Senior Splash Lets Seniors Rule the Pool
There’s nothing better than a quick dip in one of New York City’s 50+ public pools on a hot summer day, however, the only problem? Everyone else has the same idea! Rather than swimming shoulder-to-flipper with dozens of others, New Yorkers 62 and older have special access to senior-only pool hours at 14 of the…
Read MoreAre You Ready For New York Summer Heat Waves?
Tips on Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones on Hot, Humid Days Summer in New York is here to stay, and with the first heat wave of the season underway, now is a great time to brush up on what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones on hot, humid days. As a…
Read MoreRefreshing Summer Drinks for Seniors
Summer is finally heating up in New York City after a long, cool start. As always, staying close to an air conditioner and a cold glass of water will be your best bet when the heat and humidity kick in, but water alone doesn’t make for a very exciting menu. Read on to learn about…
Read MoreDiscover Free NYC Entertainment Through IDNYC
New York City is home to hundreds of museums, theaters and other exciting attractions that make for perfect day trips, and with the assistance of SelectCare’s team of home health caregivers, seniors are being empowered to get out and explore Manhattan. One of the best ways to see what New York City has to offer…
Read MoreAirline Travel Tips for the Elderly
Summer is on the way and now is a great time for families to begin planning a vacation for some fun in the sun. Airline travel can be a headache at any age, but the cramped confines and fast pace of modern air travel can be particularly challenging for older travelers. Read on for some…
Read MoreChallenges of Living Alone and How Home Care Helps
As we age, it’s quite common to have trouble keeping up with all the day-to-day tasks that allow us to live independently in a comfortable, safe environment, and this is doubly true when managing chronic or long-term medical challenges. In the following blog, we will look at some common concerns and warning signs your older…
Read More4 Ways to Promote Long-Term Eye Health
Preserve Your Vision by Limiting Exposure to Blue Wavelength Light As new technologies continue to saturate our daily lives and people spend more time than ever looking at screens, there is a growing concern in the medical field about how this increasing exposure to light is impacting our long-term eye health – specifically the amount…
Read MoreLosing Hand Dexterity – Rethinking the Button
Are You Experiencing Difficulty Dressing? Losing dexterity in the hands can make fine motions like working buttons incredibly challenging or painful for some seniors. Adaptive clothing manufacturers work around this challenge in a number of ways: Many adaptive shirts replace traditional buttons with magnet-backed buttons. While looking like a traditional shirt, these magnet pads hold…
Read MoreBecoming a Paid Family Caregiver Through CDPAP
As America’s senior population continues to grow, more adult children than ever are taking active roles in their parents’ ongoing care. Helping a loved one with day-to-day errands, transportation and medical tasks is extremely rewarding, but balancing caregiver and personal responsibilities can be a challenge for even the most dedicated family caregiver. In New York…
Read MoreHome Care and Home Health Care: What’s the Difference?
More than 7.6 million Americans currently receive some form of in-home care, allowing them to live more independently and safely in their homes, rather than making a sudden move to an assisted living facility or other residential center. While there are a variety of in-home care options available to families seeking help, many families wait…
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