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As your parents get older, the decision between assisted and independent care comes up. And while both have certain benefits, it helps to know what your elderly parent feels more comfortable with to make an informed decision. A lot of people immediately start looking around for a suitable senior living facility, assuming it’s the safer …
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Returning home from a hospital stay can be challenging for many seniors. Many older adults struggle to manage their medications and make follow-up doctor’s appointments as well as obtain the physical assistance and support they may require. As a result, many older adults do not successfully make the transition from hospital to home care well …
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As elderly parents begin to rely more and more on your support, the amount of conflict between siblings can increase. Dealing with a parent’s care can result in confrontation, especially if there are unsolved conflicts from the past, and the discord can tear families apart. Family dynamics are unique and complex, but the most common …
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Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most common conditions that elderly people experience. Sadly, they present challenging behavior problems and can put a strain on their relationship with family members. It can be overwhelming to take care of your aging parent or relative with this condition, but remember that the anger, …
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Research has long proven the benefits of staying active and having a busy social life for elderly people. Apart from helping them cope with the challenges of old age, maintaining social relationships and mobility in old age also impact well-being. In fact, loneliness and social isolation are now known to cause poor health outcomes. In …
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Many people postpone the conversation for personal home care with their elderly parents and relatives. But by the time the need arises it becomes apparent that a lot of important questions were not discussed. Major life transitions, such as returning home from the hospital and having to live with a personal care assistant can be …
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Join Personal Health Care in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday November 9th. Registration starts at 9am Ceremony is at 10:45 am 5k Walk begins at 11am To join our team go to https://act.alz.org/goto/teamphc and click ‘join my team’. If you need help registering or have any questions please call Danielle at 610-933-6130 Mon- …
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Personal Health Care raised $8770! Huge thanks to everyone who donated and helped out!
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We are proud to offer service to the entire Southeastern PA while remaining close where we started on the Main Line. The towns below are a small sample of areas we service on the Main Line which include but not limited to Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Berwyn, Devon, Gladwyne, Haverford, Malvern, Paoli, Radnor, Rosemont, Villanova, Wayne, and Wynnewood. https://personalhealthcare.org
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Help us reach our $7,500 goal!! Stop by the office to donate and get a circle with your name or visit our team page to donate: https://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t2032845 Remember any donation amount is helpful and appreciated!