With the holidays approaching, those who have senior relatives in their lives often struggle with the best gifts to buy. Many older people, who may be in the process of divesting possessions, do not need the array of scarves, jewelry and knickknacks that are frequent gifts. What are ideal holiday… read more
I want to take a moment to remember the hard work and dedication displayed at all levels of SelectCare’s staff during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Despite the heavy damage Hurricane Sandy inflicted on New York’s mass transit and electrical infrastructure, our administrative and field staff implemented our emergency plans flawlessly,… read more
Fabio Peter DeFranco is one of many American service men who we honor on Veteran’s Day. He served in the US Navy as a Machinist 2C from 1942-1946 and is currently an active member of American Legion Post 257 in Laguna Woods, CA. The medals on his hat designate where he served… read more
When there is a nip in the air, many New York seniors take flight South to avoid the cold and inevitable ice and snow. If you or a loved one have medical conditions that require assistance, careful planning is important to assure the continuity of service between states. … read more
Unlike many other holidays, Veterans Day is not a day marked by commercialized festivities and gift giving. Rather, it is a day of remembrance for all veterans living or dead, who served our country during wartime or peacetime. Those over 65 may have served in the Vietnam War, the Korean… read more
As the news is filled with disturbing reports about the potential spread of dangerous diseases like Ebola, healthcare workers and anyone else who cares for a sick person should familiarize themselves with universal precautions originally issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 1987. The real risk for most… read more
As flu season arrives each year, the nature of the virus, the timing, the seriousness, and the length of the season varies. Not even the Center for Disease Control (CDC) can predict how the 2014-15 season will play out, but recommends that everyone over six months of age receive a… read more
For those eligible for Medicare, the weeks between October 15th and December 7th marks the annual period where they can review their current supplement plan and decide to keep it or change to another provider. For those who find that their health needs have changed, the open enrollment period is… read more
When natural disasters and other events bring trouble to the New York City area, SelectCare of New York has an emergency plan in place to protect you and loved ones under our care. SelectCare staff has identified each client’s flood zone, transportation assistance level (TAL), and service priority level. These… read more
You may first think of Florida when you hear about hurricane season, but New York City is at risk of a storm-related event nearly every year that requires a high level of hurricane awareness. Preparing “just in case” is a necessity. Atlantic hurricane season begins each year on June 1,… 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
