Senior Care

Senior Care

Elderly Addicts Face an Uphill Battle Toward Recovery

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

While we don’t often think of the elderly suffering from substance abuse problems, addiction is a growing epidemic among older ...

Senior Care

Redefining Aging

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

A puppy or kitten playing clumsily with a toy is certainly categorized as cute. Babies, with their contagious smiles and ...

Health & Wellness Senior Care

Modern Technology is an Activity of Daily Living at Providence Point

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Providence Point is a robust retirement and LifeCare community welcoming residents 62 and older. Residents have access to a revolving ...

Senior Care

What Should You Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home?

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Robert F. Daley Making the decision to put yourself, or a spouse, or a parent, or even an incapacitated adult ...

Senior Care

The Evolving Healthcare Landscape in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Matt Kandrach, Vice President of 60 Plus The news is full of predictions about the future of healthcare and ...

Senior Care

70-40 Rule® – Bridging the Communication Gap

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Senior care professionals are often caught in the middle when families can’t agree. That’s where the “70-40” Rule® programs and ...

Senior Care

Surviving Eldercare: 6 Tips for the Sandwich Generation

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Carol-Ann Hamilton Here are some alarming statistics. According to a recent Statistics Canada census (figures globally will be equivalent, ...

Men Senior Care

Be Proactive: Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Aaron E. Katz, M.D. Prostate health issues are becoming increasingly common in men, particularly those who are 50 years ...

News & Trends Senior Care

Improving Communication Between Seniors and Doctors

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Today’s seniors belong to a generation that tends to view doctors as authority figures who are not to be questioned. ...

Health & Wellness Senior Care

5 Ways to Support Senior Patients and Their Families During the Holidays

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

The holiday season is an excellent opportunity to support your senior care patients and their families by preparing them to ...