How to Stay Safe and Have Fun As the Temperature Rises
June 25, 2025
It finally feels like June in NY after what I personally called June/November and now here comes the heat wave! If you live in New
2025 Social Security Changes that Might Put More Money in Your Pocket
June 4, 2025
Lately, there’s been a lot of noise in the news about budget fights in Washington, DC, and some scary headlines about possible cuts to programs
Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver: A Primer
June 4, 2025
NHTD is the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Waiver. It has the same financial requirements as Community Medicaid, but the process can be a bit
Understanding Medicare’s Lifetime Reserve Hospital Days
May 27, 2025
There are times when we simply need more days in the hospital. No one wants to stay longer than necessary—extended hospital stays can increase the
Your Voice Matters: Defending Critical Services for Older Adult
May 27, 2025
If you’re like me, there are issues you care deeply about but don’t always know how to make a concrete difference. Sometimes, when we’re faced
UPDATE: CDPAP Participants MUST Sign Up with PPL
April 30, 2025
In February, I wrote about the change coming to the New York State Consumer Director Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). This is the program that allows
Social Security Administration Identity Verification: Changes Coming March 31
March 27, 2025
Beginning on March 31, individuals will no longer have the ability to verify their identity with the Social Security Administration via telephone. The only way
NYS Medicaid Income and Resource Limits Updated
February 28, 2025
The 2025 Medicaid Income and Resource Limits have been made official. The good news is the limits have increased. Although officially announced a few weeks
Black History is American History
February 9, 2025
Happy Black History Month! Who or what do you think of when you think of Black History Month? I think of love and pride and
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Updates
February 4, 2025
In New York State, the Consumer Director Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) allows loved ones to be compensated for providing necessary caregiving assistance to older adults