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Black History is American History
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 resilience. I think of people like Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Rebecca Lee Crumpler Martin Luther King Jr., Rep. Shirley Chisholm and John...
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Updates
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...
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,...