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Friendship Village of South Hills

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We came across another wonderful organization recently, Friendship Village of South Hills. At Friendship Village of South Hills, simply having ...

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8 Memory-Sharing Activities for Someone with Alzheimer’s

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“Remember that time when…” Uncle Bob began, launching into a story that soon had everyone smiling and laughing. “At Dad’s ...

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Alzheimer’s Conversation Tips

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Capturing and leveraging memories that trigger an emotional response can effectively help manage the behaviors of someone with Alzheimer’s or ...

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Your Health Matters: Seniors and Summer Safety

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By Dr. Judith Black, medical director for Senior Markets at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia Warm, sunny days ...

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Toll of Caregiving is Widespread

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Asking for help when the burden of caring for a loved one gets to be too much isn’t a sign ...

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Disagreement over the TV Volume Setting

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By Rich Filar Disagreement over the television setting can be problematic even in families where no one has hearing loss, ...

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Walking Reduces Anxiety in Older Women

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A recent study says a brisk walk can reduce a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression.  ...

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Recommended Foods that Aid Senior Recovery

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We all know that getting proper nutrition and staying hydrated are the keys to leading a healthy life. But what ...

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Presbyterian SeniorCare Unveils New Website, Social Media Presence

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Presbyterian SeniorCare, western Pennsylvania’s largest eldercare provider, announces the launch of its new website www.SrCare.org. The completely revamped site provides a ...

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Lesson Learned

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There’s a red Mustang in the garage of the Monongahela home where Debbie Leach resides with her long-time partner, Jim.  ...