Senior Health Care Tips
Long Distance Caregiving
Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers (LDCs) At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we have spent more than 30 years putting families at ease by ensuring their loved ones remain happy, healthy and independent in New York City. Peace of mind can be easy to achieve when your father is just a few subway stops away, but…
Read MoreHelpful Tips to Keep You On Your Feet
New York is a walking city, just ask Dustin Hoffman. Because we put more miles on our feet than any other city, SelectCare’s staff of caregivers puts a major emphasis on the health and wellness of our clients from the ground up. To that end, I recently attended a lecture with Neal McDonald, a pedorthist with Eneslow Shoes and Pedorthists, hosted by Empowering Ethical…
Read MoreTechnology For Seniors Designed To Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
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 are also in demand among…
Read MoreRemembering Hurricane Sandy | Two Years Later
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, putting the safety of our…
Read MoreA Special Veteran’s Day Story
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 in the North Africa Campaign,…
Read MoreSelectCare Receives Partners In Preparedness Award From NYC OEM
Whether you entrust your own care or that of a loved one to a home healthcare agency, you want to make sure that the agency is able to continue to provide service and support you when emergencies or disasters occur. You want the home health aides, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses who come to…
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 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 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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