What could be more fun than cider, pumpkins, candy, and parades of children in Halloween costumes! If you provide care for someone who has dementia you likely know that anxiety and agitation can cause increased restlessness and wandering. Those who suffer...

Frigid Weather Prep Although a few weeks of the summer season officially remains, those of us who have lived long-term in central and northern West Virginia are quite aware how quickly the weather can change in the region. And, while preparing for the...

Loneliness…It's Deadly! There are so many more “seniors”.  How can we be so alone in such a crowd?  According to the US Census Bureau 11 million seniors – that is 28% of all those 65 and older - live alone. The fact is that as we get older the likelihood...

A home health company is going above and beyond to ensure home-bound people feel a little less lonely during quarantine April Wintermoyer, owner of Right at Home Morgantown, discusses new Social Connections program with WBOY12 News.

Right at Home Wheeling and Morgantown Discusses Senior Safety in the Heat with WBOY 12 Viewers April Wintermoyer, owner of Right at Home Wheeling and Morgantown discussed tips on how to keep seniors safe from harsh weather in the summer. April provides a...

This month I would like to talk to you about cataracts. Statistically speaking, if there are two of you in the room where you are right now; likely, one of you will experience cataracts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that...

The Signs Are the Signs, but … Many adult Americans are familiar of what dementia-related signs to watch for when visiting elderly loved ones, but what they may not realize is that the onset indications of a dementia-related disease can vary from person...

Searching for Answers They sound worried, and maybe even frightened when residents of the Wheeling and Morgantown areas make their phone calls to Right at Home offices for the very first time. Before dialing those digits, they have noticed something...

A Blurry Eye Opening By Steve Novotney He had heard the word, “Alzheimer’s,” but never thought twice about the cognitive decline. He’s a young man, his memories are fresh, and no one in his life has been affected. C.J. Rose, soon to complete his...

“It Was a Good Day” Her family member arrived home last Friday to the worst-case scenario. She wasn’t there. She was nowhere to be found – not in the house and not in the yard along Bell’s Lane in West Liberty. She was nowhere in sight. Panicked, the...