With more than 30 years of experience as a social worker and administrator serving older adults and their families, Hector has extensive expertise in helping families navigate elder care. Hector has a deep understanding of Medicaid eligibility criteria, the Entitlement System, Pooled Trusts to shelter excess income and a broad range of insurance plans including long term care and managed care policies. Hector earned a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Lehman College, City University of New York and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. He is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) and is a Certified Social Worker Care Manager (C-ASWCM). Hector was honored by the New York State Office of Aging in 1990 for Outstanding Contributions to the Elderly of New York. Hector is also a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA).