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Congratulations To The Winners Of The Caribbean Life News Healthcare Award
Recently, SelectCare New York City was pleased to announce that 33 of our home health care field staff members were nominated to receive Caribbean Life News Healthcare Awards. With one third of our staff with Caribbean roots, we felt that any of them were deserving of commendation for their commitment…
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Finding Enjoyable Summer Activities for Seniors in New York City
Summertime holds the potential of offering a fun change of pace for seniors. Good weather makes mobility a bit easier, which makes getting out into the community more fun and less hassle for both the participant and the caregiver. Many interesting activities are within reach in New York City in…
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How To Make A Senior Emergency Plan
Disasters are what you hope to avoid; but especially if you are a senior or a frail adult, they are something you must plan for. While you can hardly anticipate that an event like Hurricane Sandy will flood your home or make it uninhabitable, power failures from all sorts of…
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Helpful Information for Medicare Recipients – June 2014
Many of our SelectCare of New York clients not only require home healthcare, but need ancillary services such as Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies. These services are usually covered under Medicare benefits. While SelectCare does not accept direct Medicare as payment, our Field Nurse Supervisors routinely set up and coordinate…
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Four Things You Need To Know About Taking Dietary Supplements
Many of us take supplements to help us feel better or to give our bodies an extra boost to fend off illnesses. It’s important to use these supplements properly to avoid getting the exact opposite of the intended results, as improper supplement use can make us sick or even negate…
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Cut Your Medication Costs: 7 Ways To Save
Medication costs can really take a bite out of the monthly budget, but there are ways to save money on these needed medicines. If you’re interested in cutting the amount of money you or your loved one pays for medications every month, here are seven strategies that may help you…
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