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.
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Senior Care in Sewickley PA: Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease with no known cure that affects millions across the globe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Homecare in Sewickley PA: Modern homes are packed with safety features. Many seniors live in a home they’ve had for decades.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Elder Care in Squirrel Hill PA: Sometimes caregivers find it helpful to know when it’s appropriate to use respite care.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreJuly 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.
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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.
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Home Health Care in Fox Chapel PA: There could be a number of reasons why somebody has difficulty sleeping at night. For an aging individual, especially somebody living alone, they might have worries, fears, or other anxieties.
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Home Health Care in South Side PA: Fireworks are a hallmark of summer. Used to celebrate patriotism, to mark special occasions, and just for excitement and fun, these are a part of many family traditions throughout the summer months.
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Home Care Services in Bloomfield PA: Approximately two million people throughout the United States are living with a speech disorder called aphasia. This disorder comes after a person experiences brain damage, such as after a stroke.
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Home Care in Pittsburgh PA: In-Home Quality Care would like to congratulate Lucille Coates, recipient of the May Caregiver of the Month Award.
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Home Care in Oakland PA: When an older adult has a stroke, one of the challenges they may have when they return home is preparing and eating healthy meals. Many stroke survivors are instructed by their doctors to make changes to their diet to prevent another stroke, making the task even more complicated.
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Home Care Services in Pittsburgh PA: Now that the weather is warm and sunny, many people want to participate in activities that will let them be outdoors and enjoy nature. However, for many elderly adults with health or mobility issues, it can be hard to get them out of the house and engaged in activities.
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Elderly Care in Shadyside PA: Getting the help that you need as a caregiver is not always an exact science, but there are things you can do to improve the quality of help you get.
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Home Health Care in South Side PA: You don’t have to be right there with your senior to be her caregiver.
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Home Care in Pittsburgh PA: In-Home Quality Care would like to congratulate Nikki Cooper, recipient of the April Caregiver of the Month Award. Nikki has been a member of the In-Home Quality Care team since 2004 and has worked with many many families over the years.
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Senior Care in Pittsburgh PA: As a family caregiver, you would like to think that serious health issues and challenges would be easy to detect and that you would have time to respond to them before they became severe.
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Elder Care in Greentree PA: When you can see and experience the practical benefits of attending support group meetings, it might be easier to take the time to go.
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Home Care Services in Fox Chapel PA: You might think that if you have siblings, you automatically will have help when it comes to taking care of an elderly adult. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way.
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Homecare in Greentree PA: Being a caregiver is definitely stressful, but some of the physical signs of stress are easy to overlook.
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Elderly Care in Bloomfield PA: For many people, the first symptom that comes to mind when thinking about Parkinson’s disease is Tremors. In fact people often Envision those living with the condition having an uncontrollable shake in their hands or entire bodies.
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Home Care in Pittsburgh PA: After evaluating some outstanding candidates, In-Home Quality Care would like to congratulate Sarah Akers, recipient of the March Caregiver of the Month Award.
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Elder Care in Sewickley PA: It’s painful when your elderly family member doesn’t realize that she has dementia. Learning how to work around that is important to do.
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Homecare in Fox Chapel PA: Talking to your elderly family member about her driving might be a difficult conversation. Here’s how you can approach it.
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