Precision Home Care

08/21/2026

Today is World Senior Citizens Day — a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the older adults who have shaped our families, our communities, and our world.

Our seniors deserve to be treated with dignity, kindness, respect, and compassion — always. Unfortunately, elder abuse can happen behind closed doors and may take many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, or neglect.

As we celebrate the older adults in our lives, let's also remember our responsibility to look out for them and speak up when something doesn't seem right.

👵🏼 Check in on your loved ones.
❤️ Listen to them.
👀 Pay attention to changes in their behavior or circumstances.
💬 Take their concerns seriously.
🛡️ Speak up when you suspect something isn't right.

Protecting our seniors isn't just about providing care — it's about making sure they feel safe, valued, heard, and respected.

Let's celebrate our seniors today — and every day — by giving them the respect and protection they deserve.

08/20/2026

🏡 Going home after a hospital or nursing home stay?

You may have a choice in which home health or home care provider helps you recover at home. If you have worked with Precision Home Care before, or know us as a local provider you trust, ask for us by name when speaking with your case manager, social worker, or discharge planner.

Simply say: “I would like Precision Home Care involved in my care.”

Choosing a familiar provider can offer greater comfort, continuity, and peace of mind during an important transition. Remember: asking questions and sharing your preferences isn’t being difficult - it’s being your own best advocate.

Read our latest blog post to learn how to speak up about your home care choice: https://precision-hhc.com/you-have-a-choice-request-the-home-care-provider-you-know-and-trust

Going Home After a Hospital Stay? Remember: You Have a Choice in Your Home Care Provider.

08/13/2026

💚 Protecting Our Seniors. Strengthening Our Community.💙

Did you know that Precision Home Care’s Administrator, Aida Lone, has been a proud volunteer with the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance (SEAPA) for more than 13 years?

This local alliance works to raise awareness, prevent abuse, and connect older adults with the support and resources they need to live safely and with dignity.

The Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance works to:

• Raise Awareness — Educate the community about the signs and risks of elder abuse and how we can help prevent it.
• Prevent Abuse — Promote respect, safety, and dignity for older adults through education, outreach, and collaboration.
• Connect Resources — Link older adults and their families with local services and support that meet their needs.
• Advocate — Support policies and practices that protect older adults and promote their well-being.
• Collaborate — Bring together local agencies, providers, professionals, and community members to make a stronger impact.

At Precision Home Care, we believe caring for our community extends beyond the care we provide in our clients’ homes. We’re proud to support Aida’s longtime involvement with the Alliance and its important work throughout Schuylkill County.

💙 Every older adult deserves to live with respect, safety, and dignity. 💚

To learn more about the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance or find help:
📞 (570) 622-3103
🌐 www.schuylkillelderabuse.org
👉Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance - SEAPA, Inc.

08/09/2026

I hope you'll join me for a Community Resource Fair on Friday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville.

This event will bring together local organizations and service providers to connect individuals and families with valuable programs, services and resources available throughout our area.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors, ask questions and learn more about the support and opportunities available in our community.

07/30/2026

Home Care Aide – Paid Training, Flexible Schedules
Precision Home Care
Location: Schuylkill County, PA
Pay: $14.00–$15.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time and part-time | 12–40 hours per week

Make a Difference Close to Home
Are you compassionate, dependable, and looking for meaningful work? Join Precision Home Care and help local seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
We are a locally owned agency that values our caregivers and provides the training, support, and consistent assignments you need to succeed. Experienced caregivers are welcome, but no previous caregiving experience is required.

Immediate Openings
We are currently hiring caregivers in:
Lake Wynonah
Schuylkill Haven
Orwigsburg
Port Carbon
Pottsville
New Philadelphia
Long and short shifts are available, and we work to match you with clients close to home.

What You’ll Do
Provide one-on-one, non-medical care in clients’ homes
Assist with daily activities and personal care
Offer companionship and emotional support
Help clients maintain their comfort, safety, and independence
Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families

Why Caregivers Choose Precision Home Care
Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
Opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week
Consistent assignments with the same clients
Long and short shifts available
Paid training—no experience required
Paid time off
Caregiver referral bonuses
Convenient mobile app for schedules and clocking in and out
Support from a locally based team that knows its caregivers

What You’ll Need
Applicants must have:
A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
A reliable vehicle and transportation
The ability to pass a background check
Good professional or personal references
A two-step PPD tuberculosis test
A caring, dependable attitude and a desire to work with seniors

Ready to Apply?
Call (570) 968-4551 to schedule an interview.

Precision Home Care
90 N. Warren Street
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Job types: Full-time and part-time

Expected hours: 12–40 per week

Work location: In clients’ homes throughout Schuylkill County
Precision Home Care is an equal opportunity employer.

Precision Home Care provides skilled home health and non-medical home care in Schuylkill County.

07/30/2026

Every family deserves the chance to keep their loved one at home.��

For Susan, home care means her 86-year-old mother can remain surrounded by family while receiving the care she needs. But like too many Pennsylvanians, she's experiencing the reality of the caregiver shortage.

��"My 86 year old mother lives with my husband and I. Due to physical conditions and dementia she needs a lot of care. I count on the caregivers coming into our home so I can continue to work. Our seniors and our disabled want to stay with family in their homes versus going to nursing homes, but they need help. There is a severe shortage, and I believe that is due to lack of pay. There should be an increase in pay and some kind of incentive for people to want to work in these positions. Sadly, there are not enough caregivers to fill the hours and care for our loved ones. It’s unfortunate that our state continues to neglect this area that so desperately needs more funding."��-

Susan P., Daughter of Care Recipient��

Every story helps show why investing in home care matters.

🎥 Share your story: https://homecareworks.pahomecare.org/action/LS6cNWmNg

07/23/2026

📆Coming in August - Fall Prevention Workshops

*Registration required

Stay Strong. Stay Steady. Prevent Falls.
Falls are not a normal part of aging—and there are steps you can take to reduce your risk!

Join Healthy Steps for Older Adults, a FREE Fall Prevention Workshop presented by Diakon Community Services.

Workshop Dates:
Monday, August 17, Wednesday, August 19, Friday, August 21
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Location:
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 215 N. Warren Street, Orwigsburg

During this interactive workshop, you'll learn practical strategies to improve balance, prevent falls, and stay active and independent.

Registration is required.
Please call Jenny Wagner at 570-624-3017 by August 14 to reserve your spot.

Please share this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may benefit!

07/17/2026

☀️ Could the summer heat put your loved one at risk?

Extreme heat can be especially dangerous for seniors - but a few simple precautions can make all the difference.

Our latest blog shares 10 easy ways older adults can stay cool, safe, and independent - even without air conditioning.

👉 Read the full blog on the Precision Home Care website at : https://precision-hhc.com/blog/

07/16/2026

DEP declares a statewide Code Red 🔴 Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will be entering Pennsylvania’s northernmost counties and pushing into southern counties Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, creating Code Red concentrations of PM2.5.

Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Alert areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce fine particulate matter air pollution by:

- Avoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment;
- Reducing or eliminating fireplace and wood stove use; and
- Avoiding the open burning of leaves, trash, and other materials

Residents are strongly encouraged to check www.airnow.gov for current conditions in their area.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/4aYBfia

07/14/2026

Is it ever okay to "lie" to a loved one living with dementia? 💜

We deal with this often. It may feel wrong at first, but sometimes the kindest response isn't correcting them—it's meeting them where they are.

When someone is living with dementia, their brain processes information differently. Trying to convince them that they're wrong or repeatedly reminding them of painful truths can increase confusion, anxiety, and distress.

When caring for someone with dementia, remember:
💜 Enter their reality instead of forcing yours
💜 Focus on their emotions rather than the facts
💜 Choose compassion over correction