The Pines Senior Living & Memory Care Blog

When Is It No Longer Safe For An Aging Parent To Live Alone?

by pinesadmin | August 1, 2024 | Memory Care & Alzheimer's | 0 Comments

Seniors living in Northeast Pennsylvania can relate to the fact that getting old is no fun! Even worse is watching our parents age. It can be painful to see the decline of once vibrant and strong fathers who weaken and slow, or quick-witted and sharp mothers who become confused and easily flustered.

Top Reasons that Senior Residents Move to Senior Living

by pinesadmin | June 20, 2024 | Memory Care & Alzheimer's | 0 Comments

Since our local family built and opened The Pines Senior Living and Memory Care to serve our neighbors of Clarks Summit, we have had thousands of seniors who have lived with us. Many are surprised to learn the various reasons that motivated residents to live at our community, and more are surprised to hear residents say that they should have moved in sooner.

Common Misconceptions About Senior Living

by pinesadmin | April 2, 2024 | Memory Care & Alzheimer's | 0 Comments

For many seniors and families living managing care for their elders in Scranton and the surrounding area, moving into a senior living community is a tough decision.

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Additional Senior Living and Memory Care Resources for Clarks Summit Elder Care

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

The Lackawanna County Department of Human Services administers services and engages with the older adult constituents of Lackawanna County through the Area Agency on Aging.

Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging

The LuzerneCounty Department of Human Services administers services and engages with the older adult constituents of Luzerne County through the Area Agency on Aging.

Lifestyles over 50

A directory and resources for those managing care and aging issues in eastern Pennsylvania

PALA Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association

PALA provides education, unity, advocacy and interaction a full time undertaking with our sole purpose of raising awareness through education of the public, private, regulatory and legislative sectors.

Pennsylvania Department of Aging

These services include home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, health and wellness services, personal assistance, senior community centers, Medicare enrollment counseling, transportation, job training, elder abuse prevention, PACE prescription assistance and more.

Power Stair Lifts

Installation, repair, and service for stair lifts, ramps, and other home and commercial accessibility products.

South Mountain Memory Care

For families to our south in the Lehigh Valley, SMMC is a dedicated memory care community for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related cognitive impairment.

Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

The Wayne County Department of Human Services administers services and engages with the older adult constituents of Wayne County through the Area Agency on Aging.

Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging

The Wyoming County Department of Human Services administers services and engages with the older adult constituents of Wyoming County through the Area Agency on Aging.

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info@thepinescs.com

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1300 Morgan Highway

Clarks Summit, PA 18411
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