Posts by Pat Tarantino
NYC Caregiver Website Offers Critical Links to Resources
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 Caregiver Month and the challenges…
Read MoreManaging Caregiver Stress
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 choosing to act as family…
Read MoreKnow Your Rights: Every New Yorker Deserves Heat and Hot Water
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 renters who call NYC home…
Read MoreAsk an Expert: Medicare Open Enrollment 2016 Explained
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 offered through various Medicare plans,…
Read MoreAre You Ready for Flu Season?
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 Services wishes to share some…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Month Week 5 – A NYC Hazard Guide
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 blogs to different aspects of…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Month Week 4 – Individual Preparedness
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 blogs to different aspects of…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Month Week 3 – Protecting Your Community Through Service
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, we at SelectCare have dedicated all of our September blogs to different aspects of emergency…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Month Week 2 – Preparing Your Family
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, we at SelectCare have dedicated all of our September blogs to different aspects of emergency…
Read MoreSelectCare Celebrates National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, and in recognition of this important tradition, SelectCare Home Care Services will dedicate the next five weeks to sharing important emergency preparedness information and resources to our community. Because our work at SelectCare largely involves assisting older adults in their day-to-day lives, we will take a particular focus on mitigating…
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