The Wesley Community today announced that Phillip Vacchio has been appointed to the Board of Directors of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Vacchio is an elder law attorney and partner at the Herzog Law Firm, with offices in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Queensbury, and Kingston, where he leads a team focused on estate planning and administration, long-term care Medicaid strategy and asset protection planning, guardianship, and special needs advocacy.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors of The Wesley Community and to share my legal expertise and passion for elder care. Navigating the legal complexities of aging is not an easy undertaking for seniors and their families. I look forward to contributing to Wesley — an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of its senior residents every day,” said Vacchio.
Vacchio built his career around protecting the assets, rights, dignity and autonomy of aging individuals. Prior to joining the Herzog Law Firm, he founded a Capital Region office of the Long Island law firm where he was previously a partner, dedicated to estate planning with a focus on elder law services. He has been a frequent speaker at senior centers, care facilities and nonprofit organizations — underscoring his belief in the power of public education and community partnerships to improve the quality of life for older adults.
“We are pleased to welcome Phillip to The Wesley Community Board of Directors,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “His expansive legal expertise with long-term care, Medicaid strategy, guardianship and special needs advocacy, and his background guiding thousands of families through emotionally and financially complex long-term care decisions, will be great assets to our community.”
For more information about The Wesley Community visit www.thewesleycommunity.org/