Powerful Tools for Caregivers will help you become more confident with your role as a caregiver. Six free class sessions held once a week are led by certified, experienced class leaders. As the series progresses, the six classes build on each other. The classes are sponsored by Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging. Class #1: … 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
If you are a caregiver and would like to have support from others who are going through a similar situation with caretaking a loved one, there are several places in Allegheny County where you can go to get this support and learn to take good care of yourself, as well. Plum Community Center Over at … Read more
As the publisher of Pittsburgh Senior News, I typically prefer to stay behind the scenes, doing my part to help older adults in our community. When I come across a program that may not be widely known and that I know will benefit my readers, I want to share it. Recently I discovered a program … Read more
It’s fairly well known that Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of older adults in the entire county. A 2014 report (“The State of Aging in Allegheny County”) showed that approximately 34 percent of older adults in the county live alone. It also found that approximately half of individuals age 75 and older … Read more
When it comes to safety and crime prevention, Deputy S. Jason Tarap of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office is a tireless advocate on the subject. He has dedicated a career to making sure county residents are highly educated on the topic—particularly, older adults. “After 25 years in this job, I’m still passionate about our citizens … 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
A couple of years ago, Allegheny County resident Patrick S. had a brief hospital stay then was discharged from a local hospital after struggling with early onset dementia. Patrick was aware of his health situation and, for the most part, knew how to handle his condition, but once he was back in his own home, everyday … Read more
AgeWell Pittsburgh—a partnership of Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS), the Jewish Community Center (JCC) and the Jewish Association on Aging (JAA)—aims to help seniors continue living independently while receiving support and maintaining connections to the community. Recognizing and valuing older adults’ community contributions and the gift of sharing their stories is at the heart … Read more
Given a choice, most seniors would prefer to remain living at home as they age. But doing so oftentimes requires support from the community in terms of care, resources and more. Luckily, a local organization called the Center for Community Resources, Inc.—or, CCR—makes obtaining these resources as easy as possible. “We are committed to making … Read more