Caring for a family member or friend stricken with a chronic condition can be a heartbreaking task, especially for individuals who are still employed or facing health challenges of their own. While we at SelectCare Home Care Services understand that no one can provide the unique, personal touch of a… read more
Our Thanksgiving turkeys haven’t made it into the oven yet, but the Internet is already abuzz with gift guides for the holiday season. While most of these lists focus on consumer electronics and other forms of gadgetry, Liz Jackson’s The Girl with the Purple Cane blog has compiled some brilliant… read more
Technologies for people over 50 was a hot category at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is not surprising since many tech-savvy baby boomers are now at or past retirement age. Three High Tech Ideas Seniors Might Want Here are few great ideas beyond cell phone and tablets, which… read more
With the holidays approaching, those who have senior relatives in their lives often struggle with the best gifts to buy. Many older people, who may be in the process of divesting possessions, do not need the array of scarves, jewelry and knickknacks that are frequent gifts. What are ideal holiday… read more
I want to take a moment to remember the hard work and dedication displayed at all levels of SelectCare’s staff during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Despite the heavy damage Hurricane Sandy inflicted on New York’s mass transit and electrical infrastructure, our administrative and field staff implemented our emergency plans flawlessly,… read more
Fabio Peter DeFranco is one of many American service men who we honor on Veteran’s Day. He served in the US Navy as a Machinist 2C from 1942-1946 and is currently an active member of American Legion Post 257 in Laguna Woods, CA. The medals on his hat designate where he served… read more
When there is a nip in the air, many New York seniors take flight South to avoid the cold and inevitable ice and snow. If you or a loved one have medical conditions that require assistance, careful planning is important to assure the continuity of service between states. … read more
Unlike many other holidays, Veterans Day is not a day marked by commercialized festivities and gift giving. Rather, it is a day of remembrance for all veterans living or dead, who served our country during wartime or peacetime. Those over 65 may have served in the Vietnam War, the Korean… read more
As the news is filled with disturbing reports about the potential spread of dangerous diseases like Ebola, healthcare workers and anyone else who cares for a sick person should familiarize themselves with universal precautions originally issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 1987. The real risk for most… read more
As flu season arrives each year, the nature of the virus, the timing, the seriousness, and the length of the season varies. Not even the Center for Disease Control (CDC) can predict how the 2014-15 season will play out, but recommends that everyone over six months of age receive a… read more
I needed an aide to fill in for my mother ASAP. All of you **always** come through for my mother, even when I ask the next-to-impossible. The simple truth is that, if it weren't for all of you--especially Sandy--I wouldn't have a life or a career or a good night's sleep.view more testimonials
