Posts by Pat Tarantino
Remembering Hurricane Sandy | Two Years Later
I want to take a moment to remember the hard work and dedication displayed at all levels of SelectCare’s staff during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Despite the heavy damage Hurricane Sandy inflicted on New York’s mass transit and electrical infrastructure, our administrative and field staff implemented our emergency plans flawlessly, putting the safety of our…
Read MoreA Special Veteran’s Day Story
Fabio Peter DeFranco is one of many American service men who we honor on Veteran’s Day. He served in the US Navy as a Machinist 2C from 1942-1946 and is currently an active member of American Legion Post 257 in Laguna Woods, CA. The medals on his hat designate where he served in the North Africa Campaign,…
Read More7 Tips To Keep In Mind For Snowbird Travel
When there is a nip in the air, many New York seniors take flight South to avoid the cold and inevitable ice and snow. If you or a loved one have medical conditions that require assistance, careful planning is important to assure the continuity of service between states. Tips For Safe Travel …
Read MoreHonoring New York’s Senior Veterans For Their Service
Unlike many other holidays, Veterans Day is not a day marked by commercialized festivities and gift giving. Rather, it is a day of remembrance for all veterans living or dead, who served our country during wartime or peacetime. Those over 65 may have served in the Vietnam War, the Korean War, or even World War…
Read MoreSelectCare Workers Follow Universal Precautions To Prevent The Spread Of Disease
As the news is filled with disturbing reports about the potential spread of dangerous diseases like Ebola, healthcare workers and anyone else who cares for a sick person should familiarize themselves with universal precautions originally issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 1987. The real risk for most caretakers is not from an…
Read MorePreparing Home Healthcare Workers For Flu Season
As flu season arrives each year, the nature of the virus, the timing, the seriousness, and the length of the season varies. Not even the Center for Disease Control (CDC) can predict how the 2014-15 season will play out, but recommends that everyone over six months of age receive a shot designed to combat the…
Read MoreTake Advantage Of Medicare Plan Open Enrollment
For those eligible for Medicare, the weeks between October 15th and December 7th marks the annual period where they can review their current supplement plan and decide to keep it or change to another provider. For those who find that their health needs have changed, the open enrollment period is the time to consider and…
Read MoreUpdating Your Emergency Plan Keeps You Safe
When natural disasters and other events bring trouble to the New York City area, SelectCare of New York has an emergency plan in place to protect you and loved ones under our care. SelectCare staff has identified each client’s flood zone, transportation assistance level (TAL), and service priority level. These three items assist us in…
Read MoreHurricane Awareness And Emergency Preparation For New York Residents
You may first think of Florida when you hear about hurricane season, but New York City is at risk of a storm-related event nearly every year that requires a high level of hurricane awareness. Preparing “just in case” is a necessity. Atlantic hurricane season begins each year on June 1, and New York City is most…
Read MoreHow to Make Grandparents’ Day Special
How To Make Grandparents’ Day Special Unlike many holidays invented to sell candy and flowers, Grandparents’ Day was started as a family day by a person surrounded by children and grandchildren. Mary Lucille Herndon McQuade, who had 15 children, 43 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, was an advocate for older adults…
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