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Winter Skin Care Tips for Seniors

By Pat Tarantino | December 28, 2018

As your body’s first line of defense against germs and infection, healthy skin can be a critical, though often-overlooked element of healthy aging. Unfortunately, the cold, dry winter months can take a serious toll on our skin. In this week’s blog, we look at how aging impacts skin health and…

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Helping Loved Ones with the Holiday Blues

By Pat Tarantino | December 12, 2018

The winter months are a challenging time of year to keep an upbeat outlook: cold weather tends to keep people indoors and less socially active, early sundowns can deprive our bodies of mood-improving vitamin D and the holidays can stir up feelings of anxiety or isolation, especially for older adults…

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Are you ready for New York City’s next snow storm?

By Pat Tarantino | December 4, 2018

New York City’s 2018 snow season began with a heavy snowfall in mid-November that took the city and its residents largely by surprise. With such heavy snowfall already on the books, SelectCare wishes to provide our community with some helpful tips and resources that can make life a little easier…

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Medication Safety for Seniors

By Pat Tarantino | November 28, 2018

As medical technology continues to advance, physicians have access to an ever-growing toolbox of pharmaceutical drugs. While new medications allow doctors and patients to approach complex medical conditions from new angles, the average senior’s treatment plan has become increasingly complex.  Eighty Seven (68%) percent of American seniors take at least…

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Exercising Over 60

By Pat Tarantino | November 14, 2018

When it comes to physical fitness, the old adage of “use it or lose it” rings true – especially as we age! While most people wait until the new year to make ambitious exercise resolutions, the healthiest approach to staying fit hinges on developing a well-rounded, achievable exercise routine that…

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Foot Care for Seniors

By Pat Tarantino | November 6, 2018

New Yorkers don’t need to participate in a marathon to put their feet through some serious paces over the course of their lifetimes.  As residents of a “walking city,” our ability to comfortably travel on foot can play a major role in preserving our long-term independence as we age. In…

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