Community services for all types of needs.

You want to live in your own home, but you also need some help to do it. Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of options that allow you to remain independent, as well as safe, healthy, social and supported.

Home Health Care & Hospice

Perhaps you’re recovering from an illness or injury. Or you need regular help at home. Or you require palliative or end-of-life care. Through the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) and BeHome Partners™, we can provide the help you need, in the comfort of your own home. Serving people in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer and northwest Westmoreland counties, these trusted organizations are known for their compassion, innovation and expertise. Core services include:

  • In-home hospice
  • Palliative care with specialized nurses
  • Cardiac and Heart Failure Care (CHF) using telemonitoring
  • Cancer care and oncology
  • Transitions programs
  • Diabetes care
  • Post-operative and wound care and treatment
  • Mental health nursing
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapy
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Social work assistance
  • Customizable, hourly in-home programs
  • Assistance with personal care
  • Light housekeeping, shopping and meal prep
  • Geriatric care management

These services are offered through:

VNA, Home Health and Hospice & BeHome Partners™

Butler, PA

Outpatient Therapy

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with a chronic health condition or trying to prevent injury, your health care team may recommend you receive outpatient therapy. We make it easy to get the care you need, with on-site programs, including:

Our therapy programs can assist with:

  • Orthopedic conditions and arthritis
  • Neurologic disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, balance and dizziness
  • Assessment of mobility and adaptive equipment
  • Pain management
  • Home safety and fall prevention
  • Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Hand and upper extremity dysfunction
  • Swallowing difficulty
  • Communication and voice problems
  • Low vision training
  • Self-care deficits
  • Lymphedema

For more information call 724-452-3492 or email outpatienttherapy@lutheranseniorlife.org

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These services are offered at:

St. John Specialty Care Center

Easily accessible from 279 or 19

Abundant Life Center

Zelienople, PA

Adult Day Care

Our adult day care programs give seniors living at home the opportunity to get out and spend time with others. Participants enjoy activities such as exercise classes, educational presentations, entertainment, pet visits and more. Programs also include:

  • Nursing services
  • Medication administration
  • Bathing assistance in a safe, ADA-compliant setting
  • Personal care assistance in private, handicapped-accessible bathrooms
  • Coordination of rehab services (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
  • Healthy breakfast, lunch and snack
  • Podiatry and salon services

These services are offered at:

Valley Care, Ambridge

345 Maplewood Ave.

Passavant Community My Day Out Program

Abundant Life Center

Senior Centers

We offer two vibrant senior centers, run by the Lutheran Service Society. Designed for adults over 50 who want to have fun, stay healthy and be active, these centers provide most activities at no charge, although donations are welcome. Participants can enjoy the following:

  • Nutritious lunches
  • Classes and workshops (exercise, dance, arts & crafts, computers, wellness)
  • Group trips
  • Flu shots
  • Farmer’s Market vouchers
  • Safe driving classes
  • Income tax assistance
  • Apprise Health Insurance counseling

These services are offered at:

PrimeTime Senior Center

Center at the Mall

VieCare LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly)

Helping seniors remain independent and safe in their homes.

             

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Ready to get started? For more information contact the location nearest you.

LIFE Armstrong
724-545-8000
lifeinfo@lutheranseniorlife.org

LIFE Beaver
724-378-5400
lifeinfo@lutheranseniorlife.org

LIFE Butler
724-287-5433
lifeinfo@lutheranseniorlife.org

LIFE Lawrence
724-657-8800
lifeinfo@lutheranseniorlife.org

VieCare LIFE is provided and funded through a unique agreement with Medicare and Medicaid.

Envisage™ Long-Term Care Plan

If you envision a future of living independently in the home you love without being a burden to your family and friends, Envisage may be right for you.

Envisage is a smart option for long-term planning for adults age 60+ that lets you anticipate your future needs and plan for them now.

Envisage can help you:

  • Stay living independently
  • Age securely in the place you call home
  • Focus on your health and wellness
  • Protect your assets for bigger and better things
  • Provide coverage for future and long-term care needs
  • Minimize the caregiving burden on your family and friends

Envisage is brought to you from your leaders in aging services, Lutheran SeniorLife and Presbyterian SeniorCare Network.

To learn more about Envisage and see if it’s right for you, visit www.envisage.org

envisage

Envisage services are available in the following counties:

envisage counties

Meals on Wheels

Adults of all ages can receive Meals on Wheels for nutrition, safety, and convenience. Each meal delivery includes a friendly smile and a wellness check, which—especially for our elderly and differently-abled participants—alleviates isolation and provides peace of mind.

Services include:

  • Up to 14 meals delivered each week
  • Wellness check
  • Meals delivered at serving temperature upon request

For more information call 724-774-0292.

The United Way of Beaver County proudly supports Meals on Wheels.

These services are offered at:

Lutheran Service Society

Adoption and Foster Care

If you’re a family that is interested in adopting or fostering a child, you can find the help you need through the Lutheran Service Society. With 100 years of experience in western Pennsylvania, this organization is licensed and ready to support you in your journey of adopting domestic infants, older American children, children with special needs and international children. Services include:

  • Guiding families through the adoption process with a free orientation
  • Providing support services after placement
  • Offering comprehensive training and important resources
  • Post permanency support for families experiencing difficulties
  • Child preparation
  • Child and family profile development

These services are offered at:

Lutheran Service Society, Adoption and Foster Care

SilverSmart™ Technology

The SilverSmartTM program is all about seniors utilizing technology to remain independent, safe, healthy and connected.

Some SilverSmartTM Technology items include:

  • Amplified phones, large-button phones, closed captioned phones for better communication
  • Personal sound amplifiers, voice amplifiers to improve socialization
  • Fire prevention systems, digital door views and signalers for safety
  • Magnifiers and automated devices to assist with hobbies
  • Monitors, sensors, telecommunication devices for medical assistance

For more information call (724) 452-3619 or email sharon.whalen@lutheranseniorlife.org.

These services are offered at:

Passavant Community

Minutes off I-79 Evans City exit

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