When there is a nip in the air, many New York seniors take flight South to avoid the cold and inevitable ice and snow. If you or a loved one have medical conditions that require assistance, careful planning is important to assure the continuity of service between states. … read more
Unlike many other holidays, Veterans Day is not a day marked by commercialized festivities and gift giving. Rather, it is a day of remembrance for all veterans living or dead, who served our country during wartime or peacetime. Those over 65 may have served in the Vietnam War, the Korean… read more
As the news is filled with disturbing reports about the potential spread of dangerous diseases like Ebola, healthcare workers and anyone else who cares for a sick person should familiarize themselves with universal precautions originally issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 1987. The real risk for most… read more
As flu season arrives each year, the nature of the virus, the timing, the seriousness, and the length of the season varies. Not even the Center for Disease Control (CDC) can predict how the 2014-15 season will play out, but recommends that everyone over six months of age receive a… read more
For those eligible for Medicare, the weeks between October 15th and December 7th marks the annual period where they can review their current supplement plan and decide to keep it or change to another provider. For those who find that their health needs have changed, the open enrollment period is… read more
When natural disasters and other events bring trouble to the New York City area, SelectCare of New York has an emergency plan in place to protect you and loved ones under our care. SelectCare staff has identified each client’s flood zone, transportation assistance level (TAL), and service priority level. These… read more
You may first think of Florida when you hear about hurricane season, but New York City is at risk of a storm-related event nearly every year that requires a high level of hurricane awareness. Preparing “just in case” is a necessity. Atlantic hurricane season begins each year on June 1,… read more
How To Make Grandparents’ Day Special Unlike many holidays invented to sell candy and flowers, Grandparents’ Day was started as a family day by a person surrounded by children and grandchildren. Mary Lucille Herndon McQuade, who had 15 children, 43 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild, was… read more
SelectCare Home Care Services is pleased to announce that Kelly Takemura, RN, has recently been promoted to Director of Nursing. Kelly has served as an RN Field Nurse Supervisor at SelectCare since 2009. Bijal Patel, RN Field Nurse Supervisor will take on additional duties as the Assistant Director of Nursing… read more
Just because you are a senior, who is retired from your job and perhaps have less mobility than you’d like, doesn’t mean that the educationally stimulating part of your life is over. Thanks to modern technology, there is a big wide world of learning out there that is available to… read more