LIFE Pittsburgh

Living Independently at Home

Thousands of Allegheny County seniors - including the delicate and matured - are able to live on their own but simply need some type of assistance from time to time.

The fact is there are seniors in nursing homes that simply don't have to be there. At the same time, there are seniors living at home that aren't receiving the basic medical attention, nutrition and social interaction they need for good health.

LIFE Pittsburgh is a community-based alternative to nursing home care. We assist older adults in maintaining quality and autonomy in their lives by supporting the family unit within the context of a holistic and faith-based approach to medical and social services.

LIFE Pittsburgh provides guidance for the older adult who wishes to remain in their own home, but who has health problems that prohibit their ability to safely do so. Traditional and non-traditional services are combined to support the individual and to encourage an independent lifestyle. Services are individually tailored, resulting in a flexible yet comprehensive medical and supportive plan of care. 

Through the LIFE Pittsburgh program, delicate and matured seniors can remain in their own homes and receive a coordinated plan of care that enables them to maintain their independence and enjoy a safe and active life in the community.

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Independent Seniorcare Wherever You Are...All Day, Every Day

Created through a partnership between Lutheran Affiliated Services and Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, LIFE-Pittsburgh is part of a nationwide program by which the delivery of care follows the individual no matter where they are - at home, at the Day Health Center, at a nursing facility or in the hospital. Once enrolled in the program, LIFE-Pittsburgh's care and social service staff closely track the participant's health, activities and medical progress. This comprehensive plan of care enables LIFE-Pittsburgh to monitor the participant around the clock, 365 days a year.

Our goal is to provide services that enable seniors to remain in the community. However, if it is no longer feasible to meet your needs within the community, we have nursing facilities in our network to most effectively meet your needs. We will continue to closely monitor you and the care you receive. This option will be reviewed and considered with you and your family, if the need occurs.