Categories
HELPFUL TIPS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AT HOME!
651-702-4663
Making it possible for one to age-in-place and live independently can be a challenge, but it is not impossible. CareAparent™ can help you live independently. One day at a time. One step at a time.
1. Make the Home Safe
The most common injuries to seniors living at home are the result of falls. Precautions...
Palliative Care: What Is It?
724-968-5330 option 3
Palliative care is a medical specialty focused on caring for patients with life limiting illnesses and helping them to live life fully.
It is often delivered by a team of health care professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers and chaplains that have expertise in managing physical...
You Don’t Have to Go Broke to Get Care
724-841-1393
In my elder law practice it is very common to meet seniors who need nursing home or community care, but are reluctant to seek out help because of the cost. This is understandable. Take the hypothetical case of Fred and Wilma.
Fred worked hard at the quarry for decades to accumulate sufficient retirement...
Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
Right now, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and by the year 2050, that number will jump to 14 million Americans according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Currently, 400,000 Pennsylvanians over age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and that number...
The Role of the Adult Day Center
412-344-4777
Where can an aging adult go to socialize, laugh, sing, exercise, receive health care, and eat well-balanced, nutritious meals?
Many adult day centers offer these benefits and more for aging adults who require additional assistance during the day due to health reasons. Currently there are 4,600 adult...
Mindfulness & Caregiving: How to Let Go of Fear and Protectionism
If you’re a caregiver and a perfectionist, you may be facing an uphill battle. Caregiving is a demanding job, and it’s critical to accept that not everything will be perfect. As a caregiver, there are many things you cannot control, and the most important thing to do is to let go of chasing perfection...
Horses Bring Moments of Joy for Memory Care Residents
The therapeutic qualities of interacting with horses has long been known.
Horses have an un-canny ability to reduce anxieties, restore a sense of calmness and bring great joy to those around them. This is especially true for those who are challenged by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other forms...
Elder Abuse You May Be Overlooking
An estimated 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 has experienced elder abuse. Abuse is often underreported, so it is our responsibility to recognize the types and signs.
Physical Abuse includes any time physical pain is inflicted. Bruises are often dismissed, however abused seniors are more likely...
Adult Day Services – Cost Effective Person-Centered Care
As your loved one ages, they may begin to be impacted by complex medical conditions, dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease and other conditions that result in their needing help with their daily care.
Many adult children become caregivers of their aging parents and become “sandwiched” between caring for aging...
What The Bible Says About Growing Older
Finishing Well Ministries presents The Exciting Potential of This Season of Life, What The Bible Says About Growing Older
“You never fish in the same river twice.” The river is always changing. That’s true of life as well. Each day is different from the day before. We ourselves...