The Importance of Preserving Your Health as You Age Staying active with regular exercise is an important part of preserving your health, especially as we age. Exercises designed to improve balance, strength, endurance and flexibility can not only help older adults avoid injuries in their day-to-day activities, but also provide… read more
SelectCare Gives Back to Citymeals On-Wheels The holiday season is a special time of year, full of traditions. This year, the SelectCare Home Care Services’ staff decided to end one tradition and begin a new one: SelectCare is no longer sending paper holiday cards to our clients and community partners…. read more
Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers (LDCs) At SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, we have spent more than 30 years putting families at ease by ensuring their loved ones remain happy, healthy and independent in New York City. Peace of mind can be easy to achieve when your father is just a… read more
Senior Discounts Available to Customers Below 65 Years Old America’s senior population is growing faster than ever and big businesses are starting to take notice. More and more national chains are quietly offering “senior” discounts to customers well below 65. The helpful folks at SeniorList.com track these discounts every year… read more
Of all the medical challenges a family caregiver can face when caring for a loved one, few can be as emotionally draining as dementia. With the holiday season upon us and families across the country gathering to eat, talk and celebrate, we at SelectCare wanted to give families struggling with… read more
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
I commend everyone at Select Care. Their kindness to me and to my husband, their ability to anticipate his needs, attention to his health, comfort, and safety, and coordination of medical matters relieved me of untold anxiety. I am endlessly grateful.view more testimonials
