Posts by Pat Tarantino
10 Steps to Better Conversations with Dementia Sufferers
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 dementia some advice on how…
Read MoreHome 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 you REALLY know about? …
Read MoreIRS 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, citing more than 736,000 incidents…
Read MoreNCOA 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 their health coverage between now…
Read MoreEmergency 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 papal visits and the meeting…
Read MoreNYC 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 stores, mass transit lines and…
Read MoreA 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 consider their service level based…
Read MoreSouth Bronx Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak – Get The Facts
August 4, 2015 UPDATE New York Health Officials announced Monday evening that an additional three people failed to recover from their infections over the weekend, while 10 additional cases of Legionnaires’ Disease were confirmed, bringing the total to seven dead and 81 infected. Officials also announced that all five contaminated buildings have been fully cleaned…
Read MoreSafe Streets for Seniors – New York City
One of the great things about aging in New York is that you’re never more than a few blocks’ walk from anything you could ever want. Of course, nothing is as easy as it seems, and crossing a busy street can be a real challenge for people with sensory or mobility impairments. The NYC Department…
Read MoreSelectCare NYC Observes World Hepatitis Day
The vast majority of our work at SelectCare Home Care Services focuses on the immediate, day-to-day needs of our clients – providing older New Yorkers with the assistance they need to stay active, healthy and independent. While home care might be our primary focus, we believe it is important to look at the bigger picture…
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