Reflections on Caring for Mom
Anna came to the United States around the turn of the century with her family when she was four years old. She was not…
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Family Caregiver Agreements—An Alternative to Nursing Homes
Seventy percent of Americans over age 65 will need some form of long-term care. A properly-structured Family Caregiver Agreement provides an alternative to placement…
Read MoreAre My Parents Ready for Senior Living?
Realizing your parents may not be able to do things they did so effortlessly before can be very difficult. Here are some signs to…
Read MoreDementia-Friendly Lehigh Valley: Awareness. Education. Empowerment.
The Lehigh Valley Dementia-Friendly Coalition seeks to raise awareness of, and reduce the stigma surrounding, Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders through our Dementia-Friendly Lehigh…
Read MoreKeep Your Elderly Loved Ones Safe And Protected With These Helpful Ideas
Your family is the most important thing in the world. Sooner or later, those older than you will get to a stage where they…
Read More5 Tips On How To Take Care of an Elderly Loved One in Your Lehigh Valley Home
Are you prepared for the rewarding journey of providing senior care within the comfort and privacy of your own Lehihg Valley home? Caregiving for…
Read MoreCan a Nursing Home Require Friends or Family Members To Pay for a Resident’s Care?
If your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry about whether you could be required to pay for his or her…
Read MoreHow To Keep Dad and Mom as Safe from Spam as Possible
“Spam” and “scam” are dirty 4-letter words on a par with others we find offensive. The difference is that the practices indicated by these…
Read MoreHow To Keep Dad and Mom as Healthy as Possible
Having recently observed Father’s Day, Alaa Mira, MD, chief, Geriatric Medicine, St. Luke’s University Health Network, reminds us of the importance of helping aging…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Options To Make a Home Accessible for Lehigh Valley Seniors?
Making a home accessible for seniors involves implementing modifications and design features that enhance safety, convenience, and ease of movement. Here are some of…
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