Finding Enjoyable Summer Activities for Seniors in New York City
Summertime holds the potential of offering a fun change of pace for seniors. Good weather makes mobility a bit easier, which makes getting out into the community more fun and less hassle for both the participant and the caregiver. Many interesting activities are within reach in New York City in the summer; by coordinating the…
Read MoreHow To Make A Senior Emergency Plan
Disasters are what you hope to avoid; but especially if you are a senior or a frail adult, they are something you must plan for. While you can hardly anticipate that an event like Hurricane Sandy will flood your home or make it uninhabitable, power failures from all sorts of causes are common. No matter…
Read MoreHelpful Information for Medicare Recipients – June 2014
Many of our SelectCare of New York clients not only require home healthcare, but need ancillary services such as Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies. These services are usually covered under Medicare benefits. While SelectCare does not accept direct Medicare as payment, our Field Nurse Supervisors routinely set up and coordinate these services with Medicare providers…
Read MoreFour Things You Need To Know About Taking Dietary Supplements
Many of us take supplements to help us feel better or to give our bodies an extra boost to fend off illnesses. It’s important to use these supplements properly to avoid getting the exact opposite of the intended results, as improper supplement use can make us sick or even negate the effects of other medicines.…
Read MoreCut Your Medication Costs: 7 Ways To Save
Medication costs can really take a bite out of the monthly budget, but there are ways to save money on these needed medicines. If you’re interested in cutting the amount of money you or your loved one pays for medications every month, here are seven strategies that may help you save. Go Longer Between…
Read MoreWhy Heat Hits Seniors Hard – And How To Help This Summer
Each year as the temperature rises, about 400 Americans succumb to heat-related deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40% of those deaths occur in people over 65 and nearly 67% are men across all age groups. Why are the elderly more susceptible to the heat? There are several reasons that…
Read MoreHonoring Your Dad With Gifts He’ll Love this Father’s Day
Like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day was a holiday in many countries around the world long before it was proclaimed a national holiday in the US. As a matter of fact, although legislative efforts started to establish the day in 1913, it was not until President Richard Nixon signed a bill in 1972 to make it…
Read MoreSelectCare NYC Home Health Care Staff Nominated for “Caribbean Life News” Healthcare Awards
Thirty three in-home health care field staff members from SelectCare in New York City were nominated for the first ever Caribbean Life News Healthcare Awards. This award recognizes Caribbean American’s essential contributions as home caregivers and practitioners in New York. The staff members were chosen by SelectCare supervisors based on the outstanding care and compassion…
Read MoreNational Nurses Week
Every year from May 6th through May 12th is National Nurses Week in the U.S. This was the birthday of Florence Nightingale and is a week to celebrate and honor nurses for their yearlong dedication and commitment to the health care field. We feel it only fitting that we post this incredible quote from Nursing Crib…
Read MorePreserving The Dignity Of Your Elderly Loved Ones
As your parent ages, you may feel as if your roles have been reversed. You become the responsible adult, as your mom or dad increasingly relies on you to take care of them. They depend on you for more help in both advanced and more basic life functions, and if they have slipped into dementia,…
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