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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.

Diabetes Care at Home: What a Nurse Monitors

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Diabetes Care at Home: What a Nurse Monitors

Older adults with diabetes often do not feel the usual warning signs of low blood sugar. Here is what changes with age, what a nurse monitors at home, and when a symptom needs urgent…

Health Conditions and Medication· · 4 min read
Does Medicaid Cover Home Care in New York? Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance

Does Medicaid Cover Home Care in New York?

Medicaid can cover home care in New York, but not automatically or the same way for everyone. Here is how the system actually works — MLTC,…

· 4 min read
Medicaid Spend-Down in New York: How It Works Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance

Medicaid Spend-Down in New York: How It Works

If your income is over New York's Medicaid limit, the Excess Income (spend-down) program can still get you covered — including home care. Here is how…

· 5 min read
Dementia Care at Home in New York: A Practical Guide Dementia and Alzheimer's Care

Dementia Care at Home in New York: A Practical Guide

Caring for someone with dementia at home changes as the disease progresses. Here is what typically changes at each stage, what wears caregivers down fastest, and…

· 5 min read
Private Duty Nursing at Home in New York Skilled Nursing at Home

Private Duty Nursing at Home in New York

Private duty nursing means a nurse dedicated to one patient's ongoing needs, not a short visit. Here is how it differs from a certified home health…

· 5 min read

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