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Understanding Catastrophic Insurance and Home Health Care

By Pat Tarantino | January 9, 2021

Catastrophic Health Insurance plans are valuable resources found in many employee and retiree benefit packages that often go overlooked when they are needed most. What is Catastrophic Health Insurance? When considering this coverage, most people think of sudden injuries, like a car crash or serious fall, but these plans also cover…

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How to Use Long Term Care Insurance for Home Health Care

By Pat Tarantino | December 18, 2020

When financially planning for retirement, Long Term Care Insurance plays a major role in offsetting expenses associated with maintaining long-term health and independence through home health care.  This blog will discuss Long Term Care Insurance coverage, how to access these benefits, and strategies for making the most of these plans.…

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Common Sense COVID Tips for Winter

By Pat Tarantino | November 10, 2020

As COVID-19 cases increase across the country, many worry that the 2020-21 winter seasons might see a sharp increase in hospitalizations and deaths related to the ongoing pandemic. With that in mind, now is the time to review some common-sense COVID strategies that can lower your risks of contracting the…

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New York City Winter Fire Safety Notices

By Pat Tarantino | November 6, 2020

Now is the perfect time to review and practice fire safety In January 2020, the NYC Fire Commissioner announced the city had 66 civilian fire deaths in 2019, 25% fewer deaths than in 2018.  Although encouraging, winter remains peak time for fire related deaths. Cooking and heating are the leading…

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Is it COVID, the Flu or the Common Cold?

By Pat Tarantino | October 7, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a frustrating period for everyone, in large part due to the sometimes conflicting public safety information presented to the public as medical professionals learned more about the deadly virus. As summer ends and we enter the 2020-21 flu season with the threat of the…

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Building an At-Home Emergency Information Binder

By Pat Tarantino | September 15, 2020

The problem with an in-home emergency situation is that things happen fast. With all your attention focused on contacting emergency services and tending to the sick or injured person, chances are you will not be able to grab important medical information that might play a key role in determining the…

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