Avoiding Injuries from Household Falls It’s a well-known fact that injuries resulting from household falls can have a major impact on the long term health of an older adult. A recent study found that nearly 70 percent of household falls resulted in injury, a quarter of falls led to hospitalization,… read more
New York State School Tax Relief Program – STAR Tax season can be a strenuous time of year at any age, but older New York homeowners seeking relief just need to wish upon a STAR (exemption) for an easy rebate on their property tax. The New York State School Tax… read more
No matter what holidays your family celebrates, the kitchen is likely to be the heart of your family gathering – a place for relatives young and old to come together, trade stories and recipes, and of course enjoy a home-cooked meal. It doesn’t matter how talented a cook you or… read more
One-on-One Yoga Instruction Focuses Specifically on Structural Spinal Conditions Living with chronic back pain is a challenge at any age, but for older adults, constant trips to medical appointments and an inability to perform daily household chores can take a serious emotional and physical toll. While there are many ways to… read more
House Call Dentists have been bringing quality dental care to their patients’ homes in New York since 2013 Since SelectCare opened its doors in 1985, New York City has undergone some impressive changes in how it serves older adults who have difficulty leaving their homes. Services exist to help homebound… read more
21 Great Gift Ideas & Discounts For National Nurses Week! Friday, May 6th through Thursday, May 12, 2016 At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, none of the incredible work our agency performs would be possible without our dedicated nursing staff of RN and LPN caregivers or our team of… read more
Transportation Assistance Levels (TAL) Overview At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we understand that there are few things more distressing for families than wondering if their loved ones will be safe during an emergency event, be it a blackout, hurricane or other potentially hazardous situation. To that end, our… read more
SelectCare Gives Back to Citymeals On-Wheels The holiday season is a special time of year, full of traditions. This year, the SelectCare Home Care Services’ staff decided to end one tradition and begin a new one: SelectCare is no longer sending paper holiday cards to our clients and community partners…. read more
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… read more
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… read more