlando. Over his career Himelstein has been with the RE/MAX organization for over 20 years and is a member of the Realtor Association of the Palm Beaches and a former director of the Florida Board of Realtors. Keller Swan Injury Attorneys in Jupiter is proud to announce the addition of seasoned trial attorney Juan Asconape to their team. With over 15 years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury litigation, Asconape brings a wealth of expertise, having successfully resolved more than 2,500 cases and secured approximately $70 million in compensation for his clients. Before joining Keller Swan, Asconape was a partner at the Schwed Law Firm in Palm Beach Gardens. Mizner Country Club proudly announces that its general manager and chief operating officer, Mark Bado, MCM, CCE, has been honored with the prestigious Fellow designation by the Club Management Association of America. This distinction, awarded at CMAA's recent February meeting, recognizes exemplary club management professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, integrity, and contributions to the industry. If you are looking for more insight into the movers and shakers operating in the Palm Beaches, subscribe to our real estate newsletter, The Dirt, keep an eye out for stories and perspective from veteran reporters Kimberly Miller and Alexandra Clough. If you have an announcement for Business People on the Move, please send it to Pbbusiness@ Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@ Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Best businesses, professionals, business people in Palm Beach County
