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Share The Holiday Spirit With These NYC Volunteer Opportunities
NYC Volunteer Organizations For many New Yorkers, the holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends to reflect on the past year and prepare for the opportunities and challenges that lay ahead. Unfortunately, not everyone can count on seeing a friendly face this holiday season. Due to…
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Great Gift Ideas for Older Cooks
No matter what holidays your family celebrates, the kitchen is likely to be the heart of your family gathering – a place for relatives young and old to come together, trade stories and recipes, and of course enjoy a home-cooked meal. It doesn’t matter how talented a cook you or…
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NYC Caregiver Website Offers Critical Links to Resources
Thanks to a wealth of elder-focused policies and programs, there has never been a better time to age in place or care for an aging loved one in New York City. However, these resources can only benefit families if they know how to access them. In recognition of National Family…
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Managing Caregiver Stress
Family Caregiver Month – Taking a Closer Look at Caregiver Stress Acting as a family caregiver for an older loved one can be incredibly rewarding work, an opportunity to give back to those who helped shape us into the people we are today. In fact, more Americans than ever are…
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Know Your Rights: Every New Yorker Deserves Heat and Hot Water
NYC’s Heat and Hot Water Requirements for Tenants Heat As we enter November and temperatures begin to drop, New Yorkers are preparing themselves and their homes for the chilly winter months. For homeowners, this means checking heating systems and stocking up on rock salt, but what can the 5.8 million…
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Ask an Expert: Medicare Open Enrollment 2016 Explained
October 15 marked the beginning of the 2016 Medicare Open Enrollment season, meaning that from now until December 7th, Americans aged 65 and older can sign up for or alter their Medicare plan. The following blog, written by eldercare expert Joanna Leefer and originally published on her website, explains the coverage…
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