The Hunger Strike to End 24-Hour Shifts
Nu Jun Zhu, a home-care attendant, worked grueling 24-hour shifts for over a year, often caring for patients without adequate rest or pay.
Read MoreNu Jun Zhu, a home-care attendant, worked grueling 24-hour shifts for over a year, often caring for patients without adequate rest or pay.
Read MoreUsing survey data from more than 8,000 adults aged 65 and older, researchers have identified eight social factors that may lead to early death in older adults.
Read MoreNew York State lawmakers have proposed one-house budgets that firmly reject Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed $1.2 billion Medicaid cuts.
Read MoreThis article delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s, shedding light on potential treatment and prevention strategies.
Read MoreWhen individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money.
Read MoreNursing home owners and operators and their trade associations argue that they need more money to provide care to residents.
Read MoreUnder a federal pilot program, a number of states are using Medicaid funds to cover healthy food costs for Medicaid recipients. Ultimately, the trial program seeks to determine whether nutrition support can help prevent and manage certain chronic illnesses related to diet.
Read MoreGoing forward, AI may also become the norm for performing administrative tasks in clinical settings, giving health care workers more time to spend directly helping patients.
Read MoreCheckout Lori Somekh's book, A Guide to Medicaid Home Care in New York: How to Beat the System at Its Own Game to Get the Care You or Your Loved One Needs.
Read MoreThe Biden administration officially ended the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. Certain policies that were implemented in early 2020 during the public health emergency will now expire.
Read MoreIn the face of soaring inflation and its disproportionate impact on older Americans, it's imperative for seniors to safeguard their financial well-being.
Read MoreThe recent announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the coverage of new Alzheimer's treatments offers a glimmer of hope for Medicare recipients living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
Read MoreIf you are planning your estate, facing probate, worried about Medicaid, or anything in between related to elder law, NY Elder Law Group can help. Our legal professionals and head attorney Lori Somekh can help get your affairs in order quickly and stress-free.
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