PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Call or Text Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713
PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Call or Text Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713

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February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026

When Siblings Disagree About Care

When an aging parent begins to need care, siblings often assume love will be enough to keep everyone aligned. It rarely works that way. Care decisions surface history, personality, financial stress, and deeply held beliefs about responsibility. What looks like disagreement about logistics is often something much older and more emotional. Research shows sibling tension...
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February 24, 2026

Ambiguous Loss in Dementia Care

When Someone Is “Here, but Not Here” Many caregivers describe a confusing emotional tension. The person they love is still physically present, yet something fundamental has shifted. Memory fades unpredictably. Personality changes. Shared routines and private language lose their familiarity. There has been no funeral, no defined goodbye — and yet there is grief. Psychologist...
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February 24, 2026

National Slam the Scam Day (March 5, 2026)

What Older Adults Need to Know to Stay Safe On Thursday, March 5, 2026, communities nationwide observe National Slam the Scam Day, a public awareness campaign led by the Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General. The goal is simple but important: help people—especially older adults—recognize scams, avoid financial loss, and know...
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