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National Safety Month – Tips for Seniors
In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then that it’s become an increasingly popular option. With this in...
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BrightStar Care of North Hills/Pittsburgh Receives 2016 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. Only the nation’s top-ranking home care providers earn this distinction based on...
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In Home Care Can Make Home A Viable Senior Housing Option
About 90% of seniors plan to live in their current homes for the next 5 to 10 years, according to the United States of Aging Survey. BankRate.com recently published an article exploring senior...
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Exploring the Possible Ties Between Blood Pressure Medications and Fall Risk
High blood pressure is a very serious condition that can lead to severe illness or even death. But did you know the same medication you may be using to treat this condition could also increase the...
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10 Ways to Help a Loved One In North Pittsburgh Manage High Blood Pressure
10 Ways to Help a Loved One In North Pittsburgh Manage High Blood Pressure National Heart Month rolls on, and we’ve already looked at risk factors for high blood pressure and other preventative...
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How Many Risk Factors Do North Pittsburgh Seniors Have for High Blood Pressure?
How Many Risk Factors Do North Pittsburgh Seniors Have for High Blood Pressure? "Make Control Your Goal" is the theme for American Heart Month this year with a focus on controlling high blood...
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Make Control Your Goal with Blood Pressure In North Pittsburgh
Make Control Your Goal with Blood Pressure In North Pittsburgh February is American Heart Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging Americans to know their blood...
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Some Answers for the Family Caregiver In North Pittsburgh Who Is Spread Thin
Some Answers for the Family Caregiver In North Pittsburgh Who Is Spread Thin Are you or is someone you know one of the more than 50 million Americans providing care for a loved one? If so, then...
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Why Falls Happen and What You Can Do About It In North Pittsburgh
Click to download "Speak Up: Reduce Your Risk of Falling" nowWhy Falls Happen and What You Can Do About It In North Pittsburgh While falls can happen all year 'round, this is a time of the year...
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5 Key Areas for Promoting Winter Safety for Seniors In North Pittsburgh
5 Key Areas for Promoting Winter Safety for Seniors In North Pittsburgh When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather and it’s...