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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May 27, 2026

The Long-Term Care Safety Net New York Does Not Have

When a loved one can no longer manage on their own, most families discover the same hard truth: the system they assumed would help them largely does not. Medicare does not cover long-term care. Private insurance has become unaffordable for most households. And Medicaid requires families to exhaust nearly all of their savings before qualifying...
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Beat the Heat: A Summer Safety Guide for Caregivers

If you are caring for an older adult — and especially if that person is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia — summer is not just an uncomfortable season. It is a dangerous one. As temperatures climb across New York City, the risks for vulnerable older adults rise with them, and the...
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