Caregiving most often becomes a role in life when a loved one experiences a major health event, such as a heart attack, stroke or accident.… Read more
Category: aging
Don’t Forget to Care for the Caregiver
In October 2015, Scott Harrison’s wife, Barbara Harrison, was diagnosed with stage 1, level 3 uterine cancer. Her cancer was aggressive, leading to a hysterectomy… Read more
UPMC Palliative Care Volunteer Shares her Experiences
UPMC’s Cyndy Patton sat down with Elaine Patalski, a volunteer with the UPMC Palliative and Support Institute, and Ed Lewis, a bereavement and spiritual coordinator… Read more
Pitt Program Combats Mild Cognitive Impairment with Music and Art
Women and men with mild cognitive impairment have a new resource in Pittsburgh with the recently established Brain Training and Exercise (BRiTE) mind and body… Read more
Honoring Our Veterans
Today, we honor our veterans who have courageously served in the armed forces. As a tribute to their service, below are tales of service from… Read more