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Help Managing Health Care

Help Managing Health Care

As people age, health care needs often become more complicated. Most communities offer a number of services to make managing health care eaiser for elders. 

Adult Day Health Programs
Home Health Care
Mental Health Senior Service Teams
Medical Supply Services

Adult Day Health Programs

Adult Day Health Programs are for people who are physically and/or mentally frail and who want to receive all of their health services in one location.  Most programs offer a range of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and support activities for a few hours a day, one to five days a week, usually during weekdays. Activities may include:

  • nursing
  • rehabilitation
  • assistance with life activities
  • social work services
  • meals in a safe setting

These programs are usually covered by Medicaid.  (Please note, Adult Day Health Programs are different from Adult Day Social Programs.  Read about Adult Day Social Programs.) 

Jewish Home Lifecare offers Adult Day Health Programs in Manhattan, the Bronx and Westchester.  

To find out more about the activities Jewish Home Lifecare offers through our Adult Day Health programs, call the Manhattan Program at (212) 870-5090, the Bronx Program at (718) 410-1220, or the Westchester Program at (914) 864-5800.

You can also read more about our programs here.

To find additional Adult Day Health Programs near you, speak to your local Department of Aging office, health care provider (doctor, social worker), or hospital discharge planner. 

Resources
Jewish Home Lifecare Adult Day Health Care Center

  • Manhattan
    120 West 106th Street
    New York, New York 10025
    (212) 870-5090
  • Bronx
    100 West Kingsbridge Road
    Bronx, New York 10468
    (718) 410-1220
  • Westchester
    845 Palmer Avenue
    Mamaroneck, New York 10543
    (914) 864-5800

New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA)

New York State Adult Day Services Association

National Adult Day Services Association

Home Health Care

Jewish Home Lifecare’s Home Health Care Program, Home Assistance Personnel, Inc. (HAPI), offers home health aide services to provide personal care to individuals at home. 

Aides assist with eating, dressing, oral hygiene, bathing, administering medications and  light household tasks such as laundry and meal preparation. 

Sometimes these services are covered by health insurance, if ordered by a physician.

Learn more about JH's Long Term Home Health Program. To find a home health service nearest you, speak to your health care provider. 

Resources
Licensed Home Care Services
Home Assistance Personnel, Inc. (HAPI)
2900 Exterior Street
Bronx, New York 10463
(718) 367-1311
HAPI@JewishHome.org

Mental Health Senior Service Teams

Mobile mental health service teams of psychiatrists, nurses and social workers are available to provide in-home mental health screening, needs assessments, and short-term counseling services for frail seniors unable to leave home for treatment. 

These services may be covered by Medicare or Medicaid and are often provided by Home Health Care agencies. 

There are also Mobile Crisis Teams available in case of an emergency. 

For more information, speak to your Home Health Care agency or contact Lifenet, a confidential, toll-free help line for New York City residents, at 1-800-543-3638 (LIFENET).

Medical Supply Services

Various medical supplies such as hospital beds, canes, walkers, bath chairs, oxygen and other equipment, used and new, are available for rent or purchase through various supply services. 

It is best to speak with your medical professional for local supplier information or check your local yellow pages under “Medical Supply Services” and call around for price comparison.