The Top 5 Considerations When Deciding on a Home Care Agency for Mom
Home Care in Monroeville PA Mom’s been independent all of her life. Now that she’s getting older, though, it seems that she needs more help with the activities of daily living. Perhaps she’s finally decided to stop driving, or perhaps she’s had an injury. She’s not ready to give up the comforts of home, but […]
AARP Is Looking For Holiday Volunteers
AARP Is Looking For Holiday Volunteers By Barbara Bush/Pittsburgh Senior News As we all get a little older, I find that the years fly by! Here it is December and once again, AARP is partnering with St. Barnabas’ Presents for Patients. However, in order for it to be successful, we need volunteers. If you are […]
Helping Your Elderly Loved One with Chronic Pain
Elderly Care in South Hills PA Chronic pain is frustrating for your elderly loved one. She may feel that she never has any respite from the pain, and this can make everything else in her life very difficult. There are some things that you can do for her as her family caregiver to help her […]
4 Important Things to Discuss with Your Child’s Home Care Provider
Pediatric Home Health Care in Monroeville PA Caring for special needs children who suffer from complex medical issues is a huge responsibility. Regardless of how much parents love their child, the day-to-day care can be quite exhausting, overwhelming and in many cases, frightening. Hiring pediatric home care services for a child can ensure parents receive […]
EXTENDED FAMILY CARE SUPPORTS RESPITE ALLIANCE
Respite Alliance On September 9th Extended Family Care participated in the 2015 Respite Community Forum and Resource Fair featuring National Respite Expert, Jill Kagan. The event celebrated 15 years of respite awareness which was made possible through the Alliance for Community Respite Care (ACRC) a division of service provided through Community Living and Support Services […]
STAR MULTI CARE STAFF REPRESENT NURSES BY APPEARING ON THE DR. OZ SHOW
Employees appear on The Dr. Oz Show On Monday, September 21, 2015 three Star Multi Care employees were seen on The Dr. Oz Show which highlighted the nursing profession. The feature entitled, “Nurses Unite” spotlighted nurses and the nursing profession after a social media controversy ensued following a comment made from one of the hosts […]
Great Ways a Senior can Save Some Money
Senior Care in Greensburg PA As people begin to age, they will need to become more conservative with their money. Having adequate money for retirement will require a senior to cut some corners, financially speaking. There are a number of things a senior can do in order to save a few dollars, but it will take […]
Horse Riding Therapy for Children with Autism
Pediatric Home Health Care in Monroeville PA Professional caregivers who work with children at home, who have some form of autism spectrum disorder, offer an idea that helps those children. Many benefit from a day outing to ride on gentle horses. The rhythmic movements of a horse, experienced while riding, have the medical terminology of […]
STAR EMPLOYEE RETURNS TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Angelique Smith returns to Extended Family Care Pittsburgh Angelique Smith has extensive home care experience having worked over 8 years for Extended Family Care Pittsburgh and a local hospice company. Angel, as she likes to be called, may have begun her new career as a Patient Service Coordinator for Extended Family Care a few months […]
Senior Care Tips: Ensuring Your Home is Ready for an Impromptu Overnight with Your Parents
Senior Care in North Hills PA Planning, routine, and predictability are all important elements of a well-organized senior care plan, but anyone who has been a family caregiver for elderly adults can tell you that the one thing you should expect when it comes to your care plan is the unexpected. No matter how carefully […]
