Posts by Pat Tarantino
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Brings Caregiver Support to Your Home
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Hosting a Month-Long Telephone-Based Support Group for Family Caregivers For the staff at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, few things are as important or as rewarding as helping family caregivers – the 65 million-plus Americans who work every day as a loved one’s primary support and guardian. While our staff of…
Read MoreSAGE Advice for LGBT Seniors
Unique Needs of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transexual Elders At SelectCare Home Care Service of NY, we understand that there is never a “one size fits all” solution to elder care, and a recent presentation discussing the unique needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transexual elders highlighted the importance of not only fulfilling the needs…
Read MoreTransportation Assistance Levels and Home Care
Transportation Assistance Levels (TAL) Overview At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we understand that there are few things more distressing for families than wondering if their loved ones will be safe during an emergency event, be it a blackout, hurricane or other potentially hazardous situation. To that end, our staff has worked tirelessly with…
Read MoreAre Granny Cams Legal In New York?
Granny Cams have substantiated claims of abuse in nursing homes across the country, however, they do bring up important legal questions every family should consider. At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we consider the safety and well-being of our clients to be our top priority. Through our stringent hiring requirements, constant communication with our…
Read MoreDid You Celebrate Rare Disease Day?
The Challenges Faced by Patients Diagnosed with a Rare Disease SelectCare Home Care Services of NY joined patients, medical professionals and families across the world to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Rare Disease Day on February 29th. While the calendar year is jam-packed with “awareness days,” Rare Disease Day focuses on the challenges faced by…
Read MoreHelpful Tax Tips for Home Care Recipients and Their Families: Medical Deductions
What Medical Expenses Can be Used as Tax Deductions? Tax season is nearly upon us, and we at SelectCare Home Care of NY wanted to share some tips that can help you not only get the care that you need, but increase your chances for a refund – effectively giving you a “rebate” on your…
Read MoreDOROT University Without Walls Offers New Class Line Up for Homebound Adults
Homebound Adults Can Engage in a Lively Virtual Classroom by Telephone or Computer There are dozens of colleges and universities in New York City, but for many homebound New Yorkers, setting foot in a classroom is an insurmountable challenge. To that end, we at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY would like to introduce Dorot’s…
Read MoreZika Virus: Get the Facts
Zika Virus – How it Spreads & How to Protect Yourself Updated February 3, 2016 – New details indicate an alternate means of Zika virus transmission In recent weeks there has been a growing concern regarding the Zika virus. We at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY have gathered information from a number of international health…
Read MoreWinter Storm Jonas: A Model of Emergency Preparedness
There is still plenty of cleanup work to be done as New York City digs itself out from the aftermath of Winter Storm Jonas, but we at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible compassion and hard work displayed by our caregivers and office staff, as well…
Read MoreGuide to Expired Medications
Some drugs and medications should never be used past their expiration dates With the New Year underway, many people are taking a moment out of 2016 to do a little New Year’s cleaning. With that in mind, we at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY wanted to provide some advice about expired medication, in case…
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