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Winter Walking Safety: No Cane, No Gain!
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…
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Family Caregiver Stress
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…
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Great Gift Ideas for The Disabled
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…
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Technology For Seniors Designed To Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
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…
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Tips For Choosing Holiday Gifts For Seniors
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…
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Remembering Hurricane Sandy | Two Years Later
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,…
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