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
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
Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 6, May 6, 2020 Open Your Heart to a Senior Senior citizens or people with disabilities, who are unable to grocery shop due to health concerns during the COVID-19 situation, may contact Open Your Heart to a Senior through the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania … Read more
Hope Grows Therapeutic Respite Activity2nd Wednesday of every month10:00-11:30 a.m.183 Shafer Road, Moon Township, PA 15108Excluding April 8. Each month offers a different activity! Everyone is invited to enjoy a short break while experiencing a new craft or art project, learning about essential oils, participating in guided meditation, or other restorative activity. There may be … Read more
Need a ride to a medical appointment in Beaver County? One option for getting there is Faith in Action of Beaver County. The interfaith ministry taps religious volunteers to provide rides for adults ages 60 and older who need to get to the doctor and to medical appointments. The ride service has been up and … Read more
The Beaver County Office on Aging Ombudsman Department graduated a new PEER class on June 20 at Elmcroft of Chippewa Personal Care Home. Graduates and their guests were treated to an Italian buffet from Guiseppe’s Tuscany Grill. The graduates are Jill Smith, Jane Marshall, Helen Berovich, Helen Venick, Ray Crissman, Gwen Shiel, Joan Stratton, Merry … Read more