Heat Waves Are Particularly Dangerous for Older Adults As any long-time New Yorker knows, the city’s weather can be just as temperamental as its residents, and sudden changes in temperature over the last week mean that now is the best time to start preparing for severe summer heat. As a… read more
General Maintenance and Cleaning Tasks for Your Wheelchair With May fast approaching, many New Yorkers are taking the opportunity to do a little spring cleaning after the long winter months. In keeping with the spirit of the season, the team at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY thought now would… read more
Being a patient in a hospital can be an extremely stressful experience, and many patients are eager to be released back home, however studies have found that poorly-planned or executed hospital discharges can be counter-productive, sometimes resulting in patients being readmitted to the hospital due to complications in their recovery… read more
Laughter is the Best Medicine We’ve all heard the saying “laughter is the best medicine” and it turns out there might be more truth to this saying than we initially thought. Medical researchers have compiled a growing body of evidence to suggest that a good chuckle, even when we’re not… read more
As we age and our medical needs become more complex, our ability to understand and follow a doctor’s directives becomes increasingly critical to our continued health. In an effort to improve patient-provider communication and the long-term health outcomes of patients, many hospitals are refocusing their practices to improve health literacy… read more
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… read more
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,… read more
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… read more
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… read more
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… read more