Seniors Discuss End-of-Life Issues

On Friday, Feb, 15, 2008 the Harlem Senior and Tenants Reconciliation Project hosted John H. Joyce, a Harlem funeral director by profession, but a man of many talents including accountant, musician and entrepreneur, to speak with Harlem Seniors about end of life issues, as well as healthy proxies, inheritance issues and other topics.














Marjorie Moore, Director of the Seniors Tenants & Landlords Reconciliation Project introduced guest speaker, Mr. John H. Joyce.















Ms. Florence M. Rice, Chair of the Harlem Consumer Education Council, pictured right of Mr. John H. Joyce, explains the importance of having your financial affairs in order.

















Ms. Helen McCoy asks a questions about health proxies.















Diane Smothers shares her experience of handling her mother's estate and affairs and the challenges she has faced in the absence of a health proxy.

















Shirley Saxon, Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist of the Uptown District Office, fields questions and shares her advice in handling social security issues facing seniors.












Beverly Sims, asks of Mr. John H. Joyce a question concerning the details of preparing for funeral arrangements.



















Ms. Florence M. Rice, chair of the Harlem Consumer Education Council (center) pictured with Shirley Saxon, Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist of the Uptown District Office and quest speaker, John H. Joyce (right).