Sandra Selikson, M.D. Vice President of Medical Services Beth Abraham Health Services, Bronx, NY   A Board Certified geriatrician, Dr. Selikson has strong expertise in medical matters pertaining to seniors.  She currently serves on the Beth Abraham Health Services ethics, quality management, home care and medical staff committees. Dr. Selikson is available to talk about the aging process, dementia and  Alzheimer's disease. She can also give advice on caring for an elderly parent and home safety for the elderly.

		Brian Sidiski, PT, MBA Corporate Director of Rehabilitation Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, Bronx, NY    Brian Sidiski is a New York State licensed physical therapist and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.  As the corporate director of rehabilitation at Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, Sidiski is responsible for managerial oversight of our four nursing home rehabilitation centers and seven rehabilitation centers located within our adult day care facilities.  Sidiski has a strong expertise in physical therapy and rehabilitation as well as in depth knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations related to long-term care. He is particularly skilled in the administrative aspects of running a rehabilitation center.

Patti George-King Vice President Best Choice Home Healthcare, Brooklyn, NY   A seasoned professional, Patti George-King has extensive experience in the home healthcare industry. George-King excels in  formulating long-term strategic policies and technological initiatives to support organizational growth and improve staff productivity. She is responsible for the fiscal and operational activities of Best Choice Home Healthcare in the New York metropolitan area. George-King is certified in HIV/AIDS Training as well as Emergency Disaster Preparedness Planning in Home Healthcare.  She is available to speak about contract negotiation, team building, and business operations relating to home healthcare.

		Heather Grant M.D., F.A.C.P, W.C.C., C.W.S Attending Physician Comprehensive Care Management (CCM) Amityville, NY    Dr. Heather Grant is a medical doctor trained in the area of internal medicine and specializing in the field of geriatric medicine. Prior to medical school, Dr. Grant attended pharmacy school and practiced as a consultant pharmacist for long-term care facilities. Dr. Grant has additional training in wound care management. She is available for interviews on all health topicsaffecting seniors,including dementia, arthritis, depression, and physical fitness.

Joseph M. Healy, Jr. Chief Operating Officer of Managed Care Comprehensive Care Management, Bronx, NY A 25-year veteran of the healthcare industry, Joseph M. Healy, Jr. is the Chief Operating Officer of Managed Care for Comprehensive Care Management, the nation's largest provider of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Healy has extensive expertise in the areas of quality, safety and risk management, as well as managed care operations. He is available to talk about health care business strategy, clinical operations management and clinical program planning and evaluation.

		Saka A. Kazeem, M.D. Medical Director Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR), Brooklyn, NY   Board Certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, Dr. Kazeem was a recipient of the Interfaith Medical Center Program Depak Chandler Award--Best PGY III in Internal Medicine. A fellow at the Medical Center, he specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Kazeem is available for interviews on bariatrics as well as the prevention and control of diabetes.

Randy Palmaira, PT, MS, MSA Executive Director Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Brooklyn, NY Randy Palmaira has strong expertise in rehabilitation, particularly physical therapy.  He pioneered the use of virtual rehabilitation in our Brooklyn skilled nursing facility.  Virtual rehabilitation, a complement to traditional rehabilitation, allows the patient to see themselves on a screen in a virtual environment, where they perform activities designed to improve their balance and range of motion.  The patient's performance data is recorded in real time and progress can be tracked easily. Palmaira also started an innovative program at our Brooklyn and Bronx facilities combining music therapy with rehabilitation to assist in recovery efforts for patients with physical and neurological trauma resulting from stroke, Parkinson's Disease and other conditions. Palmaira is available to talk about traditional methods of rehabilitation, virtual rehabilitation, and the benefits of combining music and rehabilitation.

		Concetta M. Tomaino, DA, MT-BC, LCAT Executive Director and Co-Founder, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) and Senior Vice President for Music Therapy, Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, Bronx, NY Internationally known for her research in the clinical applications of music and neurologic rehabilitation, Concetta Tomaino's work is focused on finding the most efficacious uses of music-brain treatments that can potentially benefit those living with the effects of dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, stroke or trauma. Dr. Tomaino is past president of the American Association for Music Therapy and received the Award of Accomplishment from Music Therapists for Peace at the United Nations. She is available for interviews on music therapy, how music affects the brain and the impact of music on people with neurological dysfunctions.

Marlon Sobol, MT-BC, LCAT Manager, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function at Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, White Plains, NY A licensed music therapist, Marlon Sobol works to improve the overall health and well being of people suffering from neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, Parkinson's disease or the effects of strokeor trauma. Music therapy, the systematic use of music, within a developing relationship between patient and therapist, can be used to restore, maintain, and improve physical, emotional, psychosocial and neurological function. Sobol was instrumental in the creation of a therapeutic drumming DVD titled "Rhythmic Activities for Everyday Care" that can be used by professionals in long-term care to help individuals reduce stress, increase energy and enhance focus and clarity.  Sobol is available to talk about music therapy and therapeutic drumming.

		William Young, L. Ac. Ph.D. Dipl .C.H. & Ac. (NCCAOM) Chief of Integrative Medicine Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Queens, NY As Chief of Integrative Medicine at Margaret Tietz, Dr. Young seeks to integrate the best techniques from both conventional and alternative medicine. A strong proponent of addressing the full range of human illnesses, Dr. Young believes in treating the patient, not just the disease. He looks for underlying causes of imbalances and patterns of disharmony in the body and views each person as unique. Dr. Young is licensed in acupuncture and is available to talk about Chinese integrative medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, pain management, obesity and nutrition.