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Are Granny Cams Legal In New York?

By Pat Tarantino | March 10, 2016

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…

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Did You Celebrate Rare Disease Day?

By Pat Tarantino | March 3, 2016

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…

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Helpful Tax Tips for Home Care Recipients and Their Families: Medical Deductions

By Pat Tarantino | February 9, 2016

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…

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DOROT University Without Walls Offers New Class Line Up for Homebound Adults

By Pat Tarantino | February 2, 2016

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…

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Zika Virus: Get the Facts

By Pat Tarantino | February 2, 2016

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…

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Winter Storm Jonas: A Model of Emergency Preparedness

By Pat Tarantino | January 27, 2016

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…

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