Are You Prepared for Flu Season?
As the temperature drops and we move through October, public health officials are urging everyone to make preparations for flu season. In an effort to better protect our community, read on for important information about flu season, vaccinations and how SelectCare Home Care Services protects our clients and caregivers alike. Understanding the hazard While a…
Read MoreTop 5 In-Home Caregiver Skills and Traits
SelectCare Home Care Services believes the key to providing quality in-home care is to match each client with a small team of home caregivers who have the specific combination of skills, experience and personality traits needed to help each client overcome obstacles specific to their life. Just as no two clients are alike, every caregiver…
Read MoreDance Group Helps NYC Seniors Find Their Rhythm
Dancing Programs for Seniors in New York City It’s perfectly natural to notice little changes in life as we grow older, but when a good song comes on, a dancer is still a dancer at any age. Dancing is one of the best ways to stay active in our later years – swaying legs, hips…
Read MoreDeveloping a Long Term Care Mindset
Steps to Plan for Long Term Care New York City has earned a reputation as a great location to age in place (remaining in your long-time home), however, the wealth of support and resources available to New York City seniors does not eliminate the need for good long term care planning. In this week’s blog,…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Tools for New Yorkers
September is Emergency Preparedness Month There’s no shortage of excitement in New York City, and while events like an unexpected street fair or bumping into an old friend can be a great surprise, the realities of living in a big city mean there are other types of surprises as well, like transit disruptions, power outages…
Read MoreCook Safe and Healthy Meals with These Food Safety Tips
No matter what your age (or how small your New York apartment kitchen might be) cooking a delicious, healthy meal can be its own reward. For many members of the SelectCare community, spending time in the kitchen with their home health aide can be a fun bonding activity. While we are never too old to…
Read MoreNew York City Safety for Senior Pedestrians
One of the best perks of aging in New York City is that you can find almost anything you need, from supermarkets, hospitals and pharmacies to libraries and parks just a few blocks from your front door. The city’s density means older New Yorkers remain active pedestrians far longer than those aging in suburban and…
Read MoreHow Home Health Care Changes Living in Manhattan
Home Health Care Helps Seniors Living in Manhattan New York City has a reputation for fast talkers and faster walkers, but locals know that in reality, more than a million seniors call the city their home. In this week’s blog, we’re looking at how long term home health care can help seniors overcome some of…
Read MoreSenior Splash Lets Seniors Rule the Pool
There’s nothing better than a quick dip in one of New York City’s 50+ public pools on a hot summer day, however, the only problem? Everyone else has the same idea! Rather than swimming shoulder-to-flipper with dozens of others, New Yorkers 62 and older have special access to senior-only pool hours at 14 of the…
Read MoreAre You Ready For New York Summer Heat Waves?
Tips on Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones on Hot, Humid Days Summer in New York is here to stay, and with the first heat wave of the season underway, now is a great time to brush up on what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones on hot, humid days. As a…
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