Health & Wellness

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Senior Care

Walking Speed: A Vital Sign for Older Adults

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By Dr. Tonya Miller, PT DPT Regional Director, Celtic Healthcare There are many vital signs to indicate how your body ...

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Free Home for the Holidays Web Conference Will Help Local Family Caregivers Tune Into Trouble

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

The holidays are a good time for family caregivers returning home to their loved ones to tune into the signs ...

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The 50-50 Rule: Overcoming Family Conflict is in the Best Interests of Aging Parents

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Lucy Novelly, CSA, Franchise Owner/CEO of Home Instead Senior Care serving Washington County and the South Hills area. For ...

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The Top Ten Fears of Elderly Adults

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Many of the fears that aging adults experience relate to the biggest challenge they say they face: staying active. According ...

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Home Helper Could Assist Patients Discharged from Hospital

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

A recent study has identified an unusual phenomenon. For senior citizens, hospitalizations actually may cause temporary memory loss and difficulty ...

Senior Care

Hospice is so much more…

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By Arnie Burchianti Reprinted with permission from Celtic Healthcare  It saddens me to realize the continued misunderstanding of the true ...

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Checklist for Sibling Family Caregivers

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

The following checklist can help siblings better manage the care of their senior loved ones. —Identify and list the needs ...

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Celtic Healthcare Announces New Virtual Care Division

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Answering the call for accountable care, Celtic Healthcare is helping physicians, hospitals and insurers through our unique Celtic Virtual Care ...

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Every Life Has a Story

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Jodi McKinney, Director of Business Development, Celtic Healthcare Every life has a story, and as a hospice nurse, Cindy ...

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Homecare Needs a Voice

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Last week, I had the privilege of joining homecare and hospice representatives from all across the country in a “March ...