Author’s Note: While responding to several new (and extremely positive!) reviews on SelectCare’s Angie’s List Page, I was prompted to answer some questions that could help people make more informed choices when picking a home care provider. Below are the questions and our responses. What secrets about home care should… read more
Avoiding Tax Scams for Seniors and Caregivers The following subject was brought to our attention by Linda Thaler, a Manhattan-based CPA who has previously worked with SelectCare. The 2016 tax season is still many months away, but federal officials are urging all taxpayers to exercise caution in the coming months,… read more
Take Advantage of NCOA’s Benefits Check Up Tool October 15th marks the beginning of the 2015 Medicare Open Enrollment Season, giving Medicare recipients an opportunity to review the previous year’s medical costs and choose a plan that best suits their needs. With so many older Americans making important choices about… read more
At SelectCare, we understand that our home care services are a lifeline for our clients and believe it is our responsibility to provide consistent, reliable service, no matter what challenges are in store for the people of New York City. In the wake of a very eventful week complete with… read more
Free Program Lets Seniors Share Their Homes to Cut Costs When it comes to deciding where to grow older in New York City, most experts suggest you “go with what you know.” By remaining in your current apartment or private home, you ensure continued access to your local pharmacies, grocery… read more
The New York State Department of Health manages the training and licensing of a veritable alphabet soup of home caregiver disciplines, including HHA, PCA, and HA services, to name just a few. Without insight into the meaning behind each of these designations, it’s common for new home care recipients to… read more
August 4, 2015 UPDATE New York Health Officials announced Monday evening that an additional three people failed to recover from their infections over the weekend, while 10 additional cases of Legionnaires’ Disease were confirmed, bringing the total to seven dead and 81 infected. Officials also announced that all five contaminated… read more
One of the great things about aging in New York is that you’re never more than a few blocks’ walk from anything you could ever want. Of course, nothing is as easy as it seems, and crossing a busy street can be a real challenge for people with sensory or… read more
The vast majority of our work at SelectCare Home Care Services focuses on the immediate, day-to-day needs of our clients – providing older New Yorkers with the assistance they need to stay active, healthy and independent. While home care might be our primary focus, we believe it is important to… read more
With summer (and mosquitoes) in the air, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is once again working to combat insect-borne diseases like West Nile Virus (WNV) with a series of aerial sprayings throughout the week, covering non-residential sections of Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx throughout… read more