“Taken during the great blizzard of 1888, when New Yorkers tunneled through snowbanks with nothing but harsh language and boot straps.” And here we are, folks, in the midst of what meteorologists are calling Winter’s Last Hurrah: a nation-wide snow storm expected to dump another 8” of snowfall in New… read more
Elder advocates from the Senior Umbrella Network of Brooklyn (SUN-B) recently hosted New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, who outlined new and improving services available for seniors and the caregiver community. Speaking to a packed house at the SS Joachim and Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brighton Beach,… read more
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
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
In view of recent storms like Hurricanes Sandy and Irene, the NYC Office of Emergency Management (OEM) or the Department of Health may issue warnings and even evacuation orders when potentially damaging storms are expected. The City advises residents to “Know Your Zone” so that you know what to do… read more
Recently, SelectCare New York City was pleased to announce that 33 of our home health care field staff members were nominated to receive Caribbean Life News Healthcare Awards. With one third of our staff with Caribbean roots, we felt that any of them were deserving of commendation for their commitment… read more