Choosing a personal care assistant means knowing who can do it and how they get paid. Plus, the person should be able to perform the necessary tasks with a positive attitude. Before finding your assistant, check out these six tips first to make an educated choice.

How Can I Cover the Cost?

Thanks to New York State Medicaid, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), makes it possible for consumers to select and hire their care assistants. A consumer can choose a friend or family member to get paid for taking care of them by directly enrolling in this CDPAP program. Medicaid covers the cost of eligible consumers. To be eligible, you must need home care, have Medicaid, and be able to make your own decisions or have a representative who can do so on your behalf.  [Read more…]

Getting married is one of the highlights of our lives. If you are balancing the responsibilities of being a mom, it can be challenging to pull off your dream wedding. Whether you are planning for yourself or one of your best friends, you have to have the time and tools to have a successful wedding day. Here are some tips to get you started.

Prioritize

Wrapping your head around all of the wedding plan details can be exhausting. As a mom, you already have a lot on your plate, and it’s essential to decide what you want. Some brides prefer a fantastic floral arrangement while others wish for an unforgettable venue. Sit down with your fiancé and other family members and write down your priorities in order of importance. You can keep a simple checklist, and you’ll feel a lot more accomplished as you work your way through it.  [Read more…]

The holiday season is about family and friends getting together, exchanging gifts and well-wishes, and feasting on home-cooked meals by the warmth of the fire. As wholesome and as wonderful as that sounds, hosting the celebrations can be overwhelming. The tasks to get your home holidayproof and guest-ready are plenty, on top of your domestic duties.

The list of things to do may be tall and daunting, but no stone should be left unturned. You don’t want holiday emergencies to ruin the atmosphere. Plus, with everyone out of town or on holiday break, it can be difficult to find a professional to fix the problem ASAP.  [Read more…]