[Fall 2026 Senior Series] Critical Issues Facing Senior Clients

Tuesday, October 27 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM ET

C.A.R.E.S.
Senior Series
Virtual
Free
No CE

Free and virtual on Zoom. Part of the Fall 2026 Senior Series.

Please note: This event is free for everyone. Beginning in November 2026, most C.A.R.E.S. events will be free for NASW-NY members, with a nominal fee for non-members. Read the chapter statement on this change (opens in a new tab).

Cost: Free
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Presenter: Sara Meyers, Esq., elder law attorney
CE credits: Not offered

As part of the NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. Community Engagement Initiative's Fall 2026 Senior Series, join elder law attorney Sara Meyers, Esq. for an informative discussion on critical issues facing seniors and their families.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing long-term care at some point. Planning options can help protect assets from the cost of care, including gifting assets, using a trust, and purchasing long-term care insurance. Yet many people in or approaching their later years don't know these options exist, and putting them in place before care is needed is essential.

What we'll cover

The cost of long-term care
Medicaid eligibility
Estate and gift taxes
Advance planning options
Strategies for putting a comprehensive plan in place

Presenter

Sara Meyers, Esq.

Partner, Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP

Sara Meyers practices exclusively in elder law and trusts and estates, protecting the rights of seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. Her firm has offices in White Plains and Somers, NY. Visit Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP (opens in a new tab).

This event does not offer CE credits.

This presentation provides general information and is not legal advice.

Recording in any form, including AI note-taking apps such as Otter.ai or Zoom AI Companion, is not permitted during NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. events.

Questions or ADA accommodation requests: cares.naswny@socialworkers.org

Frequently asked questions

Is this event free?

Yes. This event is free to attend.

Will C.A.R.E.S. events stay free?

Beginning in November 2026, unless otherwise noted, most NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. community engagement events will transition to a new registration structure: NASW-NY members will attend free of charge, while non-members will pay a nominal registration fee.

This change was previously identified as a potential update in the chapter statement, An Important Update on the NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. Community Engagement Initiative (opens in a new tab).

What topics will be covered?

The cost of long-term care, Medicaid eligibility, estate and gift taxes, advance planning options, and strategies for a comprehensive plan.

Who should attend?

Social workers who serve older adults, as well as seniors, caregivers, and families planning for long-term care.

Does this event offer CE credits?

No. This NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. event does not offer CE credits.

Register on Zoom (opens in a new tab)

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