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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.
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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 age, and a family member can ask for…
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…
Health Conditions and Medication
Chronic kidney disease means the kidneys no longer filter blood as well as they should. It often has no early symptoms and is found by blood…
Health Conditions and Medication
Blood pressure that stays at 130/80 or higher is high. Check it at home seated, on a bare upper arm, after 5 quiet minutes. A reading…
Health Conditions and Medication
A UTI in an older adult can cause burning and urgency, but sometimes the first change is sudden confusion or fever. Confusion has many causes, so…
Health Conditions and Medication
Urinary incontinence, accidental leaking of urine, is common in older adults but is not a normal part of aging. It has several types and causes, and…
Health Conditions and Medication
Adults 65 and older need about 7 to 8 hours of sleep, says the CDC. Sleep gets lighter with age, but ongoing trouble sleeping has causes…
Health Conditions and Medication
Constipation in older adults means fewer than three bowel movements a week or hard stools that are hard to pass. It is common, often tied to…
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