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36 THE QUEENS COURIER • WELLNESS • JANUARY 16, 2020 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM You suddenly find your family in a position you never expected to be in: joining the more than 34 million Americans currently receiving some type of home care. It could be for a senior relative wishing to stay safely at home for as long as possible, it might be respite care for a family member with a disability or long-term illness. It might even be as simple as reclaiming a few hours a week for yourself to keep your primary employment or take a muchneeded ADVERTORIAL �� Hempstead, New York, January 9, 2020 – An abundance of colorful hand-knit scarves are on display at Parker on Madison, a unique respite program through Parker Jewish Institute. The winter scarves are �� bundles of yarn so that Parker on �� post of a yarn bouquet, made of �� family. Seeking a worthy place to donate the yarn, Ms. Belfiore conducted research and selected Parker on Madison. �� provides a safe and stimulating environment for the memoryimpaired, while also offering relief and support to caregivers and families. The program, which includes door-to-door transportation, enhances quality �� cultural and social activities that �� Ms. Belfiore encouraged her �� take part in the drive. Colleagues �� a bagel breakfast to the team that collected the most yarn. With the help of her colleagues, she donated 14 bundles and 8 skeins of yarn to Parker on Madison. �� gift of yarn enables us to offer yet another social activity, which people look forward to at Parker on Madison,” said Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker Jewish Institute’s President and CEO. Once the yarn was donated to Parker on Madison, aides who work at the venue brushed up on knitting skills and then helped the project get started. Studies show that knitting and �� help delay memory loss. The hobby can be social and fun, and provides a sense of accomplishment once a scarf is completed. “The workmanship on the scarves is �� “Each participant will receive a scarf for the holidays,” said Trishanne �� Parker on Madison. Contact: Lina Scacco, (718) 289- �� break. Whatever your reasons, you’re not alone. Making the decision to seek support is the first step to managing your family’s unique situation in a positive and sustainable way. How you go about finding this care is the next step, and one that requires careful consideration. Professional home caregivers usually work in an agency setting, where each carer is screened, bonded, insured and trained. This is a peace-of-mind scenario where a well-oiled machine does the ‘heavy lifting’ of contracts, legalities, payroll and background checks. You become part of the agency family as they tailor a care package to suit your family’s individual needs. A second option is to privately hire an independent caregiver. This is often attractive to families because it appears to be a lower-cost option, and may seem to have more of a personal touch than a larger organization. However, there’s often more to private hiring than meets the eye, because the buck stops with you. Any issue that arises is your problem to solve and unless you are rigorous in your approach, and plan for every worst-case scenario, your family could be liable for unexpected tax or insurance payments and, even worse, potentially putting your loved one in harm’s way. So, is the lower cost worth it, and could it actually come at a higher cost than using a reputable agency? A NYS LICENSED HOME CARE AGENCY 212-259-9347 /WWW.QNS.COM