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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Medical Debt No Longer Reportable to Credit Reporting Agencies
The rising cost of health care in recent years has led to a significant increase in medical debt, with far-reaching impact on New York consumers and their credit. On December […]
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New Legislation Provides Bill of Rights for LGBTQIA+ Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
While significant strides have been made in recent years towards combatting discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals, it can still be difficult for some residents in senior living and long-term care settings […]
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New York State Considers Providing Long-Term Care Benefits for Residents
In recent years, several states have sought new ways to address the growing demand for long-term care among their aging residents. Washington state became the first state to enact a state-run […]
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Veterans Benefits: Understand Your Benefits and Plan Ahead
As we reflect on all our Veterans have done for our country to keep us safe, to keep us free, and to uphold our democracy, it’s a good time to […]
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Consumer Credit Fairness Act: Are You Prepared to Properly Handle Collection Cases?
The New York Consumer Credit Fairness Act (CCFA) (enacted April 1, 2022), was intended to strengthen consumer protections by requiring debt collectors to be more honest and transparent in their […]
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Jennifer Cona Named on Long Island Business News’ 2023 Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services
Cona Elder Law Founder & Managing Partner Jennifer Cona has been named on Long Island Business News’ 2023 Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services. Jennifer B. Cona is the founder […]
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Victim of Senior “Catfish” Scam Lost Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars But Not His Home
Seniors are being victimized in increasing numbers by scams perpetrated against them. The manner in which these crimes occur are varied but one thing is always the same: they target […]
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