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A Guide to Healthy Living for Seniors

WEBFish, nuts, flax seed, chia seed, eggs, and spinach all contain omega-3 fatty acids, which decrease the chances of heart disease and stroke and boost overall brain function. Don’t Neglect Your Mental Health. Along with your physical wellbeing, healthy living for seniors includes nurturing good mental health.

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Solving the In-Home Caregiver Shortage

WEBLonger life expectancies, new adaptive technologies, and access to virtual care have led to more seniors and people with disabilities aging in place than ever before.And while nearly 80% of adults aged 50+ want to live at home for as long as possible, there is a significant caregiver shortage.. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us …

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How to Find In-Home Care Financial Assistance

WEBIf you’re a resident of Pennsylvania and satisfy eligibility requirements, you have access to the following financial help for in-home care: Community Living Waiver. Provides in-home and community support, companionship, respite care, shift nursing, therapies, transportation, supported living, and more. Community HealthChoices (CHC) …

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Basic Life Skills for Adults with Disabilities

WEBSocial skills: communicating effectively, developing healthy relationships, and successfully interacting with others. Thinking skills: developing multiple solutions for problems, remaining open to learning, and approaching topics creatively. Ultimately, cultivating life skills for adults with disabilities can help you better connect with others

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An Overview of Activities of Daily Living

WEBDADLs are often discontinued due to aging or disability status. Examples of domestic activities of daily living include: Playing a musical instrument. Painting, drawing, or sculpting. Physical exercise. Mental exercise (puzzles, board games, trivia, etc.) Socialization through group activities. Caring for pets.

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Significance Of Mental Health And People with Disabilities

WEBThoughts of suicide or death. Reduced concentration and/or memory. Fatigue and decreased energy. The Relationship Between Physical and Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Issues. The negative impact of poor mental health and mental illness are particularly severe among people with disabilities.

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What is Personal Home Care

WEBCommon Personal Home Care Services. Personal home care typically provides a variety of non-medical services, including: Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), like bathing, toileting, dressing, and grooming. Basic housekeeping (cleaning, yard work, laundry, etc.) Preparing and/or delivering meals.

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Understanding PA Community HealthChoices: FAQs Answered

WEBCommunity HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania’s mandatory managed care program for individuals with physical disabilitiesand dually eligible individuals. CHC was developed for two main reasons: To enhance access to and improve coordination of medical care for eligible individuals. To create a person-driven, long-term support …

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Call for a Senior Wellness Check

WEBBelow are some highlights of 5 reasons to schedule a wellness call: 1. Monitor Physical Health. Seniors can suffer from health emergencies that, if not discovered immediately or monitored regularly, can be life-threatening. An elderly individual with osteoporosis can suffer broken bones, someone with heart issues is prone to strokes …

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John "J.P." Shand, MD

WEBDirector. J.P. Shand, MD has more than 9 years of experience in the field of psychiatry after medical school. Dr. Shand brings valuable experience and knowledge to his board position in both the field of mental health and healthcare systems.

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Wellness Calls For Seniors & People With Disabilities

WEBWellness calls are free of charge for anyone meeting Pennsylvania State Monthly Income guidelines for CHC Medicaid Waiver. In 2024, this is anyone with a monthly income of $2,829 or less. If you are not meeting income guidelines, there are payment options available. Please contact us belowto get more information and specific pricing based on

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Questions to Ask an In-Home Care Provider

WEBIn-home care agencies provide a wide variety of services for individuals of all ability levels. These include: Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming. Companionship. Escort to medical appointments. Laundry and light housekeeping. Meal planning and preparation. Medication reminders and prescription pickup.

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A Guide to Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities

WEBFor example, if you have lots of hallways or darker rooms, we recommend starting with lighting. Lighting. A simple home improvement for an elderly person and someone with disabilities is adding more lighting. LED lights can help you see more clearly and assist in navigating throughout your home.

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Adult Autism Support: What You Should Know

WEBUDS Can Help You Live A Fuller Life With Our Comprehensive Services:. Planning & Support – Our dedicated planning & support teams help manage the care and services you need.. Personal Care & Independence – We’ve helped people with disabilities live more independently in their own homes since 1965.. Enrichment & Life Skills – Our …

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Community HealthChoices Enrollment Assistance

WEBCommunity HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania’s mandatory managed care program for individuals who are dually eligible for both Medical Assistance and Medicare, older adults, and individuals with physical disabilities.

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Benefits of Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities

WEBUDS Can Help You Live A Fuller Life With Our Comprehensive Services:. Planning & Support – Our dedicated planning & support teams help manage the care and services you need.. Personal Care & Independence – We’ve helped people with disabilities live more independently in their own homes since 1965.. Enrichment & Life Skills – Our …

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People With Disabilities Or Disabled People

WEBThis perspective puts the person first, allowing them to not be defined by their disability. Instead of saying “disabled person” say “the person with a disability”. Emphasize the person and their identity rather than first describing a disability. With the examples above, here is a list of “people first” verbiage: “Person with”.

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