By Gina Mazza It’s the kind of story that we may not hear enough of these days, yet need more of—a human interest story that involves someone seeing a small need in the community and rallying others to come together to fill that need. Tina White, 56, of the South Side is a Victim Resource … Read more
By Rebecca Barnes, PA MEDI CoordinatorBeaver County Office on Aging Question: What is a PERS? Answer: A Personal Emergency Response System lets you call for help in an emergency by pushing a button 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A console box is set up with your telephone service and an emergency response … Read more
By Gina Mazza The highly anticipated opening of Circle of Friends in Conway has finally arrived! About a year after the Baden center was closed, Circle of Friends has relocated to 305 11th Street and Third Avenue in Conway. The soft opening occurred on June 1, and the center will host an official grand opening … Read more
By Gina Mazza Pennsylvania is one of only a handful of states that have been selected to create a 10-year “Master Plan” to evaluate issues facing older adults—and the Commonwealth’s Department of Aging is interested in hearing your thoughts, ideas and opinions regarding how to improve the overall quality of life for local and state … Read more
By Gina Mazza A dozen local volunteers were celebrated on June 15 at the annual recognition luncheon for the Senior Companion Program of Allegheny County—a federally funded program by AmeriCorps. As its name implies, Senior Companion matches older adult volunteers ages 55 and older with program participants ages 60 and older who would like to … Read more
Seniors often face three challenges: inadequate nutrition, isolation, and staying safe. Many are not aware that a great resource is available in Beaver County to help with all three of these things. If you are unable to prepare meals or shop for groceries due to recent surgery or a number of other reasons, Blackhawk Area … Read more
This is no April Fools’ Day joke! Our Care and Support programs are back in-person. We also have virtual options available. Make a commitment this month to nurture your understanding of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia as early detection is critical. Register at https://bit.ly/3JVw1UQ or call 800.272.3900. r PA Chapter
Ageless Wisdom is an interactive and experiential geriatric sensitivity training program. Objectives of the program are to: Identify and experience normal changes as we identify and experience changes as a result of disease and disability associated with the aging process discuss golden rules that outline strategies to manage the changes help the audience to view … Read more
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT February 18, 2021 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900 View Chapter Website Show Chapter For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and … Read more