Velcro Clothing for Seniors
What does “adaptive clothing” mean? Adaptive clothing is a type of garment that’s available for seniors, the disabled, CDPAP patients, and other people who are in need of a convenient, easy way to get dressed independently each day. The purpose of adaptive clothing is to provide simple and straightforward style choices that are comfortable to wear and easy […]
Middletown Senior Centers
How senior centers help the elderly connect Senior centers provide various benefits to the elderly living in the community. Many of us have family members that enjoy their weekly bingo nights, which are typically hosted by a local senior center. But they do a lot more than that. A local senior center might organize different […]
The Ultimate CDPAP Guide
What Does CDPAP Stand For? CDPAP, or the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, is a New York State Medicaid initiative that allows consumers to choose and hire their own personal caregiver. This includes friends and family members (as long as they are not the patient’s spouse). Which means…. Your Friends and Family Can Care For You (and […]
Top 20 Sit Down Games for Seniors
Card Games Card games can be organized for both large and small groups of seniors and they give everyone the opportunity to mingle and socialize while having fun. Many people have played card games throughout their lives so continuing to play these games brings back good memories. Nursing homes and assisted living communities can organize […]
The Ultimate Massage Guide
There are numerous benefits of massage, including (but not limited to) stress relief, muscle relaxation and recovery, improved circulation, and even improved moods. Below is a list of some of the proven benefits of massage: Because massage can be so powerful and beneficial, it often comes as a highly recommended treatment option for a variety of […]
Senior Centers in Buffalo
Senior center programs Senior center programs and facilities cater specifically to older individuals by providing nutritious lunch programs and sometimes other meal programs as well. Many senior centers offer transportation services that can be accessed to get to medical appointments or to run errands and many centers offer weekly transportation services to the grocery store or other shopping centers. […]
How to Get Long Term Care with CFEEC
What is CFEEC (Conflict-Free Evaluation and Enrollment Center)? The CFEEC is a program run by the New York State Medicaid. Their purpose is to evaluate if you need long term care at your home, at a nursing home, or adult daycare. For example, if you have a disability or illness that makes daily living activities […]
4 Ways to Earn a Living While on CDPAP
1. Work as an independent consultant You might be able to capitalize on the experience and contacts you’ve gained in your career and find work as a project-based consultant. Some areas that usually have a high demand for consultants are strategy, business development, marketing, and talent recruiting. You can look for clients through your own […]