Family Care Resources & Guides

Practical, plain-language guides for families navigating home care, Medicaid programs, and supportive services in New York and New Jersey.

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Featured Guides

What every family should know

We cover the questions families ask most — from understanding Medicaid programs to finding the right caregiver for a loved one with complex needs.

Dementia & Alzheimer's

Dementia Home Care in New York: What Every Family Needs to Know

426,500 New Yorkers 65+ are living with Alzheimer's disease. Most families don't know what care options are available — or that Medicaid can cover them. This guide explains it all.

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Medicaid & MLTC

How to Qualify for Medicaid Home Care in New York (MLTC Guide)

Managed Long Term Care explained — who qualifies, how many hours you can get, and how to enroll without an attorney or broker.

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NHTD Waiver

NHTD Waiver in New York: Home Care for Physical Disabilities

The NHTD Waiver provides community-based services for people with physical disabilities who would otherwise need nursing home care. Here's how it works.

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Autism & Developmental Disabilities

Home Support Services for Adults with Autism & IDD in NJ

New Jersey's DDD program provides community-based supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What families need to know.

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Senior Home Care

Home Care vs. Assisted Living: What's Right for Your Family?

Many families face this decision — and many don't realize how much in-home care can accomplish. A practical comparison for New York families.

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Family Caregivers

Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Support, and When to Ask for Help

543,000 New Yorkers are providing unpaid care for a loved one with dementia. This guide is for them.

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Services Available Through Priority Cares

We serve families in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and parts of New Jersey. All services are available through Medicaid or private pay.

Home Health Aide (HHA) Daily assistance with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, and companionship
MLTC Coordination We help families navigate Medicaid Managed Long Term Care enrollment
NHTD Waiver Services Community-based care for adults with physical disabilities (NY only)
NJ DDD Supports Community-based services for adults with developmental disabilities in NJ
Free In-Home Assessment A care coordinator visits your home — at no charge — to explain your options
Skilled Nursing RN and LPN visits for wound care, medication management, and post-hospital care

Not sure where to start?

A free in-home assessment costs you nothing and takes about an hour. A Priority Cares care coordinator will explain what services your loved one qualifies for — including Medicaid options — in plain language.

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