serving those who SERVED our country
Retired service men and women deserve dignified, comforting care as they age. At ameriCARE Pittsburgh, we make it our goal not only to provide these services but to help veterans understand the benefits they are entitled to which help cover the cost of these services. We recognize it’s difficult for those who have served to put their safety and security in another person’s hands, but we make it our mission to do everything in our power to make their lives better through non-medical in-home care.
our veteran CARE services
Our certified caregivers go through specialized training, making them uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive in-home care services for our veteran’s including:
our aging veterans are AT-RISK for:
- Malnutrition – A recent study of malnutrition among older vets in home-based primary care found that 15% were malnourished.
- Substance Abuse – 18% of older veterans have recent substance abuse history compared to 1% of the general older population.
- PTSD – Close to 17% of veterans had PTSD emerge for the first time later in life. The emergence of PTSD symptoms in late life (after retirement age) has been noted to correlate with the onset of dementia.
- Multiple Conditions – Older veterans are 25% more likely than nonveterans to report experiencing two or more chronic conditions.
- Suicide – Older veterans account for 58% of veteran suicide deaths in a recent Suicide Data Report
CARING for our community’s veterans
At ameriCARE Pittsburgh, we have worked hard to understand the needs of our veterans. We respect and appreciate their willingness to serve our country and seek to provide the best care possible. Whether returning from combat with new health or mobility challenges, or reaching old age and needing additional help, our team is here to provide dignified, respectful care.
Together, we can help our veterans stay happier@home while leading independent, meaningful lives.
Hygiene Assistance
Bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing, and other personal hygiene tasks can be difficult to manage with limited ability due to aging or disability. Our compassionate caregivers are trained to provide these services with respect and dignity.
Meal Preparation
Our caregivers can help prepare meals, shop for groceries, monitor dietary restrictions, and provide assistance in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes, having a home-cooked meal without having to fix it themselves is just what the client needed.
Light Housekeeping
Caring for a household can feel overwhelming to those managing disability or illness. Our trained caregivers can help with daily tasks like laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and more so our clients can focus on healing.
Exercise & Recreation
Physical activity is a great way to connect with others, enjoy the outdoors, and improve mental health. Whether it’s a walk up and down the driveway or assistance with physical therapy exercises, our caregivers can help your loved one stay active in their day-to-day lives.
Running Errands
If you are unable to drive or walk due to disability, injury, or age, our caregivers can assist with tasks like grocery shopping, medication pick-up, maintaining personal appointments, and more.
Medical Appointment Support
Our caregivers often accompany our clients to their medical appointments to help them navigate any information or instructions provided by their doctor.
Companionship
Our caregivers approach engagement through gentle and positive encouragement. We facilitate meaningful activities to help our clients socialize, let off steam, and recover successfully.
Injury Prevention
Our caregivers are proactive in preventing harmful falls or other injuries by maintaining a clean environment, removing tripping hazards, helping our clients with mobility, and keeping the environment as safe as possible.
Medication Reminders
Managing age, disability, or injury often means dealing with complex medication schedules and dosages. Our caregivers make sure our clients take the appropriate amount of medication right when they need it.
Pet or Service Animal Care
If limitations from disability or old age inhibit our veteran clients from helping their pets or service animals, we can step in! We’ll help with dog walking, feeding schedules, transportation and assistance with vet appointments, and pet hygiene to keep both owner and pet happy and healthy.
respite care for family CAREGIVERS
At ameriCARE Pittsburgh, we understand that family caregivers play a crucial role in the support systems of our veterans and we want to support you, too. Our trained caregivers are available to provide flexible respite care while you rest and recharge.
how can we help you or the VETERAN in your life?
our non-medical, in-home CAREGIVERS can help!
Help is within reach. Tell us a little bit about your needs using the form below or give us a call at (412) 730-3334 to get started on a customized CARE plan.
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