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Holiday Donation to Feed Homebound New Yorkers

By Pat Tarantino | December 23, 2015

SelectCare Gives Back to Citymeals On-Wheels  The holiday season is a special time of year, full of traditions.  This year, the SelectCare Home Care Services’ staff decided to end one tradition and begin a new one: SelectCare is no longer sending paper holiday cards to our clients and community partners.…

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Long Distance Caregiving

By Pat Tarantino | December 14, 2015

Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers (LDCs) At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we have spent more than 30 years putting families at ease by ensuring their loved ones remain happy, healthy and independent in New York City.  Peace of mind can be easy to achieve when your father is just a…

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Best Senior Discounts in 2015

By Pat Tarantino | December 10, 2015

Senior Discounts Available to Customers Below 65 Years Old America’s senior population is growing faster than ever and big businesses are starting to take notice. More and more national chains are quietly offering “senior” discounts to customers well below 65. The helpful folks at SeniorList.com track these discounts every year…

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10 Steps to Better Conversations with Dementia Sufferers

By Pat Tarantino | December 1, 2015

Of all the medical challenges a family caregiver can face when caring for a loved one, few can be as emotionally draining as dementia. With the holiday season upon us and families across the country gathering to eat, talk and celebrate, we at SelectCare wanted to give families struggling with…

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Home Health Care: An Insider’s Guide

By Pat Tarantino | November 22, 2015

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

By Pat Tarantino | November 4, 2015

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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