CASC, Community Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc. is a community-based agency that is based in Staten Island and was created to support the needs of older adults on The Island. Their mission is to help adults stay in their homes, and they collaborate with other organizations to help their clients thrive in the community. They […]

Many seniors are reluctant to begin the search for senior living because they don’t believe they absolutely need it right now. Maybe you’re thinking you can get dressed and prepare meals on your own, and you can still take care of your house by yourself. Or maybe you could use some help taking care of […]

God’s Love We Deliver is a non-profit organization that provides nutritious meals to those who are homebound. Their meals meet medical nutritional standards, and they can also provide a range of specialty diets. They prepare over 15,000 meals each day out of their SoHo headquarters and deliver to New York City residents and some surrounding […]

New York is a beautiful city filled with wonderful cultures, food, and activities. However, as people age, it is often not considered as THE PLACE because of the hustle and bustle the city brings. Although that’s a common outlook, we have seen older adults thrive in the city! As a New Yorker who has traveled […]

The Lighthouse Guild is a cutting-edge center that offers exceptional services to the visually impaired. They are located at 250 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023 and provide healthcare services, social services, and activities. They are designed to meet the needs of people who are either legally blind or losing vision over time. We […]

The cost of memory care can be overwhelming, especially in New York City. It is more expensive than the cost of regular assisted living, which can make you feel more unsure of how to pay for it. Not to worry, though—there are plenty of ways to fund your time in a memory care community.  Does […]

As older adults plan for retirement, they might not have necessarily thought about where they would live. While many choose to remain living at home, independent living is another option that has many advantages. Adults choose to move to independent living for a variety of reasons, including the option to experience a maintenance-free lifestyle that […]

Dementia is a chronic condition that progressively decreases cognition, leading to substantial declines in a person’s mental functioning and ability to care for themselves. As a result, people with dementia need increasing amounts of support as the condition progresses and can lose the ability to engage in many of their previous hobbies and passions. However, […]

Discussing a move to memory care can be challenging, especially considering the symptoms of different stages of dementia, but with thoughtful planning, empathy, and understanding, you can approach these conversations with gentle support. By acknowledging the distinct needs at each dementia stage, you can effectively navigate these discussions, ensuring your loved one receives the compassionate […]

Our parents are often sources of advice and strength, guiding us through life and providing support when needed. However, roles can change as they age, and we may find ourselves supporting them instead, creating a new situation. In doing so, we need to ask ourselves how we can best help aging parents, which includes recognizing […]

Navigating a loved one’s transition to assisted living can be emotionally challenging, especially when faced with resistance from your loved one. It’s understandable that a loved one may be resistant to assisted living, but it’s important that they get the care they need. This article aims to provide understanding and actionable steps to help you […]

Home care is an excellent solution for older adults who need a little extra support to live independently at home. However, it is common for home care services to become too expensive to be sustainable, especially as chronic needs or complex medical conditions require additional hours of service from a home care agency. Fortunately, there […]