Caregiving; Today and the Future

Hello and thank you for visiting,


Change, change, change...that is one thing you can count on.  Here at Family Caregivers Network we have experienced good change.  We have moved our offices to a new location.  Only a few doors away from where we were located we have moved to a larger space to accomadate our growth.  We are now located at 901 Main Street, Suite A. Pennsburg, PA.  As we celebrate 12 years in business we have seen so much change for our families and the communities we service.  The recession has been hard on all of us but expecially hard on our elders who live on fixed incomes.  Elders cut back on the most basic needs; food, medications, heat, etc.  Elders are already fragile with health issues so to cut back on these basic needs makes them to be more vulnerable to medical issues and  repeated hospitalizations.

Here at Family Caregivers we recognize the difficulties of the aging population and their caregivers.  Stop by our office or give us to call for information about how we can ease your stress and improve the life of your loved one.   Most family caregivers do not take time for themselves because they are so involved with the care of their loved ones.  We are an Advocate for you.  Through our Community Education,  Support Groups, and In-Home Care we assist in finding the right help you need.   Call us at 1-866-539-7515.   Our mission and philosophy... we believe all individuals have true worth and should live their life with maximum independence.  We do just that, we Maintain Your Independance, Keep Families Together, and Improve One's Quality of Life.

With warm regards


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Gerry Fioriglio RN, BS

Owner/President

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Medication Management

Did you know that medication errors are the second leading cause for hospitalizations in the elderly? 

If you missed the webinar on Medication Safety last month click on the link below to listen to the audio offered through the National Family Caregivers Association. 

1.  You will learn about the most likely medication problems that occur for patients.

2.  What you can do to minimize risks with medications

3.  And the right questions to ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. 

Safe and Sound Medication Management Techniques.

 

 

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OPERATORIf you have questions that can't wait go to our contact page and speak with one of our staff members "live" through our live chat.  No need to sign up with anything.  Just ask your questions.  We are here to answer them for you. 

Just click on "Operator"...

I look forward to speaking with you.

   

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Home Care Solutions

Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, in Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton County

PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE:
Private duty services are provided to clients in need of essential healthcare. We offer Homemakers, Companions, Live-in's, and Certified Nurse Aides, as well as Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses.

ELDERCARE MANAGEMENT:
Our highly trained Geriatric Care Managers skillfully assess the needs of aging loved ones, then advise and direct families in regards to health, social, and supportive services. We can be the eyes and ears for long distance families.

STAFFING:
Are you a nursing home, assisted living, or home health agency in need of additional staff to maintain your quality of care? We can provide you with both the professional and the non-professional to help complement you staffing needs.

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH:
We provide families with the education and tools to better understand how to care for their loved ones. Our bimonthly newsletter with current healthcare topics is available to everyone.

SUPPORT GROUPS:
Our trained professionals help caregivers and families address caregiving issues. Through open discussion groups you can "air" your fears and obtain the support you need to continue caring for your loved one.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:
To help maintain the safety of individuals our Personal Medical Alert Systems and Automated Medication Delivery Systems provide peace of mind for families when your loved one is alone.  We also provide Safety Belts as well as other transfer equipment that may be needed to assist in the care of loved ones. We can help you with all of your medical equipment needs in Montgomery, Upper Bucks, Southern Lehigh, and Berks County areas.

SENIOR HOME MAINTANENCE:
With experience technicians we provide additional safety services such as; installing safety grab bars in bathroom, build ramps for wheelchair use, security lighting, modify homes to be ADA Handicap Accessible, as well as outside spring clean-up, trim shubs and lawns, plus many other services.

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