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Five Questions to Ask During Talk About Prescriptions Month

 October 2, 2020

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Senior Care in South Side PA: It’s important to stay informed about the prescription medications your parents take each day.

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Home Safety Preparations to Consider Before the Snow Arrives

 September 25, 2020

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Home Health Care in Shadyside PA: Colorado experienced a snowstorm just days after 100-degree weather. Winter is coming, whether your family is ready for it or not. Before wintry weather like snow, rain, and ice arrive, make sure your parents’ house is ready for it.

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Tips for Helping Your Elderly Loved One Lower Their Bills

 September 18, 2020

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Home Care Services in Squirrel Hill PA: Do you find that your elderly loved one struggles with their bills every month? Maybe they are fighting to keep enough groceries in the house.

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Four of the Most Important Things to Know as a Long-distance Caregiver

 September 11, 2020

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Senior Care in Oakland PA: When you’re caring for your family member from a distance, you need information in order to get things handled.

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Only Children Need a Support Team When They Help Their Parents

 September 3, 2020

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Elderly Care in Oakland PA: When you have a big family, several people can chip in and work together to help their parents.

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Best Foods to Help Slow Down the Aging Process

 August 28, 2020

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Home Care Services in Pittsburgh PA: Did you know that there are certain foods your elderly loved one can add to their diet to slow down the aging process?

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Tips for Home Safety When Aging in Place

 August 20, 2020

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Home Care in Greentree PA: If your elderly loved one would like to stay living in their home, this could be a possibility. Certainly, their physical and mental health will need to be assessed first.

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What to Do if Your Elderly Loved One Isn’t Eating Well?

 August 14, 2020

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Senior Care in Fox Chapel PA: Has your elderly loved one been not eating well lately? There could be numerous things that are causing this to happen.

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Five Signs that Your Senior Might Want to Consider Cognitive Testing

 August 6, 2020

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Elder Care in Greentree PA: These changes might be an indication that your senior needs to talk to her doctor about her cognitive health.

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Which Fats Are Healthy for Seniors?

 July 29, 2020

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Elderly Care in Bloomfield PA: Many family caregivers worry that their older family members aren’t eating a healthy diet. One thing they may worry about is the older adult eating too much fat.

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A Daily Routine Can Benefit Your Elderly Loved One

 July 22, 2020

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Home Health Care in Fox Chapel PA: It is important to know that a daily routine could help your elderly loved one to have more meaning in their life. In addition, daily routines can help your loved one to know what to expect.

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Four Ways to Be a More Effective Caregiver  

 July 14, 2020

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Home Care Services in Pittsburgh PA: What can you do that would help you to be more effective on your caregiving journey?

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Recycling or Trash: Help Your Parents Understand Where Things Go

 July 9, 2020

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Caregiver in Greentree PA: What are the laws regarding trash and recycling in your parents’ area? Are they doing things properly?

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What Can Senior Care Do to Help Elderly People in Wheelchairs?

 July 2, 2020

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Home Care in Squirrel Hill PA: When an older adult is confined to a wheelchair, you may think it’s impossible for them to continue living at home. While the senior may require more assistance than they used to, they may not need to move into an assisted living or long-term care facility.

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At-Home Eye Tests for Your Elderly Loved One

 June 26, 2020

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Elder Care in Pittsburgh PA: Taking care of your elderly loved one’s vision is just one of the things that you will need to focus on as a family caregiver. It is important to know that every aging adult experiences some vision changes.

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Five Ways to Help Your Senior to Manage Anxiety During the Pandemic

 June 19, 2020

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Elderly Care in South Side PA: The global coronavirus pandemic is anxiety-inducing for so many people and your senior is likely on that list.

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Assessing Your Senior’s Needs from Far Away

 June 11, 2020

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Home Health Care in Edgewood PA: Your elderly family member may not necessarily open up a conversation by telling you that something is not working well for her, so you may need to ask her yourself.

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Aging with Arthritis at Home

 June 4, 2020

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Senior Care in South Side PA: Your senior loved ones may be facing some great challenges to mobility and everyday life, especially if they face the trouble of arthritis and joint pain.

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Easy Ways for Seniors to Exercise at Home

 May 29, 2020

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Homecare in Shadyside PA: Exercise is good for everyone, including seniors. It is helpful for your loved one’s home care professional to work with them for about 150 minutes weekly to make sure that regular physical activity helps with health and wellness overall.

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How Does Aging Impact Your Senior’s Immune System?

 May 20, 2020

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Home Care Services in Greentree PA: Your senior’s body may not respond to illnesses in the same ways that it used to and that’s something to be aware of during the coronavirus pandemic.

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What Is the Plan for Handling Multiple Health Issues?

 May 14, 2020

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Elderly Care in Shadyside PA: Lots of aging adults have more than one health issue and that might mean that you and she are having to make some tough calls.

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Does Your Elderly Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder? Here’s How to Help Them Handle Anxiety Related to COVID-19.

 May 7, 2020

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Elder Care in Oakland PA: Anxiety plays a role in millions of people’s lives across the world. If your elderly loved one suffers from an anxiety disorder.

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Work with Your Elderly Loved One on Fire Safety

 April 30, 2020

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Caregiver in Bloomfield PA: Unfortunately, there are many elderly adults who lose their life due to a fire in their own homes. There are many reasons why this happens.

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You and Your Senior May Need to Find Middle Ground about Driving

 April 22, 2020

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Home Health Care in Greentree PA: If you can avoid ultimatums about driving, you and your senior may need to compromise.

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What Can You Do When You Can’t Be with Your Senior During the Pandemic?

 April 16, 2020

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Home Care in Fox Chapel PA: As much as you might want to be, you may not be able to be with your senior during the coronavirus pandemic. You can still help her.

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4 Tips for Spring Allergies

 April 9, 2020

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Your older family member might be looking to the warmer weather of the spring. However, they may not be so keen on the pollen that begins to fly. Pollen and things that grow in the spring can trigger spring allergies, causing a runny nose, itchy eyes, and other symptoms. Allergies  »

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What Can You Do for Your Senior if She’s Experiencing Nausea?

 April 2, 2020

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Senior Care in Squirrel Hill PA: If your senior is experiencing nausea more often, these tips can help.

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Can the Mediterranean Diet Improve Your Elderly Loved One’s Heart Health?

 March 26, 2020

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Home Care Services in Edgewood PA: Many elderly adults worry about their hearts. There are numerous reasons why this is the case. Heart disease is very common in elderly adults.

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Tips for Creating a Positive Experience for Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease

 March 19, 2020

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Elder Care in Shadyside PA: Has your loved one been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? If they are still in the early or mid-stages of this disease, there are some ways that you can create positive experiences for them.

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What Can You Do When You’re Exhausted, But You Need to Keep Going?

 March 4, 2020

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Senior Care in Bloomfield PA: Just because you’re exhausted that doesn’t mean that you get to slow down, or does it?

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Is Turmeric Effective for Preventing Cancer?

 February 26, 2020

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Home Care Services in Oakland PA: Your older family member might have something in their spice cabinet that could help them to fight cancer, according to a new review published in the journal Nutrients.

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How Can You Get Happy Again as a Family Caregiver?

 February 19, 2020

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Home Health Care in Squirrel Hill PA: Staying excited as a caregiver is easier than you think, especially if you’re focusing on self-care.

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Transportation Tips for a Parent Who Should No Longer Drive

 February 13, 2020

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Home Care Services in Haverford PA: For some reason, your mom and dad have been advised to stop driving. It could be poor eyesight, a chronic health condition, or an injury. No matter what, you need to do everything possible to keep your parents from driving.

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Why Is Having Someone Else Cooking for Your Senior the Best Idea Ever?

 February 5, 2020

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Homecare in Greentree PA: Having someone else doing the cooking for your senior might be a problem solver for both you and her.

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Beautify Your Mom’s Yard With a Fragrant Retreat

 January 29, 2020

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Elder Care in Bloomfield PA: In many areas, winter is the perfect time to start ordering seeds and planning spring and summer gardens. Your mom needs more help around the home.

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Why Is Sleep So Important for Your Senior?

 January 22, 2020

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Caregiver in Shadyside PA: Sleep has a huge impact on your senior’s overall health and well-being.

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Does Your Senior Accept Help from Anyone Else?

 January 17, 2020

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Elderly Care in Squirrel Hill PA: It’s frustrating when your senior will only accept help from you. Is there another way?

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Supporting Male Caregivers

 January 9, 2020

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Homecare in Oakland PA: When asked to picture a caregiver, most people will think of a woman. That’s not surprising or even wrong since the majority of caregivers are women.

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3 Social Activities Your Parent May Enjoy

 January 3, 2020

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Homecare in Edgewood PA: Social interactions are incredibly important for older adults. Maintaining connections has been shown to improve the physical and mental health of seniors.

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Four Tips for Being the Caregiver You Want to Be

 December 26, 2019

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Elderly Care in Edgewood PA: No one wants to feel as if they’re not handling caregiving well. So, what can you do to feel you’re doing your best as a caregiver?

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Protect Your Mom by Explaining How Spoofed Calls Work

 December 18, 2019

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Home Health Care in Shadyside PA: Every day, older adults receive scam calls. Some are easy to ignore. If you see a call from an international number and have no family overseas, you know it’s a scam.

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Does Your Senior Accept Help from Anyone Else?

 December 11, 2019

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Elderly Care in Sewickley PA: It’s frustrating when your senior will only accept help from you. Is there another way?

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How Much Water Should Your Dad Really Drink?

 December 4, 2019

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Elder Care in Edgewood PA: People think of summer as a time when dehydration is a risk. The risk is there year-round. In the winter, drier air fills homes as heating systems run.

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Opioids and the Elderly: What Do You Need to Know?

 November 27, 2019

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Elder Care in Fox Chapel PA: There are many elderly people who take opioids. They may have been prescribed opioids after surgery or for chronic pain issues.

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Five Things Caregivers Worry About

 November 20, 2019

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Caregiver in Sewickley PA: As a caregiver, you might find yourself worrying a lot more than you already do.

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Even a Little Excess Weight May Spark Diabetes in Minorities

 November 15, 2019

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Homecare in Squirrel Hill PA: One of the health problems that being overweight or obese can lead to is diabetes. While not everyone with diabetes is overweight, it is a major risk factor for the disease.

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What Do You Really Need When You’re a Caregiver?

 November 6, 2019

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Home Care in Pittsburgh PA: Understanding your own needs as a caregiver helps you to meet your needs while meeting those of your senior as well.

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Five Tips for Boosting Your Flagging Energy Fast

 October 28, 2019

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Home Health Care in Bloomfield PA: Energy is one thing that caregivers often can’t find enough of on a daily basis.

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Tips on Getting Help with Taking Care of Your Senior Loved One

 October 23, 2019

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Caregiver in Oakland PA: Taking care of a senior loved one can be tough at times. You may need to ask for help. That isn’t easy for many caregivers to do.

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Can a Senior with Memory Problems Keep up with Daily Routines?

 October 17, 2019

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Home Health Care in Pittsburgh PA: Routines offer structure, that a senior with memory issues can trust.

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