Category Archives: Stay Informed
Council Bill on the Proliferation of Adult Care Centers
New York City officials said on Thursday that they would introduce legislation to crack down on Medicaid-supported senior day care centers that lure relatively healthy clients with enticements like free takeout food and even cash. In recent years, the number of programs known as social adult day care centers has exploded in New York City, … Continue reading
Convincing Your Aging Parents About In-Home Assistance
Karen’s 87-year-old mom finally agreed to have someone come in a few days a week to help with housekeeping, meal preparation and grocery shopping. Karen’s been asking her to accept help for months — ever since her mom’s heart problems began making it difficult for her to stand long enough to prepare a meal, let … Continue reading