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Deputy Borough President Ebony Young greets guests arriving at Healthy Aging and Wellness Expo Queens presented by VillageCareMAX.<\/p>\n
Photo by Ralph Depas<\/p>\n
Community members, health care providers and local leaders came together at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing<\/a> on Tuesday, Oct. 28, for Schneps Media\u2019s Healthy Aging and Wellness Expo Queens presented by VillageCareMAX. The annual event connected residents with trusted health and wellness resources, offering access to medical screenings, educational talks and expert guidance designed to help seniors and their families stay healthy, informed and supported.<\/p>\n VillageCareMAX<\/a> took center stage in championing accessible, compassionate care for older adults across Queens. <\/p>\n \u201cVillageCareMAX is proud to partner with Schneps Media<\/a> for the third year in a row,\u201d said Rob Goldman, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. \u201cWe deeply value our partnership with Schneps Media. Together, we work to create strong brand awareness within the community.\u201d<\/p>\n Senior Vice President of Plan Operations and Business Development, Vanessa Fernandez, emphasized the organization\u2019s strong presence in Queens, noting their Flushing location as their first satellite office. <\/p>\n \u201cMembers can come in for help with their Medicaid, planning questions, or even to make doctor appointments. We also host monthly events: flu shots, vision screenings and hearing checks to bridge gaps in care,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n Chief Operating Officer Shaun Ruskin highlighted the company\u2019s nearly 50-year legacy, adding, \u201cVillageCareMAX has supported New York communities for decades. In Queens, we\u2019re proud to offer culturally sensitive care that helps members age in place safely and confidently. Events like these bring people together, simplify complex health decisions and empower families to make informed choices.\u201d<\/p>\n State Sen. John C. Liu<\/a>, representing the 16th District, praised the event\u2019s strong turnout.\n<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a fast-growing community of seasoned residents who\u2019ve contributed so much to Queens. Now, they deserve the support and resources to stay healthy, independent and happy,\u201d he said, commending Schneps Media and VillageCareMAX for creating an event that educates residents about their options and helps them prepare for the future.<\/p>\n Officers from the 9th Precinct<\/a> joined the conversation by addressing attendees on current scams affecting seniors, including jewelry schemes and credit card terminal fraud, while representatives from Dry Harbor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center<\/a> shared that \u201cwe\u2019ve all been touched by aging, our families and ourselves, and it\u2019s important to have these conversations together.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Premila Bott of Atlantic Dialysis Management Services<\/a> shared valuable insights on kidney health, and Elder Law Attorney Ronald Fatoullah of Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein and Breitstone, LLP<\/a> offered expert legal tips for seniors and their families. <\/p>\n The event featured an impressive lineup of exhibitors, including Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation<\/a>, Dry Harbor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Verizon Atlantic North Local Marketing Segment, Atlantic Dialysis Management Services<\/a>, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein and Breitstone, LLP, New York Medicine Doctors<\/a>, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital QNS Government and Community Affairs<\/a> and Senior Helpers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Schneps Media Healthy Aging and Wellness Expo presented by VillageCareMAX offered a meaningful platform for organizations and residents alike to share knowledge, strengthen community ties and promote a healthier future for Queens. To stay informed about upcoming expos and community events, visit QNS.com<\/a> and subscribe for updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Deputy Borough President Ebony Young greets guests arriving at Healthy Aging and Wellness Expo Queens presented by VillageCareMAX.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22865,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[15079,9,24,63,122,124,123,15080],"class_list":{"0":"post-22864","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-queens","8":"tag-healthy-aging-and-wellness-expo","9":"tag-new-york","10":"tag-new-york-city","11":"tag-nyc","12":"tag-queens","13":"tag-queens-headlines","14":"tag-queens-news","15":"tag-villagecaremax"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22864"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22864\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2.-.jpg\")
Team members from VillageCareMAX and Schneps Media come together at the Healthy Aging and Wellness Expo Queens, celebrating a day dedicated to community health and connection. Photo by Ralph Depas<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3.-.jpg\")
New York State Senator John C. Liu takes a selfie with attendees. Photo by Ralph Depas<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4-10.jpg\")
Attendees explore exhibitor tables and gather health resources. Photo by Ralph Depas<\/p>\n