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
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
CBD Overview In recent years, CBD (cannabidiol) products have found their way onto store shelves across New York City. CBD manufacturers and users tout a variety of mental and physical benefits, but like any new healthcare development, a quick online search generates nearly as many questions as answers. In this… read more
Dancing Programs for Seniors in New York City It’s perfectly natural to notice little changes in life as we grow older, but when a good song comes on, a dancer is still a dancer at any age. Dancing is one of the best ways to stay active in our later… read more
One of the best perks of aging in New York City is that you can find almost anything you need, from supermarkets, hospitals and pharmacies to libraries and parks just a few blocks from your front door. The city’s density means older New Yorkers remain active pedestrians far longer than… read more
Summer is finally heating up in New York City after a long, cool start. As always, staying close to an air conditioner and a cold glass of water will be your best bet when the heat and humidity kick in, but water alone doesn’t make for a very exciting menu…. read more
Are You Experiencing Difficulty Dressing? Losing dexterity in the hands can make fine motions like working buttons incredibly challenging or painful for some seniors. Adaptive clothing manufacturers work around this challenge in a number of ways: Many adaptive shirts replace traditional buttons with magnet-backed buttons. While looking like a traditional… read more
Helping New York Family Caregivers A new law going into effect in 2018 will help New York family caregivers balance their on-the-job responsibilities with the needs of their loved ones, offering a new level of job security and financial support to those who need it most. This article will explain… read more
Avoiding Injuries from Household Falls It’s a well-known fact that injuries resulting from household falls can have a major impact on the long term health of an older adult. A recent study found that nearly 70 percent of household falls resulted in injury, a quarter of falls led to hospitalization,… read more
New York State School Tax Relief Program – STAR Tax season can be a strenuous time of year at any age, but older New York homeowners seeking relief just need to wish upon a STAR (exemption) for an easy rebate on their property tax. The New York State School Tax… read more