Our parents (and grandparents) say the darnedest things. If you care for someone with dementia, you already know that social filters have become a thing of the past. You have likely been on the receiving end of one of these comments or been responsible...

Prevent Senior Loved Ones From Scams  It is that time of the year again... Phone scams, prizes, holidays, disasters and the effects of fear and shame. One in five Americans age 65 and older has been impacted by fraud. Individuals targeted...

Right at Home Safety Tips In Hot Summer Temperatures Did you know that there are over 600 heat related deaths in the US each year? Greater than 40% of those deaths are attributed to those who are 65 or older! How hot is TOO hot? Temperatures over 90...

Some days you lose track of your wallet or can’t remember how to prepare a favorite meal. You are an individual with dementia, a condition that interferes with your brain cells communicating well with each other. You are not alone. Every three seconds...

A Silent Grandma We called him, “Diddy,” because he was my grandfather on my mother’s side of the family, and after years of working on the railroads around Pittsburgh’s once thriving steel industry, he was perpetually tired at an age too young for such...

My Turn I laid as a newborn in a Pittsburgh orphanage abandoned by those meant to love me most and cared for by nuns of the Catholic Charities organization. Officials from a division of the Catholic Charities no longer in operation, worked with my...

Retired at the age of 57, his company was sold and the new owners already had a team of CPAs to handle the new acquisition. Dad took a look, considered a couple, but ultimately decided he and Mom had saved enough to permit the Golden Years arrive earlier...

Elder Abuse Addressed Throughout the state of West Virginia this summer, more than 40 members of seven Elder Abuse councils are examining how our senior citizens are victimized by everyone from family members to perpetrators from other countries. Too...

Most seniors want to stay in the comfort of their home as they age, but we know that is not always possible. When adequate care can no longer be achieved at home, many families look to assisted living or other facilities for care. In addition to our in...

It doesn’t matter if you’re here because you’re looking for help living independently, or if you want to make sure someone you love has the support they need to stay in their home. We believe there’s more to caring for people than just...