By Emma FederkeilCommunications DirectorAllegheny County District Attorney’s Office Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. welcomed nearly 450 older adults to Acrisure Stadium on June 18 for the Senior Justice and Wellness Expo—the first since the 2020 pandemic. Seniors from throughout the county gathered to connect with community partners offering important resources and to … Read more
By Rebecca Barnes, Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) Coordinator, Beaver County Office on Aging Medicare Open Enrollment is quickly approaching, and all beneficiaries are encouraged to review their plan benefits. Even if you are happy with your current plan, it is important to review any changes for the coming year to ensure … Read more
By Mary Bach As we age, we sometimes become a bit more introspective. I find that to be true, as I realize that there are fewer years ahead of me than behind. My reality is that I am 81 years old, although many people say that age is just a number—in my case, a big … Read more
On June 13, the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) celebrated a remarkable milestone—its 60th anniversary—during its Annual Recognition Luncheon, held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Southpointe. The event, which gathers volunteers, community partners, and supporters, also honored Clairton Elementary School with the 2025 Good Neighbor Award for its outstanding commitment to the program and its … Read more
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has been named a recipient of the 2025 USAging Aging Innovations Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the nation for aging programs. The award, presented on July 20 at the USAging Conference, recognizes Allegheny County’s effective, people-centered response to the direct … Read more
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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 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