Jennifer Cona on LIBN’s Healthcare Forum 2024

Cona Elder Law Hosts 6th Annual Long Island Caregiver Conference May 8

Industry members will discuss “The Loneliness Epidemic: Tackling Isolation, Care Needs & Finances In Senior Living.” More than 25 elder care industry sponsors and exhibitors will gather for the Annual Cona […]

Melissa Negrin-Weiner on When, Why and How To Make Someone Your Power of Attorney

Melissa Negrin-Weiner’s insights were recently featured in a GoBankingRates article titled “When, Why, and How To Make Someone Your Power of Attorney”. To read the full article click here. A […]

“Tech Support” Elder Scam Thwarted by Bank Employee

Another older adult almost fell victim to an elder scam, this time prevented by a vigilant bank professional.In this case, the 67-year-old male victim was having technical issues with his […]

Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. on Dementia and Driving

Below are attorney Melissa Negrin-Wiener’s insights regarding Dementia and Driving which have been discussed in a recent Newsday article titled “Dementia and driving: Families, doctors wrestle with when to take […]

Check Your Trust: Are Your Assets Protected?

By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the April 2024 issue of the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. There are many kinds of trusts, each with a different […]

Path to PRUCOL: Undocumented Residents Now Eligible For Medicaid

Nursing homes and other healthcare facilities have long grappled with complex questions regarding Medicaid eligibility for residents who lack legal immigration status. In many cases, a facility may not even […]

TAWC: Tools and Advice for Working Caregivers

In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s examine the role of women as elder caregivers, and particularly working women who shoulder the bulk of this unpaid care. The average elder […]

What is a Guardianship?

By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. Caring for a loved one as they get older is often very difficult. When that […]

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What Are the Differences?

By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the February issue of Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. By now, you should have enrolled or re-enrolled in a Medicare Plan […]