New York City is home to an estimated one million people who provide unpaid care and assistance to family members, friends and neighbors. In many cases these caregivers are the sole lifeline for a person in need, providing day-to-day assistance with tasks ranging from errands and transport to assistance with… read more
In most households, emergency preparedness plans establish when to shelter in place and when to evacuate during an emergency event. However, in homes with older adults or individuals with mobility limitations, evacuating without proper support can make a dangerous situation worse. In an effort to better protect New Yorkers with… read more
Using a face mask is the easiest way to slow the spread of COVID-19, but doing so comes with a few minor nuisances, foggy glasses being the number one complaint amongst older adults. What causes foggy glasses? Glasses fog when the warm air you exhale rises from the top of… read more
February has been one of the snowiest months in recent memory and residual ice and slush continue to pose slip-and-fall hazards for New Yorkers. Read the following for helpful tips on safe snow removal, as well as NYC regulations on when snow must be removed. NYC Snow Regulations In New… read more
Catastrophic Health Insurance plans are valuable resources found in many employee and retiree benefit packages that often go overlooked when they are needed most. What is Catastrophic Health Insurance? When considering this coverage, most people think of sudden injuries, like a car crash or serious fall, but… read more
When financially planning for retirement, Long Term Care Insurance plays a major role in offsetting expenses associated with maintaining long-term health and independence through home health care. This blog will discuss Long Term Care Insurance coverage, how to access these benefits, and strategies for making the most of these plans…. read more
As COVID-19 cases increase across the country, many worry that the 2020-21 winter seasons might see a sharp increase in hospitalizations and deaths related to the ongoing pandemic. With that in mind, now is the time to review some common-sense COVID strategies that can lower your risks of contracting the… read more
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a frustrating period for everyone, in large part due to the sometimes conflicting public safety information presented to the public as medical professionals learned more about the deadly virus. As summer ends and we enter the 2020-21 flu season with the threat of the… read more
The problem with an in-home emergency situation is that things happen fast. With all your attention focused on contacting emergency services and tending to the sick or injured person, chances are you will not be able to grab important medical information that might play a key role in determining the… read more
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) As America’s senior population continues to grow, more adult children than ever are taking active roles in their parents’ ongoing care. Helping a loved one with day-to-day errands, transportation and medical tasks is extremely rewarding, but balancing caregiver and personal responsibilities can be a… read more