Press Release Jan. 16, 2007

  Vincent Maniscalco Named Executive Director of Elant at Goshen

(Goshen, New York) - Elant President and CEO Donna G. McAleer has announced the promotion of Vincent A. Maniscalco to Executive Director of Elant at Goshen.

  Mr. Maniscalco has been Associate Administrator of the home since 2005.

  In his new role, Mr. Maniscalco will oversee the nursing home, adult home, adult day care, child care center and kids camp on the Elant at Goshen campus.

  Mr. Maniscalco received his master's degree in public administration from Binghamton University, where he also earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy, politics, and law.

  While at Binghamton, Mr. Maniscalco held a number of leadership positions, including Club Sports Council President and Student Budget Consultant for Schuyler County. He is also a 2006 graduate of the Leadership Orange program.

  "As a young administrator, Vincent has shown strong leadership and administrative skills to meet the challenges of his new and expanded role as executive director," said Ms. McAleer.

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Elant, Inc., a community-based, not-for-profit organization, is a leading provider of services for older adults and chronically ill people of all ages. Elant has grown from a 120-bed nursing home established in 1985, to a comprehensive system of organizations that provide a full range of health and housing services to the mid-Hudson Valley and beyond. On any given day, Elant serves more than 2,500 people through our network of communities, home care agencies and services. Elant's mission is to provide personalized, high quality care and lifestyle options to persons of diverse generations, cultures and needs.