by Care Answered | Oct 7, 2025 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
The short answer is: YES. One in five Americans will face mental illness in their lifetime. So whether it’s you, a family member, colleague, neighbor, or the person in line at the supermarket, it affects all of us. Fifteen percent of those 50 years old and above...
by Care Answered | Aug 26, 2025 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Studies
A new study from the Alzheimer’s Association US called “Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk” (US POINTER) confirms that improving brain health and even reducing or preventing dementia can succeed for everyone through a...
by Care Answered | Aug 26, 2025 | Care News, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
I know we have been discussing this for years, but unfortunately, there are now clues that point to the New York State Community Medicaid 2.5-year financial lookback/transfer penalty actually taking place as soon as late 2025. You may have read in my previous blog...
by Care Answered | Aug 12, 2025 | Care News, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
If you are preparing to send your teen off to college this fall, there is an important item that you may have forgotten to add to you “to do” list. Along with a new bedspread, computer and mini-fridge, make sure to have your child complete a health care proxy. In New...
by Care Answered | Jul 15, 2025 | Care News, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” has become federal law. This recently passed sweeping reform which promises to fundamentally change a range of programs that many Americans rely on. Many of the proposed cuts will not take effect until after the 2026 mid-term...
by Care Answered | Jul 15, 2025 | Care News, Medicaid, MLTC, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Beginning September 1, it will become more difficult to receive medical approval and hours of care for New York State Community Medicaid. The good news is that Care Answered has been prepared for this and is committed to ensuring that you are informed and have...
