Care Needs

What is Sundowners Syndrome? “Sundowners Syndrome,” “Sundowning,” and other similar terms are used to describe a collection of symptoms tied to the common agitation in people with dementia during the evening or night time hours. Sundowners is described as intense confusion, agitation, or anxiety in elderly people as day transitions into night. It can also…

Retirement is a time when you’re supposed to let your hair down and enjoy all that life has to offer. But financial worries can get in the way. If you’re on a fixed income or haven’t planned well for your out-of-work years, you’ll need to get creative with your spending and your habits to ensure…

The adult children are away with their own families, and grandma’s once hectic house is now an empty nest.  While the huge decrease in responsibility may be a well-deserved break, such changes often result in seniors becoming lonely or even depressed, especially upon the passing of their spouse.  One of the cures for such changes…

A common illness that is often misdiagnosed in seniors is UTIs. UTI can often similar symptoms to dementia. This causes the true problem of the UTI to be overlooked. Continue reading to learn more UTI information for seniors in Pittsburgh. Meet Alice: Alice is an 88-year-old woman living on her own in her home. She…

When you begin to look at senior care options for your aging parents, you might meet resistance. While it is a perfectly natural reaction, it can be detrimental when the conversation is introduced to aging parents in denial about their care needs. Your job as a family caregiver is to support and empower your loved…

It is that time of year again in Pittsburgh. When we huddle close together with loved ones and stay indoors to avoid the cold weather. Being in close quarters, however, can hasten the spread of disease. This is especially dangerous for vulnerable populations such as the elderly. One major illness that can be both common…

Caring for your aging parent is stressful. This stress doubles when you are a long distance caregiver. You will come across unique challenges when you provide long distance senior care. The good news, however, is that you are not alone. According to the MetLife National Alliance for Caregiving Report 15% of people providing care for their aging parents…

Assess your loved one before an incident occurs. Do not allow yourself to be the person who waits until your loved one has an incident before you act. Once your loved one turns 75, you should start paying closer attention to their health. Ideally you or someone else on your care team should perform a…