Senior and Caregiver Services Directory
The purpose of the Senior and Caregiver Services Directory is to provide guidance and direction for finding and obtaining services that promote, enhance and preserve the dignity, honor and quality of life for the senior adult member of the OPV Parishes. The Senior and Caregiver Services Directory maintains a Service Directory of approximately 200 entries that summarizes and collates all existing programs for senior adults and caregivers. These resources include local, diocesan, county, state and federal programs. Examples of programs/services identified in the directory include the following:
Category: Vision Services
Title: Blind & Vision Rehab Services of Pittsburgh
Contact Info: 1800 West Street
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 368-4400
Website: bvrspittsburgh.org
Description: Classes & training in a variety of adaptive skills & techniques for seniors & others who are visually impaired. In home instruction/community based training programs help seniors adjust, adapt & continue to live independently with vision loss. Transportation services are available.
Category: Health & Human Services
Title: Gallagher Home Health Services
Contact Info: 2644 Mosside Blvd
Suite 105
Monroeville, PA
(412) 279-7800
Website: www.gallagherhhs.com
Description: Caregivers provide personal care, prepare meals, do light housework, laundry, provide companionship. Services offered 24/7. Staff members live in the communities in which they work & are screened, bonded & supervised. Registered nurses, LPN's, physical/occupational/speech therapists, medical social workers & home health aides to patients in need.
We can direct you to agencies that provide services in the following areas: Basic needs assistance, caregiver, clubs, consumer advocacy, consumer protection and Information, daycare, drug & alcohol, employment, equipment lending, financial, funeral, health and human services, home repair/maintenance/safety, housing, long term care, meals, medical and personal care/disabilities, safety for seniors, speech/hearing, transportation, utility assistance, vision services, volunteering and wellness.
Senior and Caregiver Services Directory implements a concierge concept, that is, a member of the committee will provide direction and information to the senior parishioner or caregiver. We will
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Senior and Caregiver Services Directory
Carl Vitalbo…………………………...412-798-9147