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No, You Are Not Speaking To George Clooney;How to spot an online impersonator
The internet is a technological miracle, connecting billions of people around the world with one another. You can look up anything on the internet; recipes for corn bread, events near you, lyrics to that song you can’t get out of your head, even where George Clooney’s house is.
Call for action: Advocating to improve quality of care and life for persons who live in nursing homes
For too long older adults have been subject to abuse and neglect in nursing homes. It is time older adults, their families, caregivers, and their advocates speak up and demand change.
Celebrating National Pro Bono Week
The 2023 National Celebration of Pro Bono, with the theme “Voices of Democracy: Ensuring Justice for All,” will be held October 22-28. Pro bono, whose English translation of the Latin phrase is “for the public good,” refers to professional services that are provided at no or very low cost.[1]
How Older Workers Can Solve Your Hiring Problem
I have been working in the aging field for my entire career. Over the years, we have spent a considerable amount of time planning for the aging New Yorkers who would need our services (legal services, meals-on-wheels, home health care etc.) over the next few decades. We also discussed the huge shift we expected to see in the workforce as we foresaw millions of baby boomers retiring and not enough younger folks to replace their ranks. All of these scenarios have come to fruition as people over 65 already outnumber children under five in New York. By 2034 there will be 77.0 million (previously 78.0) people 65 years and older compared to 76.5 million (previously 76.7 million) under the age of 8 in the US.
Can’t We All Just Get Along?- Working in a multi-generational workforce
Can’t We All Just Get Along?- Working in a multi-generational workforce
Understanding the “Unwinding” of the Public Health Emergency and its Effect on Medicaid Benefits and Services -
In March of 2020, special protections guaranteed Continuous Coverage for anyone receiving Medicaid benefits.
Security Deposits - How to Get Them Back When You Move Out
A security deposit is money that the tenant gives the landlord to use if there are any repairs that need to be made because the tenant damaged the apartment.
Medicaid Eligibility – Frequently Asked Questions
When you first want to learn about Medicaid it can be an intimidating experience. Start with the basics and explore some frequently asked Medicaid eligibility questions. Learn why you might need Medicaid and how to qualify.
Romance scams: If your heart is open to love
Romance Scams, or Sweetheart Scams, are particularly nefarious scams that are becoming increasingly common. These scams involve a stranger approaching you online and establishing a close connection very quickly. They use fake pictures and made-up backstories in order to make you interested in them; they seem very real and engaging.
Resident Rights: Visitation and Short Leaves of Absence
When a person enters a nursing home, they do not give up their ability to decide who they want to see or visit. Nor do they give up their right to leave the nursing home for a short period of time. This is regardless of whether the reason is for short-term rehabilitation services or long-term care.
Are CPS Safety Plans Legally Binding?
Child Protective Service (CPS) (known as “Administration for Children’s Services ACS, in NYC) is tasked with investigating reports of child maltreatment, and with keeping children safe. When a CPS/ACS caseworker finds a situation where a child is unsafe, they often work with the family to create a plan to keep the child(ren) safe while the parent works on the issues that are affecting safety.
Caregiver Resources for Western New Yorkers
To help recognize and assist family caregivers, we have compiled a list of resources which may help you navigate caring for your loved ones in western new york.
My landlord changed the locks: is that allowed?
If you have a lease or have lawfully been occupying the dwelling for 30 days or more, you have protection from unlawful evictions. In addition to tenants who occupy their dwelling as part of a current oral or written lease, anyone who has lawfully occupied premises for 30 days is entitled to protection from unlawful eviction
Adult Guardianship Basics
Adult Guardianship is a legal process used to support individuals who are unable to make decisions or manage affairs for themselves. Learn the basics including how to become a guardian and what responsibilities guardians have in New York State.
Home Care Access - Delays and Complaints
Even before the pandemic, we were monitoring the trend of a shortage in home care aides across New York. Throughout the pandemic, these shortages have worsened, causing some individuals to forgo the level of care they need and deserve. Below, we briefly outline some of the trends we are monitoring, and suggest complaint avenues you can take if you are experiencing these issues. This blog is focused on accessing home care services through the various Medicaid programs, since Medicaid is the primary payer of home care and long-term care in New York.