Enlisting the help of a home health caregiver can be a life-changing event for many seniors allowing individuals to continue to live on their own terms, in their own home and comfortable in the knowledge that a helping hand is always near. While the mere presence of a caregiver in… read more
February is Heart Health Month, and while this might feel like a great time to make major leaps towards a healthier heart, the reality is that the path to a healthier cardiovascular system is paved with small, simple and well-informed choices that add up to a greater good. Choosing to… read more
While building material and fire prevention technologies have vastly improved over the centuries, structural fires remain almost as prominent a threat to New Yorkers today as they did during the city’s first years of settlement. The FDNY responded to more than 27,000 structural fires in 2018, and while firefighters reached… read more
Smartphones may be the defining technology of the century, but there are several practical reasons why we may want to hold off on relegating landline phones to the stoop sale of time. Read on to learn why. The Benefits of Familiarity Everyone adapts to new technology at their own pace,… read more
As your body’s first line of defense against germs and infection, healthy skin can be a critical, though often-overlooked element of healthy aging. Unfortunately, the cold, dry winter months can take a serious toll on our skin. In this week’s blog, we look at how aging impacts skin health and… read more
The winter months are a challenging time of year to keep an upbeat outlook: cold weather tends to keep people indoors and less socially active, early sundowns can deprive our bodies of mood-improving vitamin D and the holidays can stir up feelings of anxiety or isolation, especially for older adults… read more
New York City’s 2018 snow season began with a heavy snowfall in mid-November that took the city and its residents largely by surprise. With such heavy snowfall already on the books, SelectCare wishes to provide our community with some helpful tips and resources that can make life a little easier… read more
As medical technology continues to advance, physicians have access to an ever-growing toolbox of pharmaceutical drugs. While new medications allow doctors and patients to approach complex medical conditions from new angles, the average senior’s treatment plan has become increasingly complex. Eighty Seven (68%) percent of American seniors take at least… read more
When it comes to physical fitness, the old adage of “use it or lose it” rings true – especially as we age! While most people wait until the new year to make ambitious exercise resolutions, the healthiest approach to staying fit hinges on developing a well-rounded, achievable exercise routine that… read more
New Yorkers don’t need to participate in a marathon to put their feet through some serious paces over the course of their lifetimes. As residents of a “walking city,” our ability to comfortably travel on foot can play a major role in preserving our long-term independence as we age. In… read more