Caregiver Forum
Ask anything about caring for a parent or spouse — home care, dementia, Medicaid, burnout. Caregivers and our New York care team answer.
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Mom has aphasia after her stroke. How do we communicate with her at home?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Does hospice provide 24-hour care at home, or does the family have to cover nights?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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How much does a nurse at home cost in NYC?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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How much does a home health aide cost compared with a companion?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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What is private duty nursing, and when does someone need a nurse instead of an aide?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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What does hospice care at home actually look like day to day?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Dad was told he has dysphagia after his stroke. What does that change about meals at home?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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What does private home care cost per hour in NYC, and what changes the price?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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How much does a live-in caregiver cost, and what’s included in the daily rate?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Can Mom get IV fluids or injections at home instead of going to the hospital?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Can we hire someone just for company and errands for mom a few hours a week?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Is in-home care cheaper if we hire a caregiver privately instead of through an agency?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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LASIK or an eye exam with dilation — do I need someone to take me home?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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What are the stages of dementia, and what should our family plan for at each one?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Ketamine infusion treatment — clinic says I need a ride home. What are my options?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Home care vs. nursing home vs. assisted living: what costs less in New York?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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How much does a medical escort cost, and does Medicaid or Medicare pay for it?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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Shoulder (rotator cuff) or hand surgery — I can’t drive for weeks. How do people get to appointments?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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How many hours of home care will Medicaid approve — and what if it’s not enough?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago
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How do I choose a home care agency in NYC? What should I ask?
Anna Klyauzova · Answered 10 hours ago