Lithium-ion batteries power phones, tablets, laptops, electric cars, e-bikes, and scooters. E-bikes and scooters have no federal safety standards, and some of their batteries are defective from the start or become defective over time, according to the FDNY. In 2023, lithium-ion batteries caused 268 fires in New York City. A battery does not need to be...Read More

Every September, National Healthy Aging Month serves as a reminder that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. Designed to celebrate the positive aspects of aging, the month offers an ideal opportunity to re-energize your mind, adapt your habits, and take charge of your well-being. Healthy aging isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about staying active, resilient,...Read More

Most older adults take more than one prescription, and many also take pills bought off a drugstore shelf. Some of those medicines carry risks after 65 that they did not carry at 50, and families usually learn which ones only after something goes wrong. The reason lies in the liver and the kidneys. Both organs...Read More

Older adults on Medicare still pay part of their prescription costs out of pocket. Caregivers see the result at the pharmacy counter, when a parent skips a refill or splits pills to make a bottle last longer. New York State runs a program that covers part of what Medicare does not pay. How EPIC Works...Read More

Family relationships can be among life’s greatest joys or some of its greatest challenges. As families grow and change through marriages, divorces, new grandchildren, relocations, caregiving responsibilities, and differing parenting styles, disagreements are bound to arise. For grandparents, these conflicts can be especially painful. You may find yourself caught between adult children, unsure how to...Read More

Transportation is one of the most persistent problems in family caregiving. An oncology course means twenty visits. Dialysis means three mornings a week, indefinitely. Families absorb this with vacation days, car services, and arguments about the bus, and many never learn that New York already pays for these trips when the person receiving care has...Read More