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“I Feel Like I Won the Lottery!”: How OPTIONS Gave a Caregiver Her Life Back
| Caregiving,Living as an Older Adult in PAFor eight years, Laura Lacey has been her mother’s full-time caregiver. Every day she helps her 83-year-old mother, Gail, who is both visually and hearing impaired, with bathing, dressing, meals, laundry, doctor’s appointments, and medications. Laura and her wife even moved into Gail’s Morgantown home, so her mom could remain in the place she loves. […]
Navigating the Aging Network: Join a Caregiver Support Group
| CaregivingThis article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience. As a caregiver for an older adult in Pennsylvania, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) network is here to […]
Navigating the Aging Network Tip #4: Creating a Safer Home Environment
| CaregivingThis article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience. As a caregiver for an older adult in Pennsylvania, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) network is here to […]
Navigating the Aging Network Tip #3: Develop a Care Plan with Your Loved One’s Input
| CaregivingThis article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience. As a caregiver for an older adult in Pennsylvania, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) network is here to […]
Navigating the Aging Network Tip #2: Understanding Your Loved One’s Health Conditions
| CaregivingThis article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience. As a caregiver for an older adult in Pennsylvania, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) network is here to […]
Navigating the Aging Network Tip # 1: Caring For Yourself as a Caregiver
| CaregivingThis article is part of an ongoing series for caregivers of older adults in Pennsylvania, designed to help you access resources, support services, and community connections to enhance your caregiving experience.
As a caregiver for an older adult in Pennsylvania, you are not alone.
Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: National Family Caregivers month
| CaregivingThis month, Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) joins the nation in recognizing National Family Caregivers Month. This annual observance is a time to honor the dedication, sacrifice, and invaluable contributions of family caregivers across the Commonwealth and the country. The Vital Role of Family Caregivers Family caregivers are the backbone of our long-term care […]