Jack Halpern, Founder and CEO of My Elder Advocate, is a trusted advisor for elders and their families, assisting them with drafting blueprints for their
future.
He and his team help clients navigate the difficult and sometimes confusing pathways of elder care. As a result, elders and their families have peace of mind knowing, a plan of action is in place to help them maintain control,
preserve their dignity and protect their independence, finances, property and rights.
Combining a commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of elders and a fierce sense of right and wrong has earned Jack a reputation as an uncompromising elder advocate. His brand of advocacy has affected thousands of people in nursing homes across the country.
Jack is very active in many organizations dealing with the geriatric population. He has founded a number of elder care advocacy groups including the Orion Resource Group Elder Care Advocacy Group and the Senior Umbrella Network of New York (SUNNY).
- Orion Resource Group –– Board Member, Chair, Elder Advocacy Group
- Gotham Networking
- Senior Umbrella of New York (SUNNY) –– Founder
- East Side Coalition Of The Aged
- Health And Business Alliance
Jack often speaks to community groups, trade associations, other advocacy groups, and political functions. His seminars on Elder Care and Abuse are widely attended by both consumers and professionals. He has also appeared as an expert witness on Court TV and as a commentator on the cable television network.
Jack’s well-known blog has been visited by over 600,000 people wishing to learn more about elder care services and elder abuse. His hard-hitting approach has attracted caregivers, elder care professionals, regulators, and politicians.
He holds a Masters of Professional Studies Degree with a Major in Long Term Care Administration from C.W. Post College in Greenvale, Long Island.
Throughout his career, Jack has held several key leadership roles in the Nursing Home Industry. These included administrator and executive management, supervising, housekeeping, and building services. He is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in both New York and New Jersey.
