Allegheny, Beaver and Butler Counties
Give a Gift That Will Touch Their Hearts with PRESENTS FOR PATIENTS®! Nothing brightens the day of patients in long-term care facilities more than the surprise of visiting neighbors and friends. Individuals, families and groups have helped PRESENTS FOR PATIENTS® spread Christmas cheer to thousands of area patients since 1984. The holiday season is a […]
Many elderly individuals want to continue to live at home but are unable to care for themselves. Home care services allow seniors to live comfortably in their own home while receiving help with everything from medications and personal care to shopping and household chores. If you are looking for home care for a loved one, […]
When we think of senior living communities, our minds often go to the drab places shown in movies and television. The reality couldn’t be farther from that. Senior communities range from home-like to luxury suites, all built for senior living. They feel less like a hospital and more like a well-earned vacation. In fact, most […]
Sleep apnea is characterized as a sleep disorder in which breathing will stop and start repeatedly while a person sleeps. When this happens, the brain and the rest of the body does not receive enough oxygen which can be potentially deadly. There are two common types of sleep apnea: Central sleep apnea: The airways are […]
Posted May 24, 2017 in Elderly Health, General Health, Health and Wellness
In the United States, five million people are currently living with congestive heart failure. In fact, it’s the leading cause of hospitalization for people over 65. When it comes to heart failure, the blood is moving through the heart and the body at a much slower rate than normal. This puts extra pressure on the […]
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