Recently, our Facebook page reached 5000 likes. Thank you to all our friends that made this possible This year will mark our 27 years of publishing. We are working on our June Pittsburgh Senior News, our 2020-2021 Beaver County Senior Resource Guide and a July Beaver County Senior News, print issue. As soon as deliveries … Read more
Food Insecurity and Related Health Problems Surge in Pandemic By: Taylor Andres, UPMC May 5, 2020 “Food insecurity is a problem that is widespread across the nation and in Allegheny County. It goes hand-in-hand with poverty, which is a significant risk factor for food insecurity,” said Daniel Salahuddin, M.D., M.P.H., a third-year resident in the … Read more
Share Your Stories Stories build community and connect us even when we can’t be physically together. Recalling adventures with childhood friends, that family weekend at the beach, a teacher who helped guide your life, or how you learned you would become a grandparent—all of those stories connect you with your past and the people who … Read more
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Many of us are struggling with social distancing, but it can be exceptionally challenging for older adults, people who live alone, those with health issues, and even new parents. Taking just a few minutes to call, leave a handwritten note, or have a short visit (from a safe distance) … Read more
Thanks Gallagher Home Healthcare for sharing the beautiful Welcome May document
Visit Pittsburgh Did you know the first smiley emoticon was created in Pittsburgh? ? Or that we have three rivers and the National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo? ? WOW your next e-learning session or virtual meeting with an interesting fact that makes Pittsburgh special! Find out more here ? https://bit.ly/2VL3f2F #LovePGH … Read more
National Volunteer Caregiving Network · It’s National Volunteer Week. Please show extra appreciation for all our volunteer caregivers this week! They show kindness and compassion for our loved ones and we should do the same for them. This week take the time to tell a volunteer how much you appreciate them. #volunteercaregiving #faithinactionvolunteers #nationalvolunteercaregivers #localvolunteercaregiving … Read more
FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH, A PERFECT TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE By Tom Winschel Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA April is Financial Literacy Month, a month focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan, and we have … Read more
Is the Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals (HDM) program still operating? Yes, the HDM program is fully operational and new referrals for HDM are being taken through Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging SeniorLine at 412-350-5460. Currently, the Home delivered Meal program is delivering frozen meals. Delivery days of … Read more
FEC offers free professional financial counseling to Pittsburgh residents The times we find ourselves in have many of us feeling uncertain about our financial situation, especially when it comes to our retirement savings. That is why the free service being offered by the Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is more important than ever. The FEC … Read more