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Home care guides for New York families

Practical answers about home care, Medicaid and caring for a parent in New York City — written by our coordinators and reviewed by Anna Klyauzova, MSN, RN.

HHA vs PCA in New York: Who Can Do What at Home Choosing and Managing Care

HHA vs PCA in New York: Who Can Do What at Home

A personal care aide (40 training hours) helps with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and housekeeping. A home health aide (75 hours) adds health-related tasks such as…

· 7 min read
moving NYC: a Guide to Medical Transport for Seniors Choosing and Managing Care

moving NYC: a Guide to Medical Transport for Seniors

Tired of the NYC commute? Learn the secrets to seamless medical transportation NYC home care from a registered nurse who knows the system inside and out.

· 9 min read
summer Safety: preventing Heat Exhaustion in Manhattan Home Safety and Aging in Place

summer Safety: preventing Heat Exhaustion in Manhattan

Don’t let the concrete jungle overheat your health. Discover essential senior heat stroke prevention Manhattan strategies from a veteran NYC nurse today.

· 7 min read
winter Warmth: understanding Brooklyn Tenant Rights Elder Law and Documents

winter Warmth: understanding Brooklyn Tenant Rights

Is your home too cold? Discover the crucial NYC heating laws for seniors that every Brooklyn resident must know to stay healthy and safe this winter…

· 9 min read

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