Senior Health Care Tips

When I look back over SelectCare’s history from the beginning in 1985 to the present, I think of two things: how the hard work of my coworkers and colleagues has grown and improved our community, and how our goals remain timeless. In the early 1980’s, basic home care regulations and best practices were just becoming…

The Centers for Disease Control estimate that adults aged 60 and over account for roughly 23 percent of all emergency room visits, and of those visits, one in five result in a longer term hospital admission. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that accidents happen, but like most challenges in long term healthcare, preparation can…

Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule offers a host of benefits for people at any age, however many older adults report difficulty achieving restful nights of sleep. A 2017 poll conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation found that 46 percent of those surveyed reported difficulty sleeping at least one night…

Maintaining a healthy diet is a key component of long-term health and promotes a strong immune system, muscle mass to aid in fall prevention, and supports long-term cognitive health. Unfortunately, an increasing number of older adults are at risk of malnutrition. A 2022 survey conducted by the nonprofit Feeding America found that nearly 1 in…

As the days become longer and temperatures begin to climb, spring is very much in the air. Unfortunately for those with sensitivity to seasonal allergies, this means pollen and other irritants are also making a return. Read on to learn how to best nip seasonal allergy symptoms and triggers in the bud. What are Seasonal…

It’s an unfortunate reality that household falls remain the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization and death among Americans aged 65 and older. The Centers for Disease Control report that one in four older adults experienced a fall in 2020, and of those, more than one in three resulted in hospitalization or an inability to perform…

February is recognized as American Heart Month – a time to consider our daily habits and their impact on our long-term cardiovascular health. Maintaining good cardiovascular health not only extends our life expectancy, but improves the quality of the time we have, resulting in better sleep, a stronger immune system, better cognitive function, more energy…

New York City is a fantastic environment for those planning to age in place for a variety of practical factors: proximity to supermarkets and restaurants, a huge network of social programs geared towards older adults, and a robust hospital system that makes accessing medical services a snap, just to name a few. One facet of…

Seasonal colds, upset stomachs, or the occasional ache and pain are challenges we manage throughout our lives, often with the help of non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. While the process of choosing the right OTC medicine is often as simple as perusing the aisles of your local pharmacy and seeing what symptoms a medication addresses,…

One of the biggest benefits of home health care is that once services are established, a plan of care can easily be altered to help patients overcome challenges unique to their circumstances. While home health care is often seen as a long-term support structure, the reality is that the adaptability of home health care makes…