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NYC Caregiver Website Offers Critical Links to Resources

By Pat Tarantino | November 16, 2016

Thanks to a wealth of elder-focused policies and programs, there has never been a better time to age in place or care for an aging loved one in New York City.  However, these resources can only benefit families if they know how to access them. In recognition of National Family…

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Managing Caregiver Stress

By Pat Tarantino | November 11, 2016

Family Caregiver Month – Taking a Closer Look at Caregiver Stress Acting as a family caregiver for an older loved one can be incredibly rewarding work, an opportunity to give back to those who helped shape us into the people we are today. In fact, more Americans than ever are…

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Know Your Rights: Every New Yorker Deserves Heat and Hot Water

By Pat Tarantino | November 3, 2016

NYC’s Heat and Hot Water Requirements for Tenants Heat  As we enter November and temperatures begin to drop, New Yorkers are preparing themselves and their homes for the chilly winter months.  For homeowners, this means checking heating systems and stocking up on rock salt, but what can the 5.8 million…

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Ask an Expert: Medicare Open Enrollment 2016 Explained

By Pat Tarantino | October 25, 2016

October 15 marked the beginning of the 2016 Medicare Open Enrollment season, meaning that from now until December 7th, Americans aged 65 and older can sign up for or alter their Medicare plan. The following blog, written by eldercare expert Joanna Leefer and originally published on her website, explains the coverage…

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Are You Ready for Flu Season?

By Pat Tarantino | October 12, 2016

The chart above indicates which months most commonly see peak flu activity every year, based on CDC data gathered from the 1982-83 flu season to 2015-16. Image courtesy of the CDC. October marks the beginning of flu season and in an effort to better protect our community, SelectCare Home Care…

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Emergency Preparedness Month Week 5 – A NYC Hazard Guide

By Pat Tarantino | September 27, 2016

National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, SelectCare Home Care Services has dedicated all of our September…

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