by Admin
20. March 2010 20:31
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My BFF's mom has sudden onset dementia due to anesthesia, with bilateral cerebral atrophy in the frontal lobes. She also has chronic pain from failed back surgery. Mom's home is in Westmoreland, but she is now living in Allegheny county (Monroeville.) Are there any local resources for respite, adult day or other care?
And how might she pursue speech therapy for a language deficit (word finding.) She has been assessed for stroke but that was negative. She has periods of clarity, and then complete confusion. Sometimes she just cannot find words.
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by Admin
27. January 2010 20:22
How can I report that my home health care company is doing wrong?
by Admin
14. December 2009 18:41
I'll be moving back to the Pgh area and will need to make arrangements for my mother's care. What would be the best way to approach finding out what options are available?
by Admin
11. November 2009 13:32
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I am trying to locate an individual, agency, church group etc. that can help my father. My dad lives in Elizabeth Township south of Pittsburgh. He lives alone in his home and he lost his major support and helping hand when my aunt passed away three weeks ago. He is 84 and legally blind (so he does not drive).
That being said, he is quite self sufficient -- he cooks, cleans etc. etc. and makes great coconut cream and pumpkin pies. We are looking for minimal care at this point -- driving him to the grocery store, doctor's, barber's etc.
We have offered for him to come and live with us, however he is not ready to make that Leap. Any ideas names etc. would be greatly appreciated.
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by Admin
23. October 2009 17:47
My 88 year old mother has dementia so I would like to know how to start the process of having someone provide in home care.
by Admin
12. October 2009 15:44
We have been paying a woman to come to my mother’s house and help her for a few months now. The woman was referred to us by a friend, but it’s not working out. She is unreliable about showing up and is not doing a good job with what we asked her to do. My mother is uncomfortable with the whole situation and frankly, is intimidated by the woman. And she is concerned about offending the friend who referred the woman to us. How can we handle this and what can we do better next time?
by Admin
3. October 2009 19:32
My parents are older and they want to stay in their home. They live by themselves they have a son who lives with them part time . I have a child and a disabled husband so it is difficult for me to be there 24-7. My question is: is there anyone out there that can come to their home who is honest, and would help them a few days a week, and keep an eye on them when my brother and I can't be around?
by Admin
2. April 2009 10:29
My grandmother is getting out of the hospital in a few days and the doctor says she needs 24/7 care. I don't know where to turn and her income is not even close to covering a nursing home. Can someone give me some advice?
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