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We’ve Got Answers 4 Care – But Do You Know the Right Questions to Ask?
For those navigating the caregiving journey, finding the right answers can be challenging…at times we may not even be sure what questions we should be asking. To untangle the confusion, we have compiled this informative checklist outlining the types of services that...
Unlocking Senior Resources Podcast Interview
Over the summer, Nicole Christensen was interviewed for an episode of the Unlocking Senior Resources podcast, and you can listen to it now! The topic was "What Every Family Needs to Know: The Hidden Dangers of Healthcare with Nicole Christensen." Here's a clip of...
Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs – Getting Us Closer to a Cure
Someone in the US is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 67 seconds, and an estimated 500,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year. Among those 65 and older, one in nine has Alzheimer’s. The statistics are frightening, and the toll this disease takes on patients,...
New Law Prevents Medical Debt from Being Reported in New York
Three-quarters of a million New Yorkers had medical debt in 2022, according to an Urban Institute study. Medical debt disproportionately affects people of color in New York. But a law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in December 2023 bars healthcare providers,...
I’ll Second That
Do you really need a second opinion? Without a doubt, YES. Consider this scenario: Jane sees her doctor, then a specialist, then a surgeon. She is armed with notes and scans; she is a prepared patient. However, a good patient advocate will still recommend a second...
NY State Community Medicaid: Update on CDPAP
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...