Community Passover Programs Throughout NYC
Find a Seder Meal in Your Community For the staff of SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, one of the most rewarding aspects of our work is helping our clients overcome physical and medical challenges in order to stay active in their families and communities. Passover begins at sundown on Friday, April 22nd, and there…
Read MoreCan a lack of deep sleep promote Alzheimer’s Disease?
Possible Link Between Deep Sleep Deprivation and Alzheimer’s As one of New York City’s premiere home health care service agencies, SelectCare Home Care is always on the lookout for new research that can help us better serve our clients. To that end, a staff member recently came across an interesting NPR radio segment that discusses…
Read MoreMusic and Memory Awakens Patients Who are “Alive Inside”
Reconnecting People with Dementia to Their Younger Years Through Music Here at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, it’s our goal to help families care for their older loved ones. In our 31 years of experience, we have learned that some of our most important casework involves helping families cope with the challenges of dementia…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Brings Caregiver Support to Your Home
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Hosting a Month-Long Telephone-Based Support Group for Family Caregivers For the staff at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY, few things are as important or as rewarding as helping family caregivers – the 65 million-plus Americans who work every day as a loved one’s primary support and guardian. While our staff of…
Read MoreSAGE Advice for LGBT Seniors
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 not only fulfilling the needs…
Read MoreTransportation Assistance Levels and Home Care
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 staff has worked tirelessly with…
Read MoreAre Granny Cams Legal In New York?
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 requirements, constant communication with our…
Read MoreDid You Celebrate Rare Disease Day?
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 on the challenges faced by…
Read MoreHelpful Tax Tips for Home Care Recipients and Their Families: Medical Deductions
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 you a “rebate” on your…
Read MoreDOROT University Without Walls Offers New Class Line Up for Homebound Adults
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 would like to introduce Dorot’s…
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