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Hearing Aids May Cut Risk of Dementia
Hearing Aids May Cut Chances of Dementia A new study has revealed that hearing aids may decrease the risk of dementia in people with higher risk. The study, published in the Lancet, was the first randomized study to look at whether hearing aids could reduce the...
Voted BEST Law Firm in Nassau County!
Thank you for voting us Best Law Firm AND Best Elder Lawyers in Nassau County! We are so proud to announce that Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C. was voted the Best Law Firm/Lawyer and Best Elder Lawyers in Blank Slate Media's Best of Nassau County Contest. We owe this...
Ellen Makofsky featured on cover of Super Lawyers!
“In the 1950s, Manhattan attorney Sidney L. Garwin gave a gold charm of Lady Justice to his wife, Esther, who put it on a necklace and wore it proudly, showing the world she was married to a lawyer….” Years later, their daughter, Ellen, would wear the same necklace to...
Medicaid Eligibility Numbers Raised AGAIN!
Good news for Medicaid recipients! A month ago we wrote about Medicaid eligibility numbers being increased this year. Well, effective immediately…
The Makofsky Minute – Take Action NOW: Big Changes to Medicaid Looming
Provisions of the recently passed New York State Budget will make it far more difficult for many to become eligible for services under the Community Medicaid program.
The Makofsky Minute – Be on the Lookout for Coronavirus Related Scams
Fraudulent emails and phone calls from scammers trying to get your personal information is nothing new, but there has been a dramatic increase in scams since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Makofsky Minute – Thank You to Our Courageous Healthcare Workers
During every crisis, there are some individuals and professionals that just shine and truly save the day. During this global pandemic, ALL healthcare workers DESERVE OUR BOUNDLESS ADMIRATION AND GRATITUDE.
The Makofsky Minute – We Are In This Together
Like you, we are incessantly washing our hands, using disinfectant wipes and practicing social distancing. We are feeling the anxiety of our clients, our families and our friends. Nevertheless, we at Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C. are a team of problem solvers and by the beginning of this week, we transformed our office to one where each of us is working remotely and safely at home.
The Makofsky Minute – Have Your Health Care Proxy Available
We hope everyone is safe and feeling well during this uncertain time. These are anxiety ridden days and probably will continue to be so in the weeks to come.
The Makofsky Minute – Kudos to One of Our Own
Kudos to our Law Clerk, Lisa R. Valente, for being selected as the winner of the 2019 Elder and Special Needs Law Journal Writing Competition.
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