Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA
Sarah Boden is an independent health journalist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Lead is especially harmful to children because they are developing, so knowing potential exposure sources provides a first layer of protection. -
People with hoarding disorder can endanger themselves and their communities if left untreated. An Irwin nonprofit is stepping up to offer support. -
Toward the end of November, scammers try to leverage a Medicare deadline to pressure older people and caregivers into disclosing sensitive information like Social Security numbers. -
When Pa. nursing homes close, families and communities have to fill the gaps. Advocates for older adults warn that more closures loom if structural funding and staffing issues aren’t solved. -
Abortion doulas help patients navigate the possible pain, discomfort, and emotions that arise when ending a pregnancy, along with the logistical hurdles they might face in seeking care. -
Caregiving is not a major issue in the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick, but it is one that matters to many Pennsylvanians. Here’s where they stand. -
Child care researchers and providers recommend expecting parents begin searching for programs early and use Pennsylvania’s statewide rating system, among other tools. -
Demographic data on caregiving in Pennsylvania show some of the pay, gender, and health factors that influence the quality of care. -
At stroke camps, staff and volunteers help participants find community and reprieve during recovery. Survivors and their caregivers alike attend. -
Older adults benefit from volunteer care that keeps them in familiar settings, which help them maintain comfort, autonomy, and finances as they age.
