Understanding the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
How does the HPD interact with the following entities: Renters/Tenants The HPD provides support and protection to New York City tenants who require assistance with housing-related matters. Some of the ways that the HPD interacts with tenants include the following: ● Tenants may contact the HPD for help if they are at risk of being […]
The Best Yoga for Seniors in New York
What Type of Yoga is Best for Seniors? Many yoga styles are gentle and safe enough for seniors. You can benefit from attending yoga classes even when you are out of shape and have no previous experience. The type of yoga that is right for you will depend on your age, fitness level, and physical […]
CDPAP Regulations for Care Recipients and Providers
What is CDPAP? CDPAP stands for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. It is a program funded by New York State Medicaid to provide care for those who are living with a health condition or disability, and may need help with various daily living activities. One of the biggest benefits of CDPAP is that you can hire friends […]
Benefits for Seniors in NYC
What age is a senior citizen in NYC? If you’re an NYC resident age 65 or above, you’re considered to be a senior citizen, and you can be eligible to access the various benefits listed below. Benefits of being a senior citizen in NYC Here’s a list of all the benefits available to you as […]
Volunteer Opportunities for the Elderly Population in NYC
The Importance of Volunteering as a Senior Citizen When you volunteer as a senior citizen, you get involved in a community of like-minded individuals. While younger adults may not always have the time or resources to volunteer their time, seniors who get involved by volunteering can make positive changes that impact everyone around them. Volunteering […]
The 10 Best Pharmacies in New York
The 10 Best Scrubs Stores in NYC 1. Dallas Uniforms Dallas Uniforms has a wide array of different uniforms for health and medical workers. They sell nursing shoes, medical uniforms, undergarments, and hosiery among other things. Though they sell a variety of uniforms and shoes for nurses, they also sell other uniforms for other types […]
The 10 Best Scrubs Stores in NYC
The 10 Best Pharmacies in New York 1) New London Pharmacy New London Pharmacy is very clean and well organized and customers note that the style and design of the store is tasteful and pleasant to browse through. Reviewers say that the staff at New London Pharmacy are very friendly and efficient and that prescriptions […]
A Health Care Proxy Guide for New York
What is a health care proxy? If you (or a family member who is an older adult) become unable to make healthcare decisions, even if it is temporary, then you have to think about who will make vital health decisions on your behalf. Once you decide who will officially represent your health interests, then you […]
New Jersey Medicaid Personal Preference Program (PPP)
These types of programs go by different names, but most commonly you will hear them referred to PCA (personal care attendant) services or “consumer-directed” services. Similar to the “Cash and Counseling” model, New Jersey’s Medicaid program offers the Personal Preference Program that gives the power to participants to choose their own caregiver and distributes a budget that otherwise would […]
Senior Support Groups in NY
Why Is Community Support Important? Over 1.2 million New York City residents are over the age of 65 and statistics show that almost one-third of them feel isolated and lonely. Isolation is proven to have a negative impact on the emotional and physical well-being of the elderly. Isolated seniors are more likely to experience cognitive […]