With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many New York singles are taking to the Internet to find a date for the holiday – who wants to eat a $200 pre-fixed dinner alone? More and more people are turning to online dating sites as a way to fill that second… read more
Representatives from the Mount Sinai Health System recently contacted SelectCare with a month’s worth of free health screenings, expert lectures and healthy cooking demonstrations throughout New York City. February is American Heart Month, which highlights healthy habits everyone can adopt in order to promote cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease remains the… read more
February is American Heart Month (as well as really, really cold) and to celebrate the occasion, SelectCare wanted to talk about cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains the #1 cause of death in the United States. While the frequency of CVD-related deaths amongst men and women 65 to 74 years old… read more
Elder advocates from the Senior Umbrella Network of Brooklyn (SUN-B) recently hosted New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, who outlined new and improving services available for seniors and the caregiver community. Speaking to a packed house at the SS Joachim and Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brighton Beach,… read more
As the temperature drops and New York’s snowbirds take flight, those of us staying in the city can expect a colder, snowier Winter. In preparation for the coming cold, the staff of SelectCare Home Health Services wanted to cover a winter-specific healthcare challenge that doctors are only now beginning to fully… read more
“Experts say hoarders find reassurance in their collections, even though these piles of items can create dangerous living conditions for the hoarder and their neighbors.” SelectCare is dedicated to learning new ways we can make a difference in our clients’ lives. Our most recent lesson discussed hoarding in the elderly… read more
At SelectCare Home Care Services, we understand that New York winters create a challenge for anyone trying to get around town. But for those of us who already have difficulties walking, an icy sidewalk can be impassable without an assistive device like a cane, rollator, or walker. While SelectCare’s Home… read more
Caring for a family member or friend stricken with a chronic condition can be a heartbreaking task, especially for individuals who are still employed or facing health challenges of their own. While we at SelectCare Home Care Services understand that no one can provide the unique, personal touch of a… read more
Our Thanksgiving turkeys haven’t made it into the oven yet, but the Internet is already abuzz with gift guides for the holiday season. While most of these lists focus on consumer electronics and other forms of gadgetry, Liz Jackson’s The Girl with the Purple Cane blog has compiled some brilliant… read more
Technologies for people over 50 was a hot category at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is not surprising since many tech-savvy baby boomers are now at or past retirement age. Three High Tech Ideas Seniors Might Want Here are few great ideas beyond cell phone and tablets, which… read more
After being in and out of the hospital for almost a month for different health issues, my 89 year old Mom was diagnosed with Covid 19. Due to Mom's mild Covid symptoms, she was able to be discharged to return to her home. At this point, Mom required 24 hour care and I knew this was going to be difficult. I contacted numerous health care agencies but the kindest response I received was from Select Care. Almost immediately, Kelly said, "We want to help". I knew from that statement alone that I had found the perfect people to take care of Mom. From that day on, until Mom passed, Mom was given the most amazing care from each and every one of the nurses and aides. Every one who took care of Mom was caring, loving, compassionate and sensitive to all of Mom's needs. All of the staff kept in constant contact with me and guided me through all of the necessary arrangements that Mom needed before and after her discharge from the hospital. Even after Mom's passing, they have continued to help finalize Mom's needs. Needless to say, I feel that Select Care have been my guardian angels. They are the kindest people and I am so very lucky to have found them.view more testimonials
