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Home Health Care Guide At Home Senior Services

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):A term used in healthcare to refer to an individual’s daily self-care activities necessary for independent living. The 5 basic categories … See more

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Senior Care Needs Assessment At Home Senior Services

WEBBe honest about your senior care assessment. It is important that you and your care team remain objective about the changes occurring in your loved one. Fear of the future can keep you willfully ignorant of major status changes in your loved one’s health. Allow yourself to acknowledge these feeling of fear, but do not let it paralyze you.

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Tips to Prevent Strokes in Seniors At Home Senior Services

WEBStrokes are the fifth leading cause of death and the primary cause of long-term disability in the United States. Millions of people are affected by the devastating effects of a stroke; however, almost 80% of them are preventable.

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Durable Medical Equipment

WEBDurable medical equipment is any long-term, reusable device that provides therapeutic benefits to patients due to a medical condition, illness, or disability.In order for a device to qualify as a DME, they must primarily serve a medical purpose, be prescribed or ordered by a medical provider, can be used over and over again, be appropriate for home use, and …

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Lower Blood Sugar in Seniors At Home Senior Services

WEBWe provide seniors with caregivers to assist them with activities of daily living to help them age in place in their own home. If you are interested in home care in the Greater Pittsburgh area, please call us at 412-604-0410. Posted in Care Needs and tagged blood sugar, diabetes, lower blood sugar.

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At Home Senior Services Senior Home Care Pittsburgh, PA

WEBAt Home Senior Services is an in-home care agency dedicated to fostering independence in seniors. Founded in 2007 by Mary Jo Dietrich RN-BSN and her husband David Dietrich PhD, we are an independently operated agency with over 20 years of experience in the health care community. With Mary Jo and David’s combined …

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Home Wheelchair Tips for Seniors At Home Senior Services

WEBAt Home Senior Services is an in-home care agency dedicated to helping seniors age in place throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Visit www.athomeseniorservices.com or call 412-604-0410 to start the process of connecting with a caregiver. Wheelchairs can be a great tool to help a senior move for every day …

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Advantages of Medicare At Home Senior Services Senior Care

WEBMedicare is a cheaper alternative to traditional health insurance, but only if you pick the right plan. While you might think that turning 65 and waiting for your card is all there is to it, the truth is that there are decisions that must be made, and there is only a limited amount of time each year to make them. But there is help available, and it’s often …

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Healthy Soup Recipes for Seniors At Home Senior Services

WEBIn a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add basil, paprika and garlic powder. Stir in soup and milk until well blended. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 6-8 minutes. If desired, top with fresh basil leaves. Tomato is one of many easy and healthy soup recipes for seniors. ( Allrecipes.com)

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Senior Loneliness and Social Isolation At Home Senior Services

WEBWhat is Senior Loneliness and Social Isolation? Social isolation is defined as “a state in which the individual lacks a sense of belonging socially, lacks engagement with others, has a minimal number of social contacts and they are deficient in fulfilling and quality relationships”. Unfortunately, aging increases the likelihood of living alone.

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Community HealthChoices

WEBA new program for Pennsylvania residents began in 2018 starting in Western PA. This program, Community HealthChoices, is fully implemented in Western PA and will be state-wide by 2020. To help our clients understand how this may affect them, we have answered the must-know questions about being a part of the new program and how you will benefit.

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Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids At Home Senior Services

WEBMedicaid may provide some financial assistance for hearing aids, but it depends where you live. Because Medicaid is a joint program between federal and state governments, Medicaid benefits can vary depending on your state. Some services, like hospital care, are required by the federal government to be included in all states’ …

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Senior Care Glossary

WEBActivities of Daily Living (ADLs): A term used in healthcare to refer to an individual’s daily self-care activities necessary for independent living. The 5 basic categories include personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence, and mobility. Aging in Place: The act of a senior remaining at home or the residence of their choice for as long as they can as they …

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What to do When Your Senior Parent Falls At Home

WEBAgencies like At Home Senior Services can help. At Home Senior Services is an in-home care agency dedicated to helping seniors age in place throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Visit www.athomeseniorservices.com or call 412-604-0410 to start the process of connecting with a caregiver. Visit At Home Senior Services.

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Senior Proofing Your Home At Home Senior Services

WEBSenior Proofing Your Home. November 23, 2022. A majority of seniors prefer to stay in the comfort of their own homes instead of transitioning into a nursing home or assisted living facility. Although, many seniors feel that they would feel safer in a senior care facility because there would always be someone to keep an eye on them and …

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Care Plans for Childless Seniors At Home Senior Services

WEBPutting the Senior Care Plan in Place: Mary’s medical insurance only covered the first 3 months for Mary to stay in the rehabilitation facility. As a result, the couple paid $200 out of pocket daily for Mary’s additional month in care, causing more stress for the couple to create a better plan for Mary. After the long wait and many pleas

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Using Tech to Stay Connected At Home Senior Services

WEBIf you’re feeling down about doing so, remember that user-friendly tech can be a safe alternative. Then you can still stay in touch and make memories, without risking your health. At Home Senior Services provides compassionate care for seniors in the Pittsburgh area. Contact 412-604-0410 for the solutions you need. Posted in Care …

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Seniors Caring for Plants At Home Senior Services

WEBHow to care: For best growth, keep this plant in bright, indirect sunlight and water once a month. It is also important to plant it in free-draining soil. With these tips in mind, take the afternoon to buy a plant or two and beautify your living space today! If you have any questions or concerns about seniors caring for plants, contact us today

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