Long Term Care

New York City is a dynamic environment, not one typically associated with an aging population. Yet almost 1.5 million people over 65 live in the Big Apple, a number projected to reach 2 million by 2040. One way NYC is gearing up to respond to this demographic change is by…

Many older people who live in the community do so with the help of a support team: family or paid care providers who ensure a safe and manageable environment. Occasionally that team needs a break- maybe a respite from caregiving demands or a temporary absence due to other obligations. What then…

Sometimes you just have to ask- and then you’ll get your answer. Our society faces a real dilemma as millions of seniors confront risks and unsafe conditions as they “age in place.” Most people don’t want to leave their homes. A new pilot study from the Center For Medicare & Medicaid…

At some point you may get this call: your older loved one is in the hospital and doctors are monitoring the situation to determine what’s going on. With luck, nothing dangerous or life-threatening will be found and perhaps your loved one will leave the hospital after a day or two….

Caring for an aging relative is never easy. Doing so from a distance, or from an unexperienced perspective, can make the job even harder. Sometimes a professional helping hand can make all the difference, and that’s what professional Geriatric Care Managers provide. With expertise across a range of issues, these…

Packing for a trip, the last thing you want to think about is what happens if I get sick while traveling. Will I have trouble finding a doctor or getting appropriate care? If you are on Medicare, you’ll probably be able to access care as long as you are traveling within…