By Joanne McDermitt, APPRISE Coordinator, Beaver County Office on Aging Question: What is open enrollment? Answer: This is the time of year that Medicare recipients can change their Advantage medical and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare recipients can change from Original Medicare to an Advantage Plan or switch from one Advantage Plan to another. … Read more…
Pictured: Allegheny County’s Veterans Affairs Officer Dwight Boddorf While serving a combat tour in Iraq as a United States Marine with the 2nd LAR based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dwight Boddorf of Bellevue Borough was seriously wounded by a roadside bomb. “I got pretty severely hurt and suffered significant injuries to my skull … Read more…
It was a poignant moment. One of the 40 US veterans—who all traveled together on October 3 to Washington, DC—slowly approached the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial. In his pocket was a crumpled scrap of paper. Written on it were the names of the comrades who’d served alongside him. Nearing the wall, he caught sight of … Read more…
By District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. Pictured: District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. The most recent crime statistics show that more than 12,000 cases of fraud were reported throughout Allegheny County in 2018, costing more than $8 million in losses. This year, it’s estimated that more than 5,200 cases of abuse will be reported—all … Read more…
Front: Lillian Rainey, Margaret Cox, Mary Clark, Lucile BrownBack: Noelle Malstrom, FGP Director Rebecca Maletto-Cornell, Hazel Lewis, FGP Coordinator, Shelby Parisse, FGP Assistant Lauren Balot, Platoria Featherstone, WFS Director Community, Programs and Support Julie Cawoski and Iris Glunt The Foster Grandparent Program held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon in June at the Hilton Garden Inn … Read more…
It all began in 1960 with a long snap behind the line of scrimmage. That year, Joe Willie Namath, a senior at Beaver Falls High School, ultimately punted his Tigers to a WPIAL state championship. Years later, he would “guarantee” a Super Bowl III victory for the New York Jets, accomplish a stellar 13-year NFL … Read more…
Learn more about AgeWell services at a presentation. Seniors will learn what services will help them stay in their home, and adult children will learn where they can get help when they suddenly become caregivers for their parents.
Learn all about the programs and services that the Port Authority offers Allegheny County seniors. Have questions? Being them with you too! Date: Tuesday, September 24 Time: 1 – 2 p.m. Location: UPMC McKeesport 1500 5th Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132 Room: D-Mansfield Patient Education Conference Room (Near valet parking and outpatient registration) To RSVP for this … Read more…
By Melissa Murray Thank you to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for allowing Pittsburgh Senior News to reprint this article Tucked away in the kitchen of Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, you’ll find Debbie Coleman. She spends her days there in the summer, Monday through Friday, making sure the children in her community … Read more…
