She Thought She Understood Dementia. Then She Experienced It
For six years, Jan Donnell has helped care for her 90-year-old mother, who is living with dementia at home. Like many family caregivers, Jan understood that dementia affects memory. She knew the challenges that come with doctor’s appointments, changing routines, and the emotional ups and downs of caring for someone you love. What she didn’t […]
Support for Dementia Family Caregivers: Finding Help, Connection and Confidence
Caring for a loved one living with dementia can be one of the most meaningful — and most difficult — experiences a family faces. Many dementia family caregivers find themselves overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted and unsure where to turn for help. At Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, we understand that no one is truly prepared for the dementia […]
Sharing Expertise on a Global Stage
Carrie Chiusano Presents at International Dementia Conference For more than 40 years, Carrie Chiusano has dedicated her career to improving the lives of older adults through compassionate, evidence-based dementia care. This June, she had the opportunity to share that expertise with an international audience at the Global Conference on Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases (DAPD-2025), […]
Southmont Team Member Receives State Award for Caregivers
PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE NETWORK TEAM MEMBER RECEIVES STATE AWARD FOR CAREGIVERS Brad Davis at Southmont Skilled Nursing Community in Washington PA Honored Brad Davis, a longtime Certified Nursing Aide at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network’s Washington Campus, received the Direct Caregiver of the Year award as part of the LeadingAge PA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. This award recognizes […]
Woodside Place of Washington Resident Finishes 10,000th Puzzle
Jim Herriott, 83, shows that people living with dementia can do amazing things. He recently completed his 10,000th word search puzzle. On Friday, friends and family celebrated his achievement at Woodside Place of Washington, a dementia care community run by Presbyterian SeniorCare Network where he lives. “It keeps me busy,” Jim said, wearing a big […]