Care advice for Pittsburgh families.
Practical guides on home care, dementia, costs and caring for a parent, written by our local care team.
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A good place to begin if your family is just starting to think about care at home.
How to know when a parent needs help at home
The common signs that an older parent may need support, how to raise it with them kindly, and the kinds of help available across Pittsburgh.
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How to know when a parent needs help at home
The common signs that an older parent may need support, how to raise it with them kindly, and the kinds of help available across Pittsburgh.
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Companion care for seniors: why company matters as much as care
What companion care includes, how it helps older adults who live alone, and the signs that loneliness may be affecting a parent’s health.
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Coming home from the hospital: how to plan care after a hospital stay
A practical checklist for a safe return home after a hospital stay, from the discharge plan to help with daily tasks in the first few weeks.
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12 questions to ask before choosing a home care agency
Licensing, caregiver checks, costs, backup cover and how care plans change. The questions that help Pittsburgh families compare home care agencies.
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Can you get paid to care for a family member in Pennsylvania?
How Pennsylvania Medicaid, VA programs and caregiver support may help family caregivers, who can and cannot be paid, and where to start.
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How much does home care cost in Pittsburgh?
What shapes the price of in-home care in Pittsburgh, how hours add up over a week, and ways to keep costs manageable without cutting corners.
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Home care vs home health care: what’s the difference?
Home care helps with daily life. Home health care is skilled medical care ordered by a doctor. How they differ in Pennsylvania, who pays and how to choose.
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Personal care at home: what it includes and how it works
Bathing, dressing, meals and moving around. Here is what personal care covers, and how a caregiver helps while protecting dignity.
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Living with dementia at home: 8 ways to make each day easier
Simple routines, a calmer home and familiar faces can help someone living with dementia feel safe and settled.
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Live-in care or hourly care: which is right for your family?
Compare the two most common ways families arrange care at home, and the questions that help you choose.
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Caregiver burnout: why taking a break is not selfish
Caring for a parent is rewarding and exhausting. Here is how respite care gives you time to rest without worry.
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How to pay for home care in Pennsylvania
Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits and long-term care insurance. What may help cover non-medical home care, and where to start.
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A simple home safety checklist for older adults
Small changes like better lighting and clear walkways can lower the risk of falls. Use this room-by-room checklist.
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