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08/28/2025

It is looking increasingly likely that NYS will implement a new, 30-month financial look back period for those applying for Community Medicaid. What does this mean? Read all about it on our latest blog: https://bit.ly/41UJ9V6

08/27/2025

Do you pay attention to "Life's Essential 8"? According to the American Heart Association, focusing on these eight areas can help improve your overall health:
✅ eat healthy
✅exercise
✅avoid smoking
✅sleep better
✅lose excess weight
✅manage cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels

08/25/2025

Are you concerned about your memory as you age? Here's great news! A new study confirms that a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, online cognitive training, mandatory social activities and monitoring levels of blood pressure and blood sugar can effectively improve memory in their 60s and 70s. Read more from NPR: https://n.pr/4mY83eN

08/20/2025

Are you ready to upsize, downsize, or just make a move? Join Care Answered for a "What's it all Worth?" a FREE webinar on Thursday, 9/18 at 3 pm. Don’t let the moving process overwhelm you. Hear from our experts: Answers 4 Care pro Barbara Feldman, Certified Relocation Specialist, and Pam Winter, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, about how to value your belongings, navigate home selling, and tackle the moving process like a champ!

Register now: https://bit.ly/46WOT4c

08/18/2025

Our historic national focus on cancer research has led to tremendous strides in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Not too long ago, a diagnosis of cancer often signaled a terminal illness. Today, cancer is often viewed as a chronic, treatable disease. Today, the future of cancer research in the US is threatened by unprecedented funding cuts. You can help prevent that by making your voice heard. Read more on our recent blog: https://bit.ly/3V7YJJ6

08/15/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Did you know that immunizations are important for everyone, but especially older adults who may be at risk for severe illness? Shingles, pneumococcal and RSV are among the vaccines the CC recommends as we age, along with making sure we are up to date with COVID-19 and flu shots each year. See the full schedule here: https://bit.ly/4mmnPQG

08/14/2025

Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a challenging task. Medicare suggests that you start by visiting https://bit.ly/3uTwPnH to:
• Check out their overall star ratings. The overall rating is based on a nursing home's performance in 3 areas: health inspections, staffing, and quality of resident care.
• View detailed staffing data, including the staffing levels and turnover rates.
• Use the map and distance filter to find nursing home locations near you.
Visit https://bit.ly/3uTwPnH for more information about nursing homes and what Medicare does and does not cover.
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08/13/2025

If you are getting ready to send a kid off to college, add one more essential thing to your "to-do" list: have your child complete a health care proxy form. Our latest blog explains why. https://bit.ly/45OfvmH

07/31/2025

Significant changes are coming to NYS Community Medicaid effective September 1. Read our recent blog to learn how these updates may affect you or your loved ones. https://bit.ly/45cqe9j

07/29/2025

While some people are focused on potential tax benefits resulting from the recently enacted Big Beautiful Bill, others are concerned about potential cuts to those who rely on Medicaid and SNAP benefits to help them afford food and health care. Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3H2mQWm

07/28/2025

Guess which creature kills more humans than any other? It's the tiny mosquito, which is not just annoying, but carries disease. Mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile, Eastern equine encephalitis, and Zika are on the rise in the US. To protect yourself, avoid being outdoors from dusk till dawn, and if you must be outdoors, cover up with long sleeves and pants. Insect repellents are also effective. Read more from NPR: https://n.pr/3IOvIzk

07/23/2025

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