CNY Elder Law

Consider the following as you decide whether your aging parents need home care.

Come 2023, a new set of rules proposed by the federal government could improve timely access to Medicaid for millions of eligible individuals.

If one spouse requires care in a skilled nursing facility and the other remains at home, the spouse at home might face significant financial hardships.

Medicare does not typically cover senior day care services. Medicaid, on the other hand, does.

Community Medicaid covers care and medical services that enable a recipient to remain in their home or community as long as possible instead of entering a skilled nursing facility or other institution.

Telehealth allows you to connect with your health care provider virtually and have an appointment without going to a physical location.

Medicaid Planners may be able to assist you or a loved one with qualifying for Medicaid benefits.

Funding worth $15 million will be newly available for a program aimed at helping low-income seniors continue living safely in their homes instead of needing to relocate to a nursing home or assisted living facility.

The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert that scammers offering free COVID-19 tests have been targeting Medicare recipients online, by phone, and through television advertisements.

AginginPlace.org provides a freely available, medically reviewed guide on preventing falls, with lifestyle, mobility, and home improvement recommendations to help you avoid falls, maintain independence, and assuage any fears you may have of falling.