by Care Answered | Jun 25, 2025 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
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 York, you can complain about the heat and humidity all summer long but it’s likely not going anywhere. However, if you or a loved one is...
by Care Answered | Jun 4, 2025 | Care News, Long Term Care, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
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 different. According to the NY State Department of Health: The NHTD waiver program is a home and community-based...
by Care Answered | Feb 4, 2025 | Care News, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
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 and those with special needs. It is provided through the community Medicaid program. Last...
by Care Answered | May 20, 2024 | Assisted Living, Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
CDPAP stands for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. This is the program that allows those who utilize Community Medicaid to have a loved one, friend or neighbor provide care for them and get paid for it. This can be a wonderful program. You may have even...
by Care Answered | Oct 29, 2023 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
A solo ager is defined as someone who is 55 or over, who does not have a reliable support system. When people fall into this category, not planning is truly NOT an option. As we know we all need to plan but many people may have a support system that creates a safety...
by Care Answered | Sep 17, 2023 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Events, Long Term Care, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Nearly one in four Americans have medical debt, according to a recent survey by Lending Tree. Being armed with facts and information can help you avoid unnecessary medical debt and help you navigate medical bills. Here are three important facts for you to know: 90...
