Elderly Parents And Adult Children Say: 
We Are Like Family

Professional Caregiving Advice That Maximizes
Independence and Quality of Life

Allegheny Geriatric Consultants looks for the inherent strengths in each elderly parent or family member, resulting in several advantages.

First, Allegheny Geriatric Consultants emphasizes an innovative, interactive psychological approach to caregiving that can improve your elderly parent’s self esteem, maximize his/her independence and enhance his/her quality of life so that an elderly mother or father feels life is worth living rather than merely existing… no matter how difficult or ill he/she may be.

In fact, our clients tell us that in some cases the turn-around in behavior and mood is so extraordinary that their once-depressed, not-interested-in-living elderly parent, now wants to enjoy life to its fullest and even volunteer to help others feel good about living, too.

Every individual has unique “life experiences” and strengths. Rather than focus solely on deficits, we explore areas where your elderly family member can feel self confidence and success. We help recapture those memories that brought meaning and purpose to your elderly mom or dad’s life, as well as addressing their physical and psychological problems.

In effect, we help elderly parents connect to a time when they were independent and strong. By recapturing the good memories, elderly family members, like yours, are encouraged to think more positively, taking up new or old interests, or perhaps lending a helping hand to others.

Take for example, one middle-aged lady, mid-50s, who was depressed, anxious and had little sense of self worth or accomplishment. In fact, at the time we met her, she could barely survive on her own.  As a result of her progress while working with her, this woman now volunteers on occasion at a retirement home.

Another elderly woman in her late 80s, was unable to care for herself. AGC arranged to have meals-on-wheels and a nurse come to her house for personal care assistance.  We worked with her to maximize her self esteem and feel that life was worth living.  As a result, she’s been volunteering at a local church for the last four years folding Sunday bulletins.

A third client, an elderly man in his 70s, showed early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.  His wife’s goal was to keep him active. We agreed, and after doing a little creative research into his history and interests—and using some confidence building techniques, AGC sent him back to nursery school—as a volunteer, that is.

After working with Allegheny Geriatric Consultants for only a short time, clients often tell us they are truly impressed with the remarkable results we have achieved with their elderly spouse, their elderly parents or a family member.

Professional Caregiving Advice During
Emergency Room Visits and Hospitalization

We are here for your elderly parents or family in any emergency when you can’t be there. Sometimes we will be in the emergency room all night if necessary… not only as a companion through what might be a frightening ordeal…but also as the professional caregiver who acts as their advocate, communicates with the physicians, identifies next steps and reports back to you with details and findings.

We understand the hospital maze, the medical terminology and the secrets to cutting through the red tape that can turn a hospital visit into a confusing, petrifying experience for your elderly parent. We’ll be there for your elderly mother or father during pre-operative preparations—sometimes the most frightening time. We’ll be there for post-op stays, too.

Most importantly, Allegheny Geriatric Consultants will keep a watchful eye on the situation. This includes monitoring the timeliness and dosage of medications, the sanitary conditions of the room and watching that hospital aides wash their hands before touching your elderly parent, to prevent spreading flu and other contagious illnesses. You can count on us to keep a mindful eye on your elderly parent during hospitalization.