Paid Family Leave Program in New York State
Helping New York Family Caregivers A new law going into effect in 2018 will help New York family caregivers balance their on-the-job responsibilities with the needs of their loved ones, offering a new level of job security and financial support to those who need it most. This article will explain the mechanics behind the New…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your Annual Wellness Visit
Understanding the Importance of Annual Wellness Visits One of the most common misconceptions in medical care is the belief by some patients that they should only see a doctor if they have a specific condition or symptom they need addressed. In fact, regularly seeing your doctor when you are in good health is one of…
Read MoreCan I Get Paid to Care for My Elderly Parents?
Customer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Explained For many older adults, starting home health care services can feel like a major leap of faith, as many people are hesitant to bring a newcomer into their homes to assist with what can feel like very private tasks. Relying on a family caregiver, neighbor or friend can…
Read MoreHelping New Yorkers Prepare for Severe Summer Heat
Heat Waves Are Particularly Dangerous for Older Adults As any long-time New Yorker knows, the city’s weather can be just as temperamental as its residents, and sudden changes in temperature over the last week mean that now is the best time to start preparing for severe summer heat. As a person ages, their body’s ability…
Read MoreWheelchair Spring Cleaning
General Maintenance and Cleaning Tasks for Your Wheelchair With May fast approaching, many New Yorkers are taking the opportunity to do a little spring cleaning after the long winter months. In keeping with the spirit of the season, the team at SelectCare Home Care Services of NY thought now would be a great time to…
Read MoreHow Does the CARE Act Change New York Hospital Discharges?
Being a patient in a hospital can be an extremely stressful experience, and many patients are eager to be released back home, however studies have found that poorly-planned or executed hospital discharges can be counter-productive, sometimes resulting in patients being readmitted to the hospital due to complications in their recovery process. To improve the discharge…
Read MoreApril Fool’s Special – The Health Benefits of Laughter
Laughter is the Best Medicine We’ve all heard the saying “laughter is the best medicine” and it turns out there might be more truth to this saying than we initially thought. Medical researchers have compiled a growing body of evidence to suggest that a good chuckle, even when we’re not in a laughing mood, doesn’t…
Read MoreUnderstanding Health Literacy
As we age and our medical needs become more complex, our ability to understand and follow a doctor’s directives becomes increasingly critical to our continued health. In an effort to improve patient-provider communication and the long-term health outcomes of patients, many hospitals are refocusing their practices to improve health literacy – the ability of a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Long Term Care Insurance
The following article was written and provided by Lindsay Engle of MedicareFAQ. MedicareFAQ is an online resource center that helps individuals learn more about their Medicare options, as well as supplemental Medicare plans. Visitors can compare different plans side-by-side in order to find the best plan for their needs. Long term care insurance is a…
Read MorePark Slope Senior Program Sees Fall Prevention As “A Matter of Balance”
Avoiding Injuries from Household Falls It’s a well-known fact that injuries resulting from household falls can have a major impact on the long term health of an older adult. A recent study found that nearly 70 percent of household falls resulted in injury, a quarter of falls led to hospitalization, and more than a third…
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