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Good Samaritan 101: How to Help a Fallen Elderly Person on the Subway
Help A Conscious Fallen Passenger Safely and Responsibly Riding the subway is a way of life for most New Yorkers, but the system’s network of stairs, tiled walkways, sudden elevation and floor texture changes can make even a short train ride hazardous for older adults. On a recent subway ride,…
Building a Senior-Friendly Go Bag for Hurricane Season
Preparing an Emergency Go Bag for Older Adults With news of Hurricane Irma’s devastating impact on the American Southeast dominating headlines, now is a great time for New Yorkers to consider their own emergency preparations in anticipation for hurricane season. Emergency Preparedness experts agree that the best way to protect…
Four Questions You Must Ask When Considering Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities are an enticing option for many older Americans who no longer feel safe living at home alone, but do not need the extensive (and sometimes expensive) medical and caregiver services found in traditional nursing homes. Rather than remaining at home and relying on caregivers or family members,…
Continuing Education for Seniors in NYC
Senior-Focused Classes With fall just around the corner, families are getting ready for the start of another school season. While young students dive back into the three R’s, SelectCare Home Health Care Services of NY wants to remind our community that there are incredible educational opportunities available across the city…
Home Care 101: What is a Nurse Practitioner?
Training & Responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner It’s no secret that the demand for qualified health care professionals will grow as the American population ages and the percentage of Americans 65 or older increases. Recent projections estimate that by 2050, there will be almost 30 million more seniors living in…
Summer and Heat Wave Safety for Seniors
Useful Heat Wave Information & Safety Tips New York City is experiencing the first major heat wave of the 2017 summer season, and in an effort to help the community overcome the challenges of the coming days, the team at SelectCare Home Health Care Services has compiled this “cheat sheet”…