NY: Senior Issues
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NYers can benefit from early health care decision planning
Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and New Yorkers have reason to start early planning. A new report cites rates of Alzheimer's disease …
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Neoyorquinos podrán beneficiarse de planificación temprana en sus decisiones médicas
Hoy es el Día Nacional de las Decisiones de Atención Médica, y los neoyorquinos tienen motivos para empezar a planificar con …
NY senior advocates see advantages to dual-use special needs plans
Senior and older adult advocates in New York find certain healthcare plans are helping people get the best bang for their buck. Dual-eligible …
NYS budget missing key funding for seniors, older adults
Senior and older-adult groups are frustrated by cuts to services in New York's budget proposal. This includes cuts to home-care programs and the Long-…
NY disability advocates provide winter weather tips
As winter approaches, New Yorkers with disabilities are preparing to tackle a tough time of the year. One of the biggest challenges is getting …
Defensores de discapacitados en NY dan consejos sobre clima invernal
A medida que se acerca el invierno, los neoyorquinos con discapacidades se preparan para afrontar una época difícil del año. Uno de …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Proyecto de Ley de Asistencia Médica para Morir recibe fuerte apoyo en NY
La legislación para permitir la ayuda médica para morir se ha introducido en el estado de Nueva York cada año desde 2015, y sus …
Some Rural NY Renters See Benefits of Covid Block Grants
Some one-time grant funding has made the difference between renters in rural New York having a safe place to live - or having to move. The McNeil …
Report: NY Nursing Homes Not Getting Enough Oversight
A recent report finds nursing homes across New York are going without proper oversight. AARP New York's report finds about 80% of New York City's …
NY Budget Seeks to Reform Prescription Drug Prices, Transparency
New York's executive budget is calling for reforms to prescription drug prices. For starters, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for public disclosure …
Report: Senior Rural NYers Face Housing, Transportation Disparities
A recent report from AARP New York finds older rural New Yorkers are struggling to age in place due to a wealth of disparities. The two biggest …