20 Great Weekend Jobs in NYC
CDPAP Home Health Aide CDPAP, also known as the New York Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, makes it possible for family members and friends to provide care for loved ones and get paid for their time through Medicaid. But even if you don’t have a loved one who requires home health care, you can seek employment […]
20 Easy Jobs to Get in NYC
CDPAP CDPAP is a New York State-funded program that brings home caregivers and patients together. Through this program, patients can choose their own caregiver based on the qualifications, experiences, and knowledge of each individual caregiver so that they know they’re receiving the best home care. What really makes this program unique is the fact that patients are permitted […]
Disability Benefits Guide for NY Residents
What are the top 10 disabilities? Between 2006 and 2015, only about one-third of Social Security Disability Insurance applicants were approved for disability benefits. During the initial application stage, only about one-fourth of applicants were approved. The remainder had to go through a reconsideration or appeals process in order to receive benefits. The top 10 […]
Best Personal Alarms for the Elderly
Do personal alarms really work? Yes! Especially if you invest in a personal alarm system that is connected to a reputable company. The likelihood that the personal alarm will work in the event of an emergency is very high. Most of the time personal alarms successfully notify emergency personnel and help will be on its […]
Work-from-Home Jobs for the Disabled
Can I work from home if I’m on disability? Yes, it’s possible for individuals on disability to work from home and make an income beyond their normal disability benefits that they receive. There are some important rules and regulations to be aware of, however, to ensure that you maintain your disability status so that […]
Self Help for the Elderly
What does self help mean? Self-help or self-improvement is the achievement of a higher social status, level of knowledge, or general character development as a result of one’s own efforts. The idea of self-improvement and activities that center around improvement of the self are important to the elderly population because they give life meaning, purpose, […]
Katz Index of Independence
What is the Katz IADL? The acronym IADL stands for “Instrumental Activities of Daily Living”. The Katz IADL specifically refers to a set of predetermined activities that require more complex thought and effort. The skills included in the list of IADL activities are those activities that are learned by older children, teenagers, and young adults, […]
What is the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development?
What can DYCD do? DYCD is an organization devoted to improving New York City residents’ quality of life. They accomplish that goal in part by collaborating with local organizations, but they also raise funds and then invest heavily in individual talents and assets that exist in the communities they serve. DYCD give priority to poorer […]
Volunteer Opportunities in Albany, NY
The Shaker Heritage Society works to support the community through historic preservation activities and educational programs and events. Our organization promotes the Shaker ideals of pursuing a meaningful life through equality, cooperation, compassion, and sustainability. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for seniors from giving guided tours to assisting with craft workshops. Volunteers are […]
The Best Guide for Senior Housing Options in NYC
What housing options are available for seniors living in NYC? Before we delve deeper into some of the senior housing agencies in NYC, let’s take a quick look at the different kinds of housing options that are available to you. Knowing what to look for will help when you start contacting various housing agencies. 1. […]