Posts by Pat Tarantino
Four Things You Need To Know About Taking Dietary Supplements
Many of us take supplements to help us feel better or to give our bodies an extra boost to fend off illnesses. It’s important to use these supplements properly to avoid getting the exact opposite of the intended results, as improper supplement use can make us sick or even negate the effects of other medicines.…
Read MoreCut Your Medication Costs: 7 Ways To Save
Medication costs can really take a bite out of the monthly budget, but there are ways to save money on these needed medicines. If you’re interested in cutting the amount of money you or your loved one pays for medications every month, here are seven strategies that may help you save. Go Longer Between…
Read MoreWhy Heat Hits Seniors Hard – And How To Help This Summer
Each year as the temperature rises, about 400 Americans succumb to heat-related deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40% of those deaths occur in people over 65 and nearly 67% are men across all age groups. Why are the elderly more susceptible to the heat? There are several reasons that…
Read MoreHonoring Your Dad With Gifts He’ll Love this Father’s Day
Like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day was a holiday in many countries around the world long before it was proclaimed a national holiday in the US. As a matter of fact, although legislative efforts started to establish the day in 1913, it was not until President Richard Nixon signed a bill in 1972 to make it…
Read MoreSelectCare NYC Home Health Care Staff Nominated for “Caribbean Life News” Healthcare Awards
Thirty three in-home health care field staff members from SelectCare in New York City were nominated for the first ever Caribbean Life News Healthcare Awards. This award recognizes Caribbean American’s essential contributions as home caregivers and practitioners in New York. The staff members were chosen by SelectCare supervisors based on the outstanding care and compassion…
Read MoreNational Nurses Week
Every year from May 6th through May 12th is National Nurses Week in the U.S. This was the birthday of Florence Nightingale and is a week to celebrate and honor nurses for their yearlong dedication and commitment to the health care field. We feel it only fitting that we post this incredible quote from Nursing Crib…
Read MorePreserving The Dignity Of Your Elderly Loved Ones
As your parent ages, you may feel as if your roles have been reversed. You become the responsible adult, as your mom or dad increasingly relies on you to take care of them. They depend on you for more help in both advanced and more basic life functions, and if they have slipped into dementia,…
Read MoreSeven Ways To Create A Memorable Mother’s Day
Unlike many holidays with more commercial origins, a day honoring mothers has been celebrated for centuries around the world. In the United States, Mothers’ Friendship Day was observed for over 40 years before President Woodrow Wilson designated in 1914 that the second Sunday in May would be a national Mother’s Day. Now that Mother’s Day…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Home Care For Returning Snowbirds
Every spring, the swallows return to Capistrano, and the snowbirds return to New York City. Many people, especially retirees, who have enjoyed the warmth of Florida during the winter, return home in April and stay until October or November. If you find yourself arranging extra help from home health care services for a parent or…
Read MoreMake Spring Cleaning Your Medicine Cabinet Easy With “Take Back Drug Day”
Like old newspapers, old medications can multiply in your home. Even though the directions say to take the whole prescription, you might stop taking the drugs because your doctor changed the prescription, you were allergic to the pills, or you felt better and figured you didn’t need the full prescription. When combined with a variety…
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