Home Care Pittsburgh PA-As a registered volunteer with the American Red Cross, Abbie immediately called to offer help when devastating Hurricane Harvey left thousands of Texans homeless.
Home Care Services McKeesport PA-Some aging family members are determined to drive, no matter what. If your elderly family member has lost her license to drive but still gets behind the wheel, you’ve got a problem to sort out.
Elder Care in Penn Hills PA: Your parents have been having a harder time getting in and out of the bathtub lately. The step over the side of the tub is hard on their arthritic knees and hips. You worry about them falling, even though grab bars are in place. After seeing an ad for a walk-in tub, you wonder if they’re worth the money. We’ve taken a closer look.
Senior Care in North Hills PA: The Alzheimer’s Association states that six out of every 10 people with dementia wander. Wandering can be very dangerous for a person with dementia because sometimes they cannot remember their names, where they live, or any other information that can help to bring them home safely.
On June 20, 2017 Extended Family Care attended the Greater Allentown Community Job Fair with over twenty other employers in the Allentown area who are currently seeking qualified job applicants. The event was held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Elder Care in Mt. Lebanon PA: Mobility issues can keep your loved one from doing too much at home. Part of the reason this can be true is that your loved one might be afraid she’ll fall or that she won’t be able to do what she wants to do. Modifying her home or otherwise applying safety devices can help incredibly.
Caregivers in Shadyside PA: In 2015, author Lauren Weinstein released a graphic novel titled “Invisible Patients.” The novel shared the story of a woman who quit her job to care for her husband. Being isolated leads to anxiety, stress, and even depression.
Central Star Home Health Services in Mansfield Ohio is pleased to report the birth of Kashton Paul Banks. Kaston arrived on the morning of April 10th, 2017 at Avita Health Systems-Galion. He was a healthy 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 ¾ inches long. Kashton is the son of Elaina Banks who has worked as the Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator at Central Star for over two years.
Your job as a parent often means juggling a lot of different things at the same time. This can be even trickier as a parent of a child with special needs. Because they take more of your time and energy you may feel you are neglecting the other siblings. They are all your children and you want to do what’s best for them. How do you manage it all?
Caregiver in Mt. Lebanon PA: There are a lot of caregivers out there who refuse to acknowledge the title. They may call themselves something else or deny that they are a caregiver, but they’re still caring for someone else. What gives?
