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On Pins & Needles During the Holiday with a Loved One with Dementia

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By Cindy Keith, RN, BS, CDP When you have a loved one with a type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s, ...

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Loving Your Heart—Veggies and Sweat Versus Prescription Drugs

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By Ross Blair, CEO, Planprescriber.com America has a big problem with heart disease — both in terms of the number of ...

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The 50/50 Rule: Solving Family Conflict

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Helping You Help Siblings Overcome Family Conflict Does your job as a senior care professional sometimes seem like that of ...

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Celtic Healthcare Recognized as a “We Honor Veterans” Partner

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It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are ...

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November is Homecare and Hospice Month

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Rich in Tradition, Now a High-Touch, High-Tech Industry November is Homecare and Hospice Month, a time to recognize the hard ...

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Ministry of Presence

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“In hospice care, spirituality is one of the most important issues in a person’s life,” states Sr. Catherine Higgins, CSJ, ...

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