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Before an elderly parent moves in, agree on the care they need, check the housing rules, the money and tax effects, and who shares the work. Then plan the first 30 days.
Choosing and Managing Care
New York nursing home residents have rights to dignity, safe care, privacy, visitors and 30 days' notice before most discharges. Complain to the facility, the Ombudsman…
Choosing and Managing Care
Check the bathroom first (non-slip mat, grab bars, shower seat, handheld shower, tested water), keep the room warm, explain each step, let your parent do what…
Choosing and Managing Care
There is no set age to stop driving; what matters is whether the person can still drive safely. New York's DMV acts on driving ability, not…
Choosing and Managing Care
Older New Yorkers are often targeted by impersonation, investment, tech support, romance, grandparent and prize scams. Hang up, verify on a number you know, never pay…
Choosing and Managing Care
Check each room for trip hazards, slippery bathrooms, stove risks and missing smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, then add safe medicine storage, a scam plan and…
Choosing and Managing Care
A home health aide in New York gives personal care plus simple health tasks such as vital signs under a nurse's supervision. A personal care aide…
Choosing and Managing Care
Since 1 January 2026, New York's minimum wage for home care aides is $19.65 an hour in New York City, Long Island and Westchester and $18.65…
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