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Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
The following article was written and provided by Lindsay Engle of MedicareFAQ. MedicareFAQ is an online resource center that helps individuals learn more about their Medicare options, as well as supplemental Medicare plans. Visitors can compare different plans side-by-side in order to find the best plan for their needs. Long…
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Park Slope Senior Program Sees Fall Prevention As “A Matter of Balance”
Avoiding Injuries from Household Falls It’s a well-known fact that injuries resulting from household falls can have a major impact on the long term health of an older adult. A recent study found that nearly 70 percent of household falls resulted in injury, a quarter of falls led to hospitalization,…
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DOROT Offers Helpful Winter Services to Manhattan Seniors
Programs Help Manhattan Seniors in the Winter Months New York City is home to some of the country’s best senior-focused services, but mobility restrictions made worse by winter weather can make it difficult for many to access these resources. Fortunately, DOROT, a Manhattan-based nonprofit focused on bridging generational gaps through…
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Senior Homeowners Can Save On Property Taxes Through STAR Exemptions
New York State School Tax Relief Program – STAR Tax season can be a strenuous time of year at any age, but older New York homeowners seeking relief just need to wish upon a STAR (exemption) for an easy rebate on their property tax. The New York State School Tax…
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Study: Planning, Caregiver Support Decrease Dr. Visit No-Shows
It’s a common misconception that home health care ends at the client’s front door. In fact, some of the most important work performed by home caregivers involves linking clients with medical care and services they need in order to remain healthy and independent. A recent study published by the Gerontological…
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Celebrate Healthy Weight Week All Year Round
SelectCare Home Care Services of NY recently celebrated Healthy Weight Week, a time to set reasonable health goals and make small, easy-to-achieve lifestyle changes that can have a huge impact on our overall health. To that end, we hope this blog offers some useful tips to help our community make…
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