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The Aging Prison Population: A Nursing Home Dilemma
In New York State and throughout the country, policymakers are struggling with the healthcare needs of a rapidly aging prison population. Prisons and jails have a constitutional obligation to provide […]
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Jennifer Cona Breaks Down Elder Law as a Guest on the Donna Drake Show
Cona Elder Law Founder and Managing Partner Jennifer Cona describes counseling clients on the legal, financial and emotional issues involved in Elder Law planning. She provides tips for estate planning, […]
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On-the-Ball Older Adults: How to Travel Smart This Summer
By Jennifer Cona, Esq. Originally published in the July 2024 issue of the Long Island Press, Power of Your Attorney. The economy is strong, inflation currently held at bay, and […]
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Medical Aid in Dying Act Gains Momentum But Legislature Fails to Act
Since 2016, the New York State legislature has been considering a measure known as the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill people to access life-ending medication. […]
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Melissa Negrin-Wiener on the Radio Show Island Outlook with John Lynch
Connoisseur Media · Cona Elder Law June 2024 Recently, Melissa Negrin-Wiener was on the radio show Island Outlook with John Lynch. Click here to listen to the radio show. Date: […]
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Melissa Negrin-Weiner on Things You Should Leave Out of Your Will
Melissa Negrin-Weiner’s insights were recently featured in a Kiplinger article titled “Seven Things You Should Leave Out of Your Will, According to Experts”. To read the full article click here. […]
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Planning and Caring For the Needs of Long Island’s Aging Population
Jennifer Cona’s quotes were recently featured in an article by LIBN. To view the full article please click here. A Holistic Approach Elder law entails legal, financial and emotional planning, […]
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Medical Aid in Dying: Proposed Act Gains Momentum
With just two weeks left in the 2024 legislative session before the summer recess, the New York State legislature still has before it the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A995/S2445). […]
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In High Demand: The Implications of Recreational Marijuana & CBD Use in New York Skilled Nursing Facilities
In recent years, New York State has joined a growing number of states loosening restrictions on the use of marijuana. First, in 2014, New York enacted the Compassionate Care Act, […]
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Press Release – Cona Elder Law Conference Tackles “The Senior Loneliness Epidemic” on Long Island
Cona Elder Law hosted its 6th annual Caregiver Conference on May 8th. LongIsland.com put out a press release about the event. Topics included financing senior living, including asset protection planning, Medicaid […]
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