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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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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.
Costs and Paying for Care
In New York, a household with someone 60 or older can get SNAP with gross income up to $2,660 a month for one person or $3,607…
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…
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…
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