Senior-Focused Classes With fall just around the corner, families are getting ready for the start of another school season. While young students dive back into the three R’s, SelectCare Home Health Care Services of NY wants to remind our community that there are incredible educational opportunities available across the city… read more
Training & Responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner It’s no secret that the demand for qualified health care professionals will grow as the American population ages and the percentage of Americans 65 or older increases. Recent projections estimate that by 2050, there will be almost 30 million more seniors living in… read more
Useful Heat Wave Information & Safety Tips New York City is experiencing the first major heat wave of the 2017 summer season, and in an effort to help the community overcome the challenges of the coming days, the team at SelectCare Home Health Care Services has compiled this “cheat sheet”… read more
As we age and our medical needs become more complex, the ability to obtain, communicate, process and understand basic health information and make appropriate health decisions becomes increasingly challenging and important. This ability to process and use medical information is known as health literacy, and recent studies by the US Department of… read more
Foot Care and Fall Prevention Every year, one third of all Americans aged 65 and up will experience a fall, a statistic that balloons to more than half of all seniors 80 and older. Falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalization among older Americans, and the recovery process… read more
Helping New York Family Caregivers A new law going into effect in 2018 will help New York family caregivers balance their on-the-job responsibilities with the needs of their loved ones, offering a new level of job security and financial support to those who need it most. This article will explain… read more
Understanding the Importance of Annual Wellness Visits One of the most common misconceptions in medical care is the belief by some patients that they should only see a doctor if they have a specific condition or symptom they need addressed. In fact, regularly seeing your doctor when you are in… read more
Customer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Explained For many older adults, starting home health care services can feel like a major leap of faith, as many people are hesitant to bring a newcomer into their homes to assist with what can feel like very private tasks. Relying on a family… read more
Heat Waves Are Particularly Dangerous for Older Adults As any long-time New Yorker knows, the city’s weather can be just as temperamental as its residents, and sudden changes in temperature over the last week mean that now is the best time to start preparing for severe summer heat. As a… read more
General Maintenance and Cleaning Tasks for Your Wheelchair With May fast approaching, many New Yorkers are taking the opportunity to do a little spring cleaning after the long winter months. In keeping with the spirit of the season, the team at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY thought now would… read more
My 89-year old mom landed in the hospital with an ankle fracture. She ended up in rehab after that, but had to return to the hospital due to complications. Upon return, she was diagnosed with Covid-19. As she was not presenting with any symptoms, the hospital deemed her well enough to return home, especially since they needed the bed for other Covid patients. As we needed 24-hour care, we reached out to many home health care providers, most who did not respond. SelectCare literally came to our aid, providing exactly the care and support we needed. I can't say enough about this group of aides and nurses. They are personal, caring, wonderful human beings. They were in constant communication with us about everything that was needed for my mom. They were proactive ensuring she was well taken care of. This was hugely important for us given we live in Massachusetts and with the Covid condition, could not be with my mom. Even in her passing, they stayed connected with us, helping to take care of final needs. If you are looking for elder care, look no further. These people are amazing!view more testimonials
