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New York City Winter Fire Safety Notices
Now is the perfect time to review and practice fire safety In January 2020, the NYC Fire Commissioner announced the city had 66 civilian fire deaths in 2019, 25% fewer deaths than in 2018. Although encouraging, winter remains peak time for fire related deaths. Cooking and heating are the leading…
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Is it COVID, the Flu or the Common Cold?
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a frustrating period for everyone, in large part due to the sometimes conflicting public safety information presented to the public as medical professionals learned more about the deadly virus. As summer ends and we enter the 2020-21 flu season with the threat of the…
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Building an At-Home Emergency Information Binder
The problem with an in-home emergency situation is that things happen fast. With all your attention focused on contacting emergency services and tending to the sick or injured person, chances are you will not be able to grab important medical information that might play a key role in determining the…
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How to Become a Paid Family Caregiver
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) As America’s senior population continues to grow, more adult children than ever are taking active roles in their parents’ ongoing care. Helping a loved one with day-to-day errands, transportation and medical tasks is extremely rewarding, but balancing caregiver and personal responsibilities can be a…
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Get Prepared for NYC’s Next Heatwave
Extreme heat waves pose a significant hazard for older or homebound adults, and in 2020, that hazard is further complicated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, SelectCare Home Care Services has extensive experience preparing our clients for the challenges presented by the summer months, and encourages everyone to brush up…
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Facing the COVID-19 pandemic as home caregivers
SelectCare Home Care is honored to see our efforts highlighted so prominently in the Home Care Association of America’s article on facing the COVID-19 pandemic as home caregivers! http://www.associationpublications.com/flipbooks/hcaoa/2020/Summer/8/index.html
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