October 15 marked the beginning of the 2016 Medicare Open Enrollment season, meaning that from now until December 7th, Americans aged 65 and older can sign up for or alter their Medicare plan. The following blog, written by eldercare expert Joanna Leefer and originally published on her website, explains the coverage… read more
The chart above indicates which months most commonly see peak flu activity every year, based on CDC data gathered from the 1982-83 flu season to 2015-16. Image courtesy of the CDC. October marks the beginning of flu season and in an effort to better protect our community, SelectCare Home Care… read more
National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, SelectCare Home Care Services has dedicated all of our September… read more
National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, SelectCare Home Care Services has dedicated all of our September… read more
National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, we at SelectCare have dedicated all of our September blogs… read more
National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, we at SelectCare have dedicated all of our September blogs… read more
September is National Preparedness Month, and in recognition of this important tradition, SelectCare Home Care Services will dedicate the next five weeks to sharing important emergency preparedness information and resources to our community. Because our work at SelectCare largely involves assisting older adults in their day-to-day lives, we will take… read more
One-on-One Yoga Instruction Focuses Specifically on Structural Spinal Conditions Living with chronic back pain is a challenge at any age, but for older adults, constant trips to medical appointments and an inability to perform daily household chores can take a serious emotional and physical toll. While there are many ways to… read more
With the 2016 Rio Olympics well underway, many in the SelectCare community are asking themselves how they can stay physically fit and active as they age. While some athletes continue to compete well-past retirement age, we decided to instead focus on some practical forms of low-impact exercise anyone can perform…. read more
Whether you are a professional home health caregiver or assisting a friend or loved one, one thing will become clear very quickly: providing safe, respectful assistance to another adult calls on a very wide range of skills. In fact, just a few hours of home care experience can help you… read more