Shellie Tomkin Elder Care Services

03/20/2017

There are several ways to finance staying in ones own home. If you are looking for assistance in sorting out your finances and staying in your own home, contact me: 212.689.1711

Rarely, if ever, does anyone express a preference to leave their home to receive care in a licensed personal care home or skilled nursing facility.

03/17/2017

Q. HOW OFTEN DO YOU VISIT?

A. Schedules can be adapted to the individual’s needs, but I visit an average of one or two times a week.

Q. HOW DO I GET STARTED? A. Simply call me at (212) 689-1711 or send an email to shellie@shellietomkin.com. You do NOT need to be referred by Medicare, Medicaid or a health care agency.

03/15/2017

I enjoy taking my clients out on errands they need to run! Read this article to see what options are available and contact me to schedule a meeting. 212.689.1711

Dear Savvy Senior, What types of discounts are available to baby boomers, at what age do they kick in, and what’s the best way to go about finding them? Almost 50 Dear Almost, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available to boomers and seniors.

03/11/2017

“Far too many [nursing homes] have a long way to go to give residents the quality of care and quality of life they deserve.”

New federal regulations strengthen protections, but do not establish staffing requirements.

03/10/2017

Here's a bit about me!

Shellie Tomkin began her business providing elder care services in 2004, after 30 years in the financial industry. Having become the sole caretaker for elderly relatives while juggling a full-time job and frequent travel, Shellie is well aware of the stress and demands that families face as they str...

03/09/2017

What benefits can I find for you, like I found for Marjorie??

Having worked with the elderly for many years, I have found that they often neglect to review their health insurance benefits, so I decided to incorporate this area into my practice.

03/07/2017

Enjoy a night out to Carnegie Hall this Thursday!

DVORAK’S SERENADE, BACH & VIVALDI’S SEASONS WITH SIRENA HUANG Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 7:30pm Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall Salvatore Di Vittorio, conductor Sirena Huang, violin PROGRAM: BACH, …

03/06/2017

There's a lot to take care of -- but I'm here to help!

• Decipher confusing paperwork for Medicare/Medicaid claims, reimbursements, doctor and hospital bills, and nursing home claims.

03/06/2017

"Smarter care management and creative population health solutions are necessary to meet the ever-evolving needs of our seniors," says John W. Morgan, CEO of Avamere.

IBM and Avamere to use AI and sensors to monitor daily activities, general health status.

03/05/2017

Who doesn't love watching a great tennis match?! Tomorrow, starting at 7 pm!

03/04/2017

Wouldn't this be fun with your grandchildren?! Only a couple Sundays until the last one on March 12th!

Step aboard for a winter adventure in New York Harbor! Look for harbor seals and learn about the surprisingly diverse winter birds of New York City, including ducks, geese, loons, and sandpipers on this environment themed New York harbor cruise.

03/03/2017

Oh my...what do we think??

Cutting-edge innovations are set to upend some of the constants of growing old.