Those residing in nursing homes are one of society’s most vulnerable groups. Therefore, it's imperative they have government representatives to advocate for them and ensure they remain protected. New York Governor Hochul has shown her intentions to improve nursing home resident safety, which includes a recent campaign donation from Centers Health Care. Centers Health Care runs many nursing Read More >>

When you or a loved one enters a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you probably aren’t thinking about the possibility that it may close. However, this is an unfortunate risk for some residents. This means finding somewhere else to go and negotiating with insurance companies all over again. If your nursing home facility closes without enough time to find alternate housing for you or Read More >>

Amazon Alexa devices are becoming more and more common in homes across America. These handy smart devices allow homeowners to ask questions or control their home appliances using voice commands. Recently, an Amazon Alexa successfully prevented a nursing home robbery in a Florida nursing home. The Florida thief snuck into a man's nursing home room and looked for cash and credit cards to steal. Read More >>

If you have ever had to entrust the care of a loved one to a nursing home or other care facility, you know how emotional and challenging the decision can be. When choosing a facility, the family members of elderly patients have faith that the owners and staff have their loved one's best interests in mind. Unfortunately, some nursing home owners may value their own financial interests over the care Read More >>

As your loved ones get older, the relationship between a person and their pet can become even more important. Some animals can serve as companion pets, helping their owners more effectively tackle their day-to-day responsibilities. Not everyone is meant to have a companion pet, though. If your loved one has requested a pet, you need to consider the pros and cons of connecting them with an Read More >>

No two NYC nursing homes are alike. Before you apply for a loved one to move into one of these residences, you need to know that the staff can provide their residents with top-of-the-line care. With that in mind, there are questions you need to ask staff members before you commit to a facility. As you’re touring NYC’s nursing homes, make sure you bring up the points listed below. What Doctor Read More >>