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Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month

You must make sure you have a plan in place.

In honor of National Older Americans Month, we have decided to dedicate this newsletter to the issue of long term care insurance. We often don’t like to face it, but we are all getting older. With age comes the possibility of the loss of independence. With the loss of independence comes the need to rely on others. As tough as that may sound and feel, it should motivate you to start thinking about the possibilities. Often times, that includes long term care insurance. Yet, many of us are so ignorant about long term care and how to finance it.

Test Your Knowledge: TAKE THE SURVEY!

I bet many generally know the term “long term care”, but few really know what that exactly entails. Want to know more? Here is your chance. Take this online quiz by the AARP to test your knowledge about the issues surrounding long term care and its accompanying insurance.

Guiding You Through the Process

David York Agency has just published a handy list of questions that will help you sort out you personal situation and acquaint you with the issues with respect to purchasing long term care insurance. Please feel free to visit our Resources page and print out the handout that you are free to download. Please ask the questions we have provided to help structure your conversations with financial professionals that sell this type of insurance. Doing your research and asking the tough questions now will mean a far more pleasant experience later on.

Please check out our new publication

Long Term Care Insurance

Things to Consider

Please visit our blog for MANY OTHER TIPS & STRATEGIES regarding caring for the elderly.

Here are some selected posts from our blog on the topic:

1. FUNDING HOME HEALTHCARE WITH LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
2. I THINK I NEED LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE – HELP!

3. PAYING FOR HOME HEALTHCARE: 5 OPTIONS

Always here to help!

Anita Kamiel, R.N., M.P.S.
Director of Patient Services

Categories: In the News: Elder Care Issues, NewsletterBy David York Agency May 8, 2023

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L BHolliswood, N.Y.

“To Marty, Pam, Natalie and the amazing aides that work for David York Agency – I would like to express appreciation to all of you for the care you gave my mom (and to me as the primary caregiver). You have all been so professional and kind. There were so many annoying and aggravating situations that came up and throughout you all stayed calm and supportive. I am sure I will not get the same attention and support anywhere else. Continue your excellent work!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. ”

C WBrooklyn, N.Y.

“I am glad I called your agency and thankful that you chose both excellent aides to assist me.”

M KNew York, N.Y.

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J TStaten Island, N.Y.

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G ICedarhurst, N.Y.

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M K FStaten Island, N.Y.

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H CRockaway Park, N.Y.

“I just wish to express how pleased we all have been with the service you have provided.” –

E TWest Hempstead, N.Y.

“I am writing to commend your employee, B.S. (aide), for the excellent care she gave my mother. I must admit I had misgiving about allowing a total stranger to live in our home, but I had no choice. Mother was no longer able to care for herself and it was impossible for me to stay at home 24 hours a day to care for her. So a “live-in” was the only answer. B.S. was clearly the best thing that happened in a very sad, trying situation. She was a great comfort, and I hope to be able to keep up with her as a personal friend from now on. She is superb and definitely ‘one of a kind’.”

N BQueens Village, N.Y.

“We are all very satisfied and pleased with the aides you have sent to us. I don’t hesitate in recommending people to you. Thank you.”

M KStaten Island, N.Y.

“Thank you very much for your help and quick response to our needs.”

A J TBrooklyn Heights, N.Y.

“Anita, Thank you so much for your support and advice. We still talk about the extraordinary professionals that we dealt with during my mom’s time with us and you were of tremendous help. I know that others must appreciate you as well.”

T C HPark Slope Brooklyn, N.Y.