Tips on Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones on Hot, Humid Days Summer in New York is here to stay, and with the first heat wave of the season underway, now is a great time to brush up on what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones on… read more
Summer is finally heating up in New York City after a long, cool start. As always, staying close to an air conditioner and a cold glass of water will be your best bet when the heat and humidity kick in, but water alone doesn’t make for a very exciting menu…. read more
New York City is home to hundreds of museums, theaters and other exciting attractions that make for perfect day trips, and with the assistance of SelectCare’s team of home health caregivers, seniors are being empowered to get out and explore Manhattan. One of the best ways to see what New… read more
Summer is on the way and now is a great time for families to begin planning a vacation for some fun in the sun. Airline travel can be a headache at any age, but the cramped confines and fast pace of modern air travel can be particularly challenging for older… read more
As we age, it’s quite common to have trouble keeping up with all the day-to-day tasks that allow us to live independently in a comfortable, safe environment, and this is doubly true when managing chronic or long-term medical challenges. In the following blog, we will look at some common concerns… read more
Preserve Your Vision by Limiting Exposure to Blue Wavelength Light As new technologies continue to saturate our daily lives and people spend more time than ever looking at screens, there is a growing concern in the medical field about how this increasing exposure to light is impacting our long-term eye… read more
Are You Experiencing Difficulty Dressing? Losing dexterity in the hands can make fine motions like working buttons incredibly challenging or painful for some seniors. Adaptive clothing manufacturers work around this challenge in a number of ways: Many adaptive shirts replace traditional buttons with magnet-backed buttons. While looking like a traditional… read more
As America’s senior population continues to grow, more adult children than ever are taking active roles in their parents’ ongoing care. Helping a loved one with day-to-day errands, transportation and medical tasks is extremely rewarding, but balancing caregiver and personal responsibilities can be a challenge for even the most dedicated… read more
More than 7.6 million Americans currently receive some form of in-home care, allowing them to live more independently and safely in their homes, rather than making a sudden move to an assisted living facility or other residential center. While there are a variety of in-home care options available to families… read more
With Daylight Savings in effect and everyone feeling just a little groggy from one less hour of sleep, March 11 through March 17 is a perfect time to observe Sleep Awareness Week! Getting an appropriate amount of sleep is just as important as diet and exercise, but sleep deprivation and… read more