ProLife library
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.
Choosing and Managing Care
Only the principal can revoke a New York power of attorney, and only with capacity. A court can also remove an agent who breaches their duties,…
Choosing and Managing Care
A living will states your treatment wishes in writing for when you cannot decide. New York has no standard form and honors one that clearly shows…
Health Conditions and Medication
Yes. Dementia is progressive, and people often die from complications such as pneumonia after swallowing problems. Time varies widely; the Alzheimer's Association cites 4 to 8…
Health Conditions and Medication
Studies link long-term use of some anticholinergic, sleep and anxiety medicines to higher dementia risk, but they show an association, not proof of cause. Never stop…
Recovery and After Hospital
Medicare covers a skilled nursing facility only after 3 inpatient days (observation time does not count). In 2026, days 21-100 cost $217 a day. To appeal…
Choosing and Managing Care
Start small, let your parent keep control, and use a doctor or a shared task as the way in. If refusal becomes unsafe, New York has…
Health Conditions and Medication
Sundowning is worse confusion or agitation in the late afternoon and evening in some people with dementia. It is not a disease: look for triggers like…
Choosing and Managing Care
In New York, an adult child is not legally required to provide hands-on care for a parent, and in-laws are not covered either. A spouse's duty…
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