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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…