Unique Needs of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transexual Elders At SelectCare Home Care Service of NY, we understand that there is never a “one size fits all” solution to elder care, and a recent presentation discussing the unique needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transexual elders highlighted the importance of… read more
Transportation Assistance Levels (TAL) Overview At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we understand that there are few things more distressing for families than wondering if their loved ones will be safe during an emergency event, be it a blackout, hurricane or other potentially hazardous situation. To that end, our… read more
Granny Cams have substantiated claims of abuse in nursing homes across the country, however, they do bring up important legal questions every family should consider. At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we consider the safety and well-being of our clients to be our top priority. Through our stringent hiring… read more
The Challenges Faced by Patients Diagnosed with a Rare Disease SelectCare Home Care Services of NY joined patients, medical professionals and families across the world to celebrate the 8th anniversary of Rare Disease Day on February 29th. While the calendar year is jam-packed with “awareness days,” Rare Disease Day focuses… read more
What Medical Expenses Can be Used as Tax Deductions? Tax season is nearly upon us, and we at SelectCare Home Care of NY wanted to share some tips that can help you not only get the care that you need, but increase your chances for a refund – effectively giving… read more
Homebound Adults Can Engage in a Lively Virtual Classroom by Telephone or Computer There are dozens of colleges and universities in New York City, but for many homebound New Yorkers, setting foot in a classroom is an insurmountable challenge. To that end, we at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY… read more
Zika Virus – How it Spreads & How to Protect Yourself Updated February 3, 2016 – New details indicate an alternate means of Zika virus transmission In recent weeks there has been a growing concern regarding the Zika virus. We at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY have gathered information from… read more
There is still plenty of cleanup work to be done as New York City digs itself out from the aftermath of Winter Storm Jonas, but we at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible compassion and hard work displayed by our caregivers… read more
Some drugs and medications should never be used past their expiration dates With the New Year underway, many people are taking a moment out of 2016 to do a little New Year’s cleaning. With that in mind, we at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY wanted to provide some advice… read more
Finding Age-Friendly Fitness Facilities & Services In our last blog post, we covered different ways that older adults can safely exercise and improve their strength, endurance, balance and flexibility, with a particular focus on exercises you can perform around the house. Today’s post covers a great new resource for those… read more
I have been using Select Care to care for my husband for the last three years. All the aides have been outstanding - kind, caring, compassionate, empathetic and professional. All the employees in the office are extremely helpful. I have recommended SelectCare to a number of my friends who are in need of home health aides and will continue to do so. Thank you for helping meet such a difficult time in the life of my family.view more testimonials
