http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:46:19 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:56:06 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Looking-for-inspection-information-on-nursing-homes-in-Pittsburgh?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner PA Dept of Health The Pennsylvania Department of Health has some good information on nursing homes throughout the state. The website has a nursing home locator where you can enter your zip code or city and a list of nursing homes will be shown wit... Senior and Elderly Living Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:56:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Looking-for-inspection-information-on-nursing-homes-in-Pittsburgh?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Attorneys-Against-Hunger--Pittsburgh-Thanksgiving-silent-heroes?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Volunteers http://www.acbf.org/Grants/AAH_Events.asp Attorneys Against Hunger, of the Allegheny County Bar Association, has been helping feed the hungry and elderly in Allegheny County since 1993. They have rai... Thanksgiving Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:03:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Attorneys-Against-Hunger--Pittsburgh-Thanksgiving-silent-heroes?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Should-you-bring-your-elder-home-from-the-nursing-home-for-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner This is a simple question to some, but to many families, it is not that easy. Children of aging parents who have, for one reason or another, found that they had to move their parent to a nursing home, face living with guilt on a daily basis. No matte... Thanksgiving Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:46:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Should-you-bring-your-elder-home-from-the-nursing-home-for-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-November-11-2009--is-Veterans-Day--give-thanks-to-them-all?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner This Wednesday, November 11, 2009, is Veterans Day. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed this date in November as Armistice Day in 1919 in the United States on the first anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I . It ... Veterans Day Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:45:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-November-11-2009--is-Veterans-Day--give-thanks-to-them-all?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Over-the-river-and-through-the-woodsto-Grandmothers-house-we-go?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner Thanksgiving is all about family, colors of fall leaves, approaching holidays and as the warmth of the words in the song sung by the Peanuts gang on the Thanksgiving TV special, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special”. We all seem to stop ... Thanksgiving Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:15:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Over-the-river-and-through-the-woodsto-Grandmothers-house-we-go?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d2-University-of-Pittsburgh-study-shows-insight-on-aging-of-the-brain?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner   Photo from the Alzheimer's Association A study at the University of Pittsburgh has been looking into how aging affects our brains and the possible related aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. The study has made an important first step in sho... Eldery Health Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:03:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d2-University-of-Pittsburgh-study-shows-insight-on-aging-of-the-brain?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Great-website-with-breakdown-of-Elder-care-services?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner APlaceForMom.com http://www.aplaceformom.com APlaceForMom.com has the various living choices that elders may face nicely explained and separated by tabs for easy understanding of what each means and the choices and issues involved with each. You can... Elder Care Resources Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:10:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Great-website-with-breakdown-of-Elder-care-services?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Seniors-use-the-Wii-game-and-go-hitech-for-exercise?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner Here’s a fantastic idea to get seniors and the elderly to have some fun, while adding a bit of exercise to their day. Organize an event at your church, senior center, local YMCA/YWCA or just in your own home as a family get together activity. T... Senior and Elderly Living Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:55:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Seniors-use-the-Wii-game-and-go-hitech-for-exercise?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Computer-training-for-Pittsburgh-Seniors?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner   Photo from CreativeCommons The Internet has become a household word as nearly every advertisement on television makes mention of their Internet website. Hearing, "You can check us out on the web at www....." has made even the elde... Senior and Elderly Living Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:24:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Computer-training-for-Pittsburgh-Seniors?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Twilight-Wish-Western-PA-Chapter-grants-wishes-for-local-seniors?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner     TodaysSeniorResource.com has information about the Twilight Wish Foundation (TWF), which is a non-profit national program that seeks to honor senior citizens by granting wishes and showing them that younger generations have not forgot... Senior and Elderly Living Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:38:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Twilight-Wish-Western-PA-Chapter-grants-wishes-for-local-seniors?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d16-A-one-stop-shop-resource-for-elder-care-support--Carecom?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner Photo from sxc Normal 0 0 1 99 535 19 10 693 11.1282 0 0 0 Care.com is a one-stop shop for various care support services, one of which is senior care. Yo... Elder Care Resources Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:52:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d16-A-one-stop-shop-resource-for-elder-care-support--Carecom?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Great-source-of-elder-care-information--your-local-library?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner Photo from YourSouthHills.com Libraries are a great source for a wealth of information and resources, even in these days of the Internet. As many libraries look for new ways to compete with the Internet as a source of information, they bring offer... Elder Care Resources Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:25:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Great-source-of-elder-care-information--your-local-library?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Tai-Chi-for-seniors-and-the-elderly-can-help-prevent-falls?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner Photo from iStockPhoto Exercise has its benefits for all ages, including seniors. We all know that exercise in any form is not only a good thing but an absolute must to enable all of us to have the best chance at a healthy life. This is especially h... Pittsburgh Senior Care Resources Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:57:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Tai-Chi-for-seniors-and-the-elderly-can-help-prevent-falls?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Escort-service-for-the-elderly-at-the-Pittsburgh-airport?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner CreativeCommons This is not about what you may have thought, but it is an excellent program announced by the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA), for the Pittsburgh International Airport. As part of their Customer Service Week,  (Octobe... Pittsburgh Senior Care Resources Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:41:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Escort-service-for-the-elderly-at-the-Pittsburgh-airport?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Was-Pittsburgh-selected-for-the-G20-because-of-its-senior-citizens?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner   Photo from CreativeCommons While the G-20 displayed Pittsburgh’s ability to adapt to change and grow out of the smoke of it’s industrial age, the city also has another important edge on many other leading cities in the country... ... Senior Planning Pittsburgh Elderly Planning Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:37:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Was-Pittsburgh-selected-for-the-G20-because-of-its-senior-citizens?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d29-How-can-you-help-your-elder-loved-one-stay-in-their-home-longer?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner Photo from Caring Companions There are situations when many families have an elderly member who lives alone and is very resistant to leaving their homes. This is very understandable. If we put ourselves in the shoes of anyone elderly, who has been ... Pittsburgh Senior Care Resources Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:46:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d29-How-can-you-help-your-elder-loved-one-stay-in-their-home-longer?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d24-How-can-I-find-a-complete-list-of-Senior-Community-Centers-in-my-area?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner    AP Photo of Pittsburgh HumanServices.net is a community portal to a wide range of services from day care and senior community centers to food banks, complete with maps, directions and nearest bus routes, all provided in an easily search... Pittsburgh Senior Care Resources Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:06:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d24-How-can-I-find-a-complete-list-of-Senior-Community-Centers-in-my-area?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Mall-walking--a-great-way-for-seniors-and-elderly-to-exercise-and-interact?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner    Photo from CreativeCommons.org It generally well known that seniors have taken over the indoor malls during the early morning hours. This is a phenomena that just gradually became a standard of exercise and social networking for the r... Senior and Elderly Living Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:49:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Mall-walking--a-great-way-for-seniors-and-elderly-to-exercise-and-interact?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Art-show-provides-enriched-lives-for-elderly?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner    Picture by Hannah Lindberg, Kane resident In it’s effort to achieve the best possible care and support of it’s residents, the Kane Regional Center in McKeesport, Pennsylvania brings art as one of the many social activities t... Senior and Elderly Living Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:12:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Art-show-provides-enriched-lives-for-elderly?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Why-do-we-need-a-Grandparents-Day?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner    Photo from flickr It seems as if all of these holidays were created by the greeting card companies to profit from the emotions we have as we usually end up purchasing a card for every one of these occasions. This one, Grandparent’... Family Events Grandparents Day Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:45:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7548-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Why-do-we-need-a-Grandparents-Day?cid=exrss-Pittsburgh-Elder-Care-Examiner