Senior Health Care Tips

The holiday season is a time for families to come together, celebrate the past and make memories for the future. For some families, this holiday season may be their first opportunity to spend quality time with adult parents and grandparents in months or even years, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic upending plans since 2020.…

Medicaid Managed Long Term Care Plans (MLTC) are government funded through Medicaid.  Services are based on the client’s health and income.  The MLTCs are also known as Community Based Long Term Care. Only home care agencies contracted with Medicaid can bill MLTC Plans. The client must apply and be approved for Medicaid coverage If the…

Small choices we make every day can have a major impact on our overall health and wellbeing. While there are countless lists online of seemingly simple habits to develop, medical, social and psychological changes normal in the aging process can make these adaptations difficult to achieve. The following blog outlines classic healthy habits found on…

Modern technology allows older adults to stay more connected with family and friends than ever before, but learning how to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone can be an intimidating task for those with little prior experience. Fortunately, seniors do not need to go it alone when it comes to developing tech literacy. Nonprofit organizations…

Choosing the best long-term living solution for an older adult can be one of the most challenging questions a family will face. While remaining at home and bringing support into the household through home health care is often seen as the least disruptive solution to this question, some seniors instead choose to move into specially-designed…

One of the easiest and most important ways to achieve healthy aging is by anticipating and preventing chronic diseases before they become major health hazards. Fortunately, adults aged 65 or older who have Medicare Part B plans are entitled to 30 different health screenings and counseling services designed to do just that at low or…

Staying ahead of bills and other financial obligations is a lifelong chore, but as we age, this task can become a greater burden due to medical events, cognitive changes, and the increasing complexity of budgeting on a fixed income. The following blog covers straightforward steps you can take now to assist an older loved one…

With the holiday season underway and many families reuniting for the first time in nearly two years, this year’s holiday gatherings feel more important than ever. Family gatherings are cherished moments, but can become extremely stressful for loved ones experiencing dementia, especially if this is the first year where the condition becomes noticeable to others.…

Our bodies are in a constant state of change, and as we age, minor changes in our bodies’ needs can have a major impact on our lives and overall health.  One of the most important, but often-overlooked age-related changes involves an increased risk of dehydration. Read on to learn how our body’s ability to detect dehydration…

New York City is home to an estimated one million people who provide unpaid care and assistance to family members, friends and neighbors. In many cases these caregivers are the sole lifeline for a person in need, providing day-to-day assistance with tasks ranging from errands and transport to assistance with medication, meals and other critical…