Williamstown Commons to Host Discussion on Long-term Care Planning

WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Commons invites the public to a discussion of long-term care and estate planning with elder-law attorney James Sisto on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Williamstown Commons, 25 Adams Road, Williamstown.

Sisto, founder of the Berkshire Elder Law Center, will discuss long-term care financial planning and take questions. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to (413) 458-2111 by Tuesday, Nov. 1. Refreshments will be provided.

A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the founder of the Berkshire Elder Law Center, Sisto practices law at his offices in North Adams and Williamstown. He concentrates in the area of estate planning, with a focus on issues affecting senior citizens.

Williamstown Commons, is a nonprofit organization providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and respite care. Hospice services are available for compassionate end-of-life care. It has earned a 5-Star overall rating from Medicare and in 2015 earned the Silver Achievement in Excellence Award from the American Health Care Assoc. Williamstown Commons is one of only 128 facilities in the nation, and one of only four facilities in Massachusetts, selected to receive the Silver award in 2015. The competitive award program highlights select centers across the nation that serve as models of excellence in providing high-quality long-term care.