February is National Wise Health Consumer Month and in an effort to help our community better prepare for whatever tomorrow might bring, we are dedicating this blog to explaining a simple but critical part of every older adult’s long term planning: Power of Attorney (POA). A Power of Attorney is a legal… read more
With tax season just around the corner, hundreds of thousands of older adults can expect to encounter some type of attempted financial fraud, be it through the mail, electronically or by phone, resulting in millions of dollars in stolen funds. While the types of confidence schemes used by criminals change… read more
The 2017 – 2018 flu season has already proven challenging for healthcare professionals worldwide, and with peak flu season expected to occur in February, SelectCare Home Health Care Services wanted to give our community a quick update on the season and what you can do to protect yourself, coworkers and… read more
Are You a Family Caregiver? Here’s How Short Term Home Health Care Can Make Out-of-Town Trips Possible for You The holidays are a great time to visit out-of-town relatives, but for many family caregivers, the challenges of ensuring their loved one’s health and safety while on vacation can seem insurmountable…. read more
Granny cams have proven to be an invaluable tool for deterring and identifying cases of elder abuse in nursing homes and home care settings across the country, however there are important legal and ethical questions families must ask before introducing digital recording devices into an older loved one’s residence. SelectCare… read more
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently made major news by rolling out new standards for what it considers healthy blood pressure readings in an effort to encourage medical intervention before a patient’s blood pressure becomes dangerously high. As a result of this change, many Americans (as many as 50 percent… read more
The holiday season is a notoriously stressful time of year for many, especially those of us who help the ones we love as family caregivers. In observation of November as Family Caregiver Month, this blog post discusses strategies and solutions you can use to make this holiday season a happy,… read more
Simple Climbing Stairs Tips As eager as we might be to sneak a little cardio into our daily routines, stairs can put a damper on any excursion, especially if you aren’t feeling completely steady on your feet due to an injury, surgery or general soreness. While there are a variety… read more
As we grow older and our bodies change, previously minor medical hurdles can become harder to prevent, identify and treat. Near the top of this list are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), which are caused when bacteria builds up in a person’s urinary system (bladder, kidneys and urethra). This condition can… read more
Help A Conscious Fallen Passenger Safely and Responsibly Riding the subway is a way of life for most New Yorkers, but the system’s network of stairs, tiled walkways, sudden elevation and floor texture changes can make even a short train ride hazardous for older adults. On a recent subway ride,… read more