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Experts said common mistakes people make in health care planning are completing an advanced directive, and not telling anyone or not adding a rider to their living will specifying the kind of care they want. (Adobe Stock)

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 …

An AARP New York report finds almost 80% of New York City's 300 nursing homes, assisted-living and adult-care facilities didn't receive a single visit from the state's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program during three months in 2022. (Adobe Stock)

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-…

Some 37% of New York foster care kids are being placed in family-based care than in previous decades, when the majority would have been placed in a group home. (Adobe Stock)

NY legislation would end parents paying for foster care

A bill in the New York State Legislature could alter how the foster care system operates in the state by ending the requirement for parents to pay for…

At least 11 major cities across the United States are hosting National Day of Action rallies today to call attention to reforms they say are needed in the nation's immigration detention system. (Susan Vineyard/Adobe Stock)

Immigration Advocates Host National Day of Action Rally

Immigration advocacy groups are calling on New Yorkers to join them in Foley Square at noon today. It's a National Day of Action to call attention to …

A 2023 Annie E. Casey Foundation report finds 74% of all kids in New York foster care are

NY Family Celebrates National Sisters Day

Sunday is National Sisters Day, and a New York family is celebrating the coming together of their two children - soon to be three. Merriah Kenneally …

An Annie E. Casey Foundation report found the number of kids entering foster care because of behavior issues has declined from 49% in 2006 to 30% in 2021. (Adobe Stock)

Report: NY Foster Kids Need Better Support

Foster children in New York and across the nation need better transition support once they age out, according to a new report from the Annie E…

A 2022 report from the New York State Citizen Review Panel outlined several overhauls needed to make Child Protective Services a better functioning agency. Some recommendations include reducing unnecessary investigations of children and families, and reducing harmful practices during investigations. (Adobe Stock)<br /><br /><br />

NY Bill Requires Court Order for CPS Investigations

A bill in the New York state Legislature would implement new standards for Child Protective Services. The bill requires CPS workers to get a court …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, instability in a child's life because of a parent in prison can lead to

Report: Keep Incarcerated Parents and Kids Close

A recent report from the Prison Policy Initiative calls for better state laws to keep incarcerated parents close to their kids. It finds 12 states …

According to a survey by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, only about 17% of those surveyed knew about foster care adoption. But, other findings were more hopeful: 37% of Americans have considered adopting at some point in their life, which is up 12% from 2017. (Adobe Stock)

Creating Family Not Always Easy for NYS Foster Kids

It can be a long road to finding permanent homes for kids in the New York State foster care system, but many find it worthwhile. Megan Battista is …

New York City's Administration for Children's Services has increased the number of children placed in kinship care, with family members, with 43% last year, up from 31% in 2017. (Adobe Stock)

Adoption Month: Number of Kids in NYC Foster Care Shrinking

November is National Adoption Month, and New York City's foster care system is making headway in reducing the number of children in the system…

A 2021 Gallup poll shows most of the folks who have their end-of-life plans in order are age 50 or older. Only one in five Americans younger than age 30 has a will. (Adobe Stock)

Numerous Reasons Why People Delay End-of-Life Planning

August is National Make-A-Will Month, which experts say is an opportune time for New Yorkers to begin end-of-life planning. According to a 2021 …

Una encuesta de Gallup de 2021 muestra que la mayor�a de las personas que tienen sus planes para el final de la vida en orden tienen 50 a�os o m�s. Solo uno de cada cinco estadounidenses menores de 30 a�os tiene un testamento. (Adobe Stock)

Numerosas razones por las que las personas retrasan la planificación del final de la vida

Agosto es el Mes Nacional de Hacer un Testamento, un momento oportuno para que los neoyorquinos comiencen a planificar el final de la vida, segú…

The United States is one of six countries in the world with no federal family paid-leave program. The Build Back Better Plan could change that. (Adobe Stock)

Paid Family Leave on Forefront as Build Back Better is Finalized

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Congress is finalizing the Build Back Better plan, and proponents of paid family leave are pushing for the provision to remain in the …

The Institute for Women's Policy Research ranked New York 8th among states in 2019 for the number of women entering managerial and professional occupations. (Adobe Stock)

Pre-COVID Snapshot Puts NY in Top 5 for Women’s Economic Standing

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Before the pandemic, more women were in the workforce than ever before, and new research ranks New York state fifth in the country …

Hospitals saw sharp increases in mental health-related emergency room visits by children from April to October last year. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)

Helping NY Kids Cope with Lingering Trauma of COVID

NEW YORK -- As the pandemic wanes, experts advised it's important to recognize the impact of the fear, loss and isolation it caused on children's …

Schools need to take multiple precautions to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19 as classrooms reopen. (ManuPadilla/Adobe Stock)

Keeping Families Safe as Schools Reopen

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The push is on at both the state and national levels to reopen schools, but will it be done in a way that ensures all families…

El traslado de un residente de un asilo de ancianos a una nueva instalaci�n podr�a provocar la p�rdida de contacto con familiares y amigos. (Bonsales/Adobe Stock)

Hogares de ancianos "solo COVID" elevan preocupaciones sobre derechos de los residentes de NY

NEW YORK -- ¿Se estarán trasladando sin previo aviso algunos residentes de hogares de ancianos para crear instalaciones "solo para COVID"? E…

La planificaci�n de la atenci�n al final de la vida ha adquirido una mayor urgencia a medida que aumentaron los casos de COVID-19 y las muertes. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)

Canción de San Valentín para los cuidados del fin de la vida

NEW YORK -- Si está buscando un regalo único para el Día de San Valentín, podría considerar darse un poco de tranquilidad al …

End-of-life care planning has taken on added urgency as COVID-19 cases and deaths have surged. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)

A Valentine’s Day Song for End-of-Life Care

NEW YORK -- If you're looking for a unique gift for Valentine's Day, you might consider giving some peace of mind -- by deciding and sharing what …

Las herramientas en l�nea pueden ayudar a que la gente informe a sus seres queridos y cuidadores sobre qu� tipos de atenci�n a su salud quieren recibir, antes de que no puedan expresar esas preferencias. (Compassion & Choices)

Ayuda en Línea para que pacientes de Alzheimer Decidan con Anticipación

NEW YORK -- Un grupo nacional creó nuevas herramientas en línea para ayudar a las personas con diagnóstico de demencia a determinar los…

Turn Up! Fight Hunger and No Kid Hungry plan to provide 1 billion meals to kids living with hunger over five years. (Halfpoint / Adobe Stock)

Helping Kids Get Meals They Miss When Schools Are Closed

NEW YORK -- With schools closed, many children who depend on free meals at school could be missing out, so children's advocates are partnering with a …

Half of New York City public-school families report reducing the size or frequency of kids' meals. (Trailbomber/Adobe Stock)

NY Parents Getting Help Feeding Kids

NEW YORK -- New York parents of children who have missed out on free meals at school because of the COVID pandemic are receiving food assistance in th…

New York nurses warn that restarting in-person schooling could spark a resurgence of COVID-19 infections. (Budimir Jevtic/Adobe Stock)

Nurses on Reopening NY Schools: "A Clear and Present Danger"

NEW YORK -- Nurses are warning that reopening New York public schools for in-person classes risks spreading COVID-19 among students, their families …

La Ley “ADA” en sus 30 años: Progreso y Obstáculos Constantes

New York, NY - El 26 de julio es el Trigésimo Aniversario de la promulgación de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades. Comenta Susan …

La mitad de los pacientes de minor�as examinados para COVID-19 en un Centro Comunitario de Salud, dieron positivo.

Los Centros Comunitarios de Salud necesitan ayuda Federal

NEW YORK -- A pesar de su papel en las primeras filas de la pandemia COVID-19, los Centros Comunitarios de Salud están recibiendo muy poco de la …

An advance directive informs hospitals about a patient's choices for medical interventions and end-of-life care. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)

Helping Hispanic Families Learn about End-of-Life Options

NEW YORK - As the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rise, a new initiative is helping Mexican immigrants living in the United States …

Los sistemas de voto en l�nea permiten a las personas con limitaciones f�sicas votar independientemente, en privado. (Dob's Farm/Adobe Stock)

Grupos de Personas con Discapacidad dicen que las Boletas Electorales les Discriminan

New York, NY - Una coalición de grupos pro derechos de las personas discapacitadas presentaron una demanda federal contra la Mesa Estatal …

The lack of privacy during stay-at-home orders can make accessing domestic violence services more difficult for the people who need them. (sdecoret/Adobe Stock)

As COVID-19 Surges, So Does Domestic Violence

NEW YORK -- While stay-at-home measures appear to be slowing the spread of the new coronavirus, they are also leading to an increase in domestic …

The toolkit has tips and resources to help keep children engaged, active and learning while schools are closed. (Flamingo Images/Adobe Stock)

Helping Fill the Coronavirus Learning Gap

ALBANY, N.Y. - With schools closing around the country to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus, millions of children could lose critical …

The CDPA Program allows people with disabilities to hire friends or family to provide needed home care. (mjowra/Adobe Stock)

Budget Cuts May Threaten Consumer-Directed Care Program

NEW YORK — A cut in state funding will severely impact a program that helps people with disabilities remain in their homes. That's the message …

El Programa CDPA permite que la gente con limitaciones f�sicas contrate familiares o amistades para que les brinden en casa el cuidado necesario. (mjowra/Adobe Stock)<br />Los intermediarios fiscales dicen que no van a poder manejar esto y que tener a cientos cerrando sus puertas significa bueno habr� otro intermediario fiscal al que puedan acudir el trabajador y el consumidor para seguir dando el servicio.

Recortes al Presupuesto pudieran amenazar al Programa de Asistencia Personal Dirigido por el Consumidor

NEW YORK -- Personas defensoras de la gente con discapacidades están pidiéndole al Gobernador Andrew Cuomo que reponga los fondos recortados…

Incluir en los estudios a personas con discapacidades puede tener beneficios que se aplican a todos. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)

Estudio de Largo Alcance Considera la Salud para “Todos Nosotros”

NEW YORK – Un estudio de 10 años sobre la salud busca la participación de una amplia variedad de personas –incluyendo las d…

Research confirms that placing foster children with a family they know and trust improves their chances of success. (Pxhere)

Putting Family First in NY Foster Care

NEW YORK – For children who are separated from their parents, child-welfare systems in New York and around the country are putting family first…

Ni�as y ni�os con discapacidades mentales o cognitivas tienen 4.6 veces m�s posibilidades que otros peque�os de ser v�ctimas de abuso sexual. (Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon/U.S. Air Force)

Neoyorkinos con discapacidades urgen la aprobación de la Ley de Víctimas Infantiles

NEW YORK – Una cantidad desproporcionada de niñas y niños con discapacidades son víctimas de abuso infantil, pero la legislaci…

In New York, 80 percent of kids in foster care earn a high school diploma or GED by age 21. (pxhere)

Helping NY Teens Transition Out of Foster Care

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York is doing relatively well in helping young people in foster care transition to adult life, but there's room for …

Los defensores quieren que el NYS apruebe la legislaci�n que invita a las viviendas nuevas a que tengan departamentos accesibles en el primer piso. (CDC)

Las Leyes para Personas con Discapacidades necesitan acción

NEW YORK – El período legislativo del estado de New York termina el miércoles, pero las iniciativas que pueden beneficiar a las …

El Estado de New York tiene s�lo un defensor pagado por cada 4,466 camas de atenci�n de larga estad�a, menos de la mitad del nivel recomendado. (unclelkt/Pixabay)

Instan al Estado a aumentar el personal para proteger a Residentes de Atención a Largo Plazo

ALBANY, N. Y. – Defensores de los residentes adultos mayores y de personas con discapacidades que reciben atención por un largo plazo est&#…

Pardons Clear Immigrants Facing Deportation

ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. Andrew Cuomo has again used his executive power to shield immigrants from the threat of deportation. Last week, the …

Los recortes a Medicaid pondr�an en peligro servicios de los que depende gente con discapacidades para seguir siendo independientes. (CIDNY)

Personas con discapacidades protestan por ley de impuestos

NEW YORK – Gente con discapacidades ha unido fuerzas con personas que viven con VIH-SIDA y otras para hacer un día de acción sobr…

Las mujeres latinas necesitan 2 t�tulos m�s para ganar los ingresos que ganan los hombres blancos. (actaylorjr/Pixabay)

Reporte: los latinos tienen más títulos pero se quedan atrás

NEW YORK – Un estudio reciente del Centro de Educación y Fuerza Laboral de la Universidad Georgetown (Georgetown University Center on Educa…

Nationwide, the bill would cut federal health care funding by $124 billion by 2026. (estableman/Pixabay)

Activists: New ACA Repeal Bill Would Slam NY

NEW YORK -- Two Republican senators are working on a new bill to "repeal and replace" Obamacare, and analysts say it would hit New Yorkers hard…

In New York, 42 percent of rural and small town children are covered by Medicaid. (Eden, Janine and Jim/Flickr)

Report Shows Medicaid Vital for Rural Children

NEW YORK – Medicaid is critically important for health care in small towns and rural areas, especially for children, according to a new report…

Nationally, 1 in 4 African American students has or had an incarcerated parent. (Amanda Mills/pixnio.com)

Report: Mass Incarceration Increases Achievement Gap

NEW YORK -- Mass incarceration of African Americans has contributed significantly to the racial achievement gap in the nation's schools, according to …

Child care is a core TANF function that helps recipients find and keep jobs. (Kate Lundy/flickr.com)

Most NY TANF Money Isn't Spent on Core Areas

NEW YORK – A new study shows that many states, including New York, use less than half of their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) …

Moms United believes the war on drugs, attacks on immigrants and on the poor all are interconnected. (A New PATH)

Mothers Unite to Defend Human Rights

NEW YORK - As 2016 draws to a close, one organization has issued a set of New Year's resolutions calling on mothers everywhere to preserve advances …

Repealing the ACA would double the number of children without health insurance, according to a new report. (James Gathany, Judy Schmidt, USCDCP/pixnio.com)

Big Losses for NY Cited with Repeal of Affordable Care Act

NEW YORK – More than a million New Yorkers would lose their health insurance with even a partial repeal of the Affordable Care Act, according …

Empowering foster parents helps them create as normal a childhood experience as possible. (Peter Merholz/Flickr)

Supporting Foster Parents Critical to Child Success

ALBANY, N.Y. – Child-welfare agencies need to focus on helping foster parents meet the needs of the children in their care, according to a new …

M�s del 97 por ciento de los ni�os de NY tienen ahora seguro de salud. (Centro Schuyler para An�lisis y Defensor�a (Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy)

New York, casi a la cabeza en aseguranza infantil de salud

Albany, NY – Un reporte reciente del Centro de la Universidad Georgetown para los Niños y las Familias (Georgetown University Center …

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