Services that we provide

Long term plans
Like everyone else, PCSN has a plan.   In the future, PCSN will assign volunteers to caregivers offering 2-hour windows of support a week to be used at the caregiver’s discretion.  We will aso offer financial planning to teach caregivers how to sustain their lifestyle and the lifestyle of their charges in the face of illness and long-term health needs.

Services that we provide for caregivers:
Online chat support
        Talk to health professionals and other caregivers on topics related to 
        caregiving.  In order to participate in chat sessions you must register on the   
        website.  You will need to log in for each chat.
        Please go to the WELCOME section to register. 
        Check our calendar for chat times.  If you have a suggestion for a chat topic or  
        would like to request another time slot, please email us    
        at katharinefitzgerald@pittsburghcsn.org
          
Skills seminars on caregiving issues.  These seminars will be taught by community experts including physicians, lawyers, health educators, and social workers.
        Upcoming topics include:
        “Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, and Wills”
        “Communication Between Caregivers and Health Professionals”
        “Family Health History and Lifestyle Management”
        “Navigating the Healthcare System:  What to do When a Loved One Enters Care”
        “Understanding Medicare Benefits”
        “How to Ask for Help; How to Get Help When Asking Is Not Enough”
        "Transitions of Care for Those with Special Needs"

Check back to the site for seminar dates, location and other details.  If you have a suggestion for a seminar topic, please send an email and let us know.

Online resources
        Caregiver Support Network Community Sharing Page
        If you have a tip for another caregiver, use this section to share it with
        our caregiving community. 
                 Note: To be able to share information you will need to log in.
        Community connections
        Check out our links to other organizations and web pages.
        Education
        Check back for web updates as we add information sheets to help you!