Holiday family gatherings are not just good for catching-up; they are an opportunity to assess your aging loved one’s status and needs. Certain clues can reveal a decline in mental or physical abilities. Here are some things to look out for: Change in Personal Hygiene: Are there any changes in your loved one’s appearance? Perhaps they […]
Continue readingJennifer B. Cona, Esq. With the healthcare bill stalled or (dare I say it) dead, now is the time for older adults to take action to protect themselves, their families and their assets. Whatever any ultimate healthcare reform bill may contain, we know for sure that seniors, the frail elderly and disabled will be hurt. This […]
Continue readingwith Bob FalkowitzDate: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, October 25, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, November 1, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, November 8, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, November 15, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, November 22, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, November 29, 2017 – 3:00pm to 5:00pmWednesday, December 6, 2017 […]
Continue readingIn a last ditch effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Bill Cassidy (R-L.A.) have put forth a new bill which can be passed by a simple majority of the Senate but only up until September 30th. What You Need to Know: ♦ Medicaid funding will be capped and each state will […]
Continue readingAugust 30, 2017 Jennifer Cona and Dana Walsh Sivak The rise and prevalence of social media has led to an increased sense of community across the globe. Through the daily posting of photographs, videos, and news stories on social media, we share in the joys of new babies, new homes and new jobs, as well as the […]
Continue readingJuly 5, 2017 Jennifer B. Cona New York is one of the first states in the nation to enact a paid family leave benefit law and to expand the definition of family caregiving to include elder care. Gov. Cuomo’s Paid Family Leave Benefits Law applies to all businesses, regardless of size, and will be phased in over […]
Continue readingAccording to the Pew Institute, about 30% of adults ages 60 or older do not know how to use technological devices. To help Long Island seniors develop these important skills and overcome their fear of technology when using an iPhone or iPad, Cona Elder Law, elder law firm, and EAC Network, a social service agency on […]
Continue readingDate: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 – 12:00pmLocation: Hofstra UniversityTopic: Day-long seminar for Social Workers Cost: FREE
Continue readingAnne Recht, Geriatric Care Manager and CEO of AMR Care Group, will be hosting free consultations at Cona Elder Law’s Susan C. Snowe Caregiver Resource Center each Thursday in May. AMR Care Group’s Geriatric Care Managers are trained to assess, plan, monitor and coordinate services for the elderly and their families. Anne Recht from AMR Care Group will be […]
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