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Senior Malnutrition: Signs and Prevention
Malnutrition occurs when a person’s body does not receive the proper nutrients to function. While malnutrition is a serious health concern at any age, older people are hit particularly hard by the effects of malnutrition, leading to increased fall risks, slower recovery times from wounds and illnesses, and an increased…
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Protecting Our Clients and Community During COVID-19
We continue to serve New York families during the COVID-19 pandemic, following all safety precautions mandated at the state and city-level. All caregivers on staff are required to be fully vaccinated and booster shots continue to be strongly encouraged. Updated COVID-19 information is distributed to all staff via monthly newsletters,…
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Good Habits for Cognitive Health
Like the rest of our bodies, our brains change with age. Fortunately, there is a growing understanding of not only how our brains change as we age, but good habits we can develop to preserve cognitive function in our older years. Cognitive Health and Aging Our bodies naturally become a…
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When to Consider Home Health Care
Asking for help can be hard. As we age, our self-esteem is closely tied to personal independence, meaning that asking for help also means acknowledging that we are getting older. Fortunately, solutions exist. A well-crafted home health care plan can allow an older adult to remain comfortable, safe, and happy…
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How Pharmacists Can Promote Healthy Aging
For many Americans, their local pharmacist is the most common point of contact with their larger healthcare network, however this resource often goes underused by many older adults. In this blog, we will review five ways your local pharmacist can assist an older adult beyond filling your prescriptions. Why focus…
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SelectCare Celebrates 40 Years of Service
May 1, 2022, marks SelectCare’s 40th anniversary and serves as an opportunity for us to reflect on all the incredible people who we have met during this journey. SelectCare was founded with the belief that getting to know our clients and caregivers is a key step to creating successful home…
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