Home Safety Tips for Your Elderly Parent

 June 24, 2019

Home Care Services in Bloomfield PA: Exercise can be a vital part of your senior’s care routine, but she might be talking herself out of it.

 June 21, 2019

Elderly Care in Sewickley PA: June is National Safety Month. If you haven’t taken time lately to think about safety in your elderly parent’s home, now may be the time to perform a walk-through and make some changes.

 June 4, 2019

Caregiver in Squirrel Hill PA: The liver makes all the cholesterol that a person’s body needs. However, your aging relative may be getting additional cholesterol from the foods they eat.

 May 29, 2019

Senior Care in South Side PA: In the earlier stages of dementia, some changes around your senior’s home can help her to feel safer and more comfortable.

 May 24, 2019

Home Care in South Side PA: When you become the family caregiver to an older adult with diabetes, one of your biggest challenges may be determining what and how they should eat.

 May 14, 2019

Caregiver in Oakland PA: Every year, millions of people across the world die from mosquito-borne illnesses. While it’s not as common for people in the United States to die because of mosquito bites, they can get ill.

 May 9, 2019

Elder Care in Squirrel Hill PA: Being a caregiver can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be one of the toughest things you’ll ever do. There may be days when you feel exhausted and like you can’t give another ounce of yourself.

 May 2, 2019

Homecare in Edgewood PA: Kidney issues aren’t always easy to detect, but some of these signs are ones that you should watch for and mention to your senior’s doctor.

 April 24, 2019

Senior Care in Fox Chapel PA: Summer weather is often beautiful and warm, but it can come with its share of emergencies, too.

 April 17, 2019

Homecare in Greentree PA: Your elderly mom or dad should consider good nutrition as the key to their overall health and wellness. Because they are aging, their bodies need as many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients as it can get.

 April 10, 2019

Home Care Services in South Side PA: We know you want to assist your elderly relative with things around the house that they can no longer do thanks to serious health issues.

 April 3, 2019

Home Health Care in Shadyside PA: So many caregiving relationships don’t feel the way that they should, no matter how much you try.

 March 28, 2019

Elderly Care in Fox Chapel PA: Safety in your senior’s bedroom can be vital, especially at night or when she’s ready to wake up for the day.

 March 18, 2019

Senior Care in Greentree PA: Lots of older adults slow down as they age. Still, they need exercise just like everyone else.

 March 14, 2019

Home Care Services in South Side PA: Elizabeth’s father, Marcus, had always been a self-sufficient and independent man. He knew how to fix nearly anything around the house, but he wasn’t so adept at doing laundry or cooking.

 March 7, 2019

Home Care in Shadyside PA: Anxiety can completely derail you if you let it. Part of being a caregiver involves anticipating your own needs, too.

 February 27, 2019

Caregiver in Pittsburgh PA: If you spend any time at all on the Internet, you’ve probably heard of bone broth. It’s the latest health craze, purported to have all kinds of health benefits.

 February 19, 2019

Elderly Care in Greentree PA: Millions of seniors face various levels of vision impairment in their later years, especially for those over age 75. Eye diseases are very common in elderly Americans, with the potential to compromise independent living, as well as health and safety.

 February 13, 2019

Senior Care in Sewickley PA: Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease with no known cure that affects millions across the globe.

 February 8, 2019

Home Care Services in South Side PA: Kidney disease affects more than 30 million Americans adults each year and seniors are more likely to suffer from kidney diseases than any other age group.

 January 29, 2019

Elderly Care in Oakland PA: Most elderly adults want to live in their own home for as long as possible. Yet, injuries, illnesses, diseases and more threaten their independence and ability to care for themselves.

 January 25, 2019

Elder Care in South Side PA: Arthritis is an extremely common condition among elderly adults. Used to describe a range of joint conditions, this word is actually applied to more than 100 forms of the disease.

 January 17, 2019

Home Care Services in Sewickley PA: If your elderly loved one frequently complains about feeling dizzy, you should pay close attention. While everyone gets a little lightheaded now and then, chronic dizziness can signal something more serious, especially in seniors.

 January 9, 2019

Homecare in Bloomfield PA: As a family caregiver to an aging parent with dementia, it’s important for you to put some safety measures in place so your elderly mom or dad stays safe and does not have the chance to wander.

 January 3, 2019

Senior Care in Edgewood PA: Research shows that the rate of deaths from heart-related conditions increases during the winter. In fact, the rate is at its highest during the holidays.

 December 27, 2018

Home Health Care in Oakland PA: Safety is a top priority when you are a family caregiver. Helping your elderly loved one go through their daily life in a more secure way is an important step in preserving their independence and helping them to age in place.

 December 20, 2018

Caregiver in Edgewood PA: Exercise is important in helping older adults with Alzheimer’s disease to enjoy better health. It can also make being a family caregiver easier because it reduces the chances of the person developing other health problems.

 December 11, 2018

Home Care Services in Edgewood PA: Dry winter skin is a common problem for many elderly adults because the harsh conditions can leave them feeling itchy and irritated. In many cases, the dry skin cracks which can be uncomfortable and even painful.

 December 5, 2018

Elder Care in Edgewood PA: An AARP report finds that about 20 percent of seniors between the ages of 60 and 69 deal with food insecurity. Of those 70 and older, about 12 percent deal with food insecurity.

 November 29, 2018

Elderly Care in South Side PA: Winter storm Avery affected many states along the East Coast. With many areas seeing a foot or more of snow, you might think it’s a little too late to prepare your mom for winter.

 November 21, 2018

Homecare in Sewickley PA: Modern homes are packed with safety features. Many seniors live in a home they’ve had for decades.

 November 16, 2018

Home Health Care in Squirrel Hill PA: Fall is here. Winter won’t be far behind. When you live in a snowy, icy area, socialization is often impacted. Driving on wintry roads is risky on weekends when plow drivers may not be as fast to get out and get things clear.

 November 8, 2018

Caregiver in Fox Chapel PA: Thanksgiving is a favorite time for many families. This is an opportunity for you to gather with loved ones and make treasured memories while enjoying traditions from years past.

 November 1, 2018

Home Care in Squirrel Hill PA: If you’re getting phone calls in the middle of the night from your senior, there may be more going on.

 October 26, 2018

Home Care in Pittsburgh PA: Azizah has been with In-Home Quality Care since 2015. During that time, she has become a very important part of a team of caregivers that provided exceptional care to a husband and wife.

 October 25, 2018

Elder Care in Shadyside PA: Elderly adults have a high risk of developing health conditions that relate to age plus wear and tear on the body

 October 11, 2018

Home Care Services in Oakland PA: Talking about memory can be scary for your senior and for you. Here’s when you might need to include her doctor.

 October 2, 2018

Caregiver in Greentree PA: Whether you’ve been avoiding technology or you’re just not sure how it can help, now might be the time to embrace what it can do for you.

 September 28, 2018

Elder Care in Bloomfield PA: High blood cholesterol can put your senior at high risk for serious health problems, including stroke and heart attack. As a family caregiver, it is important to make changes to your care approach to help them reduce their cholesterol levels.

 September 19, 2018

Homecare in Squirrel Hill PA: When it comes to getting your senior the help that she needs, you want to tap into all available sources.

 September 11, 2018

Elderly Care in Edgewood PA: Weight loss is a common effect of Parkinson’s disease. While it may be minor and temporary for some people, others might experience more extensive weight loss and become underweight.

 September 4, 2018

Home Care Services in Shadyside PA: Caregiving is going to show you experiences that you never expected. You’ll also feel some emotions you didn’t expect.

 August 30, 2018

Homecare in Pittsburgh PA: Perhaps one of the most difficult conditions to be a family caregiver for is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Because the abilities of a person with AD may fluctuate and their behavior is sometimes unpredictable, family members may be uncertain of what to expect from day to day.

 August 28, 2018

Home Care in Pittsburgh PA: In-Home Quality Care would like to congratulate Leslie Gales, recipient of the July Caregiver of the Month Award. Leslie is always smiling, kind-hearted, motivated and caring for everyone she is around.

 August 21, 2018

Elder Care in Squirrel Hill PA: Sometimes caregivers find it helpful to know when it’s appropriate to use respite care.

 August 16, 2018

Senior Care in Squirrel Hill PA: Though experts estimate that one million people throughout the United States are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, it is also said that no two people experience this progressive disease in exactly the same way.

 August 10, 2018

Home Care Services in Squirrel Hill PA: Did you know that medications are frequently taken incorrectly by older men and women? Doctors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy put the rate of preventable drug interactions at 9 out of 10.

 August 1, 2018

Elderly Care in Pittsburgh PA: Many elderly adults cope with the feeling that they are no longer relevant, or that they do not make any positive impact on the world around them. This can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety, as well as loneliness and isolation.

 July 26, 2018

Senior Care in Oakland PA: Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a kind of heart rhythm irregularity, or arrhythmia. In fact, it is the most experienced kind of arrhythmia.

Home Care in Pittsburgh PA: In-Home Quality Care is in search of compassionate Caregivers, home health aides (HHA’s) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) throughout the Pittsburgh area who understand the importance of meeting the needs of clients while helping them maintain a high quality of life in their home.