In-Home Service, Non-Medical Care Providers in Allegheny County
Even as we grow older and potentially have to deal with challenging healthcare issues, we still want to remain confident and comfortable in our own homes. Private duty home care is a type of non-medical home care service that enables older adults to do just that.
In-Home Service, Non-Medical Care can include:
• meal preparation
• personal care
• light housekeeping
• grocery shopping
• local transportation
• laundry
• medication reminders
Services can be rendered on either a short- or long-term basis right in your residence. Fees vary so contact the individual provider for rates and payment information.
In-Home Service, Non-Medical Care Providers in Allegheny County
Care at Home
(724) 339-1117
ComForcare Senior Services
(412) 521-4700
Eastern Area Adult Services
(412) 829-9250 x 130
Gallagher Home Care Services
(412) 279-2257
JFCS Caregiver Connection
(800) 973-1841
This is not a comprehensive list.
“Personal Directions for Quality Living” Form
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care has a useful form called “My Personal Directions for Quality Living” that can be used by anyone for their personal directed care. The form encourages communication between those who might need care and those who provide care. The form lists 14 categories where (potential) care receivers can write in their wishes. Fill out the form, sign and date it, and give a copy to your family so they can share it, as the need arises, with your caregivers. The form can be downloaded at theconsumervoice.org/uploads/files/family-member/My-Personal-Directions-Blank-Format.pdf.
Following are the 14 categories listed on the form:
• I want my caregivers to know
• the way I like to awaken and begin my day
• the way I relax and prepare to sleep at night
• activities I enjoy
• things I would like to have in my room
• foods that I enjoy for comfort and fun
• things I do not like
• I become anxious when
• things that calm or soothe me
• things that make me laugh
• religious preference
• at the end of my life I would like
• for more information about me, please talk to
• other