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New York State Passes 2025 Budget With Favorable Provisions for Our Older Adults
Over the weekend, New York State passed the budget for Fiscal Year 2025 which included significant funding for health care initiatives for New Yorkers, including a large investment in the […]
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Press Release – Conference on Elder Care Set For May 8
An elder-care conference featuring more than 25 industry experts is set for May 8, from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Long Island in Melville. This year marks the sixth annual […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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