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
More than 65 percent of older adults take three or more prescription medications per day, and keeping track of it all can be stressful. Cognitive changes as we age—including dementia, mild cognitive impairment, side effects of medications or an illness, depression, and metabolic and/or endocrine problems—may cause an older adult to forget to take their … Read more
Going to the bathroom is a daily necessity that most of us take for granted. What happens if you can no longer get on and off the toilet with ease? Most standard height toilets are low to the ground. Whether due to hip, knee, back or leg problems or even being overweight, performing this common … Read more
Eating is not only an enjoyable experience but a necessity for health and wellbeing. Certain conditions like arthritis, stroke, tremors and general weakness may make it difficult for a person to participate in this important daily activity. Difficulty with eating may cause a person to eat less than they need for healthy nutrition, may limit … Read more
Getting in and out of a car can be a challenging activity for some people. General weakness, poor balance, and stiff or painful joints can make it difficult to safely sit down and rise from the car’s seat. Often, the design of the car itself provides no stable options for hand support. Because of this … Read more