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Home Health Care: An Insider’s Guide
Author’s Note: While responding to several new (and extremely positive!) reviews on SelectCare’s Angie’s List Page, I was prompted to answer some questions that could help people make more informed choices when picking a home care provider. Below are the questions and our responses. What secrets about home care should…
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IRS Urges Seniors and Caregivers to Avoid Tax Scams
Avoiding Tax Scams for Seniors and Caregivers The following subject was brought to our attention by Linda Thaler, a Manhattan-based CPA who has previously worked with SelectCare. The 2016 tax season is still many months away, but federal officials are urging all taxpayers to exercise caution in the coming months,…
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NCOA Program Helps Seniors Lessen Financial Burdens
Take Advantage of NCOA’s Benefits Check Up Tool October 15th marks the beginning of the 2015 Medicare Open Enrollment Season, giving Medicare recipients an opportunity to review the previous year’s medical costs and choose a plan that best suits their needs. With so many older Americans making important choices about…
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Emergency Planning: Behind The Scenes
At SelectCare, we understand that our home care services are a lifeline for our clients and believe it is our responsibility to provide consistent, reliable service, no matter what challenges are in store for the people of New York City. In the wake of a very eventful week complete with…
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NYC Home Share Program for Seniors
Free Program Lets Seniors Share Their Homes to Cut Costs When it comes to deciding where to grow older in New York City, most experts suggest you “go with what you know.” By remaining in your current apartment or private home, you ensure continued access to your local pharmacies, grocery…
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A Simple Guide to Home Health Caregivers
The New York State Department of Health manages the training and licensing of a veritable alphabet soup of home caregiver disciplines, including HHA, PCA, and HA services, to name just a few. Without insight into the meaning behind each of these designations, it’s common for new home care recipients to…
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