David R. Okrent, Esq., CPA, has been appointed as a member of the New York State Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.
The New York State Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias was established by Public Health Law § 2004-a and created to facilitate interagency planning and policy-making, review specific agency initiatives for their impact on services related to the care of persons with dementia and their families and provide a continuing forum for concerns and discussions related to the formulation of a comprehensive state policy for Alzheimer’s disease.
Mr. Okrent, who is the managing attorney of The Law Offices of David R. Okrent in Dix Hills, has worked in the fields of law and accounting for more than 30 years. He is an Executive Committee Member of the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Elder Law Section and Vice Chair of the NYSBA’s Estates, Trusts and Tax Issues Subcommittee. In 2010, he was honored by Day Haven for his outstanding work in the senior community and his commitment to preserving their quality of life. Prior to his elder law practice, he was a Revenue Agent for the Internal Revenue Service.
In addition, Mr. Okrent is a oard member of the New York chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NYNAELA).
“I am truly honored to be appointed by the governor to this important council,” Mr. Okrent said. “As a member of this council, I will continue to advocate for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, as well as their families and caregivers.”