Allegheny County

Orthopaedics What Is Gout? Know the Signs and Risk Factors Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care February 4, 2020 Share this on: Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes pain, redness, stiffness, and swelling in your joints. More than 8 million people in the United States have gout. The condition usually affects one joint … Read more

Caring for an Individual with Dementia

Virtue Education Series Stages of Dementia  Join our monthly Virtue Memory Care series to learn more about the effects of Dementia in aging adults. Our monthly sessions provide a safe, confidential place to ask questions as well as gain valuable resources. This month’s session will focus on caring for an individual as they progress through … Read more

Who Do I contact-Social Security or Medicare

Social Security Column By Tom Winschel          Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA Social Security offers retirement, disability, and survivors benefits.  Medicare provides health insurance.  Because these services are often related, you may not know which agency to contact for help.  The table below can help you quickly figure out where to go.  Please share … Read more

Virtue Education Series Dementia Basics: Understanding Dementia and its Effects

 Virtue Education Series – Dementia Basics: Understanding Dementia and its Effects Join our monthly Virtue Memory Care series to learn more about the effects of Dementia in aging adults. Our monthly sessions provide a safe, confidential place to ask questions as well as gain valuable resources. This month’s session will focus on how dementia changes … Read more

$cam Jam, Tuesday, January 21 2020

$cam Jam, Tuesday, January 21 2020 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. – Temple Emanuel of South Hills 1250 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 (Registration 7:15 PM)  FREE EVENT. WIN PRIZES. PLAY FRAUD BINGO!  Learn about financial and investment scams targeting you!  Free Take-Home Resources and Guest Speakers from: PA Dept of Banking and Securities … Read more

January Lunch at Citiparks Healthy Active Living Centers

Join us for lunch in January at Citiparks Healthy Active Living Centers…Residents age 60+ (spouses under 60 are also eligible) can enjoy a nutritious lunch at Citiparks Healthy Active Living Centers. The program runs Monday through Friday. Meals are provided through a partnership with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services and the Area Agency … Read more

Allegheny County’s new Veterans Affairs Officer is passionate about helping local vets get the benefits they deserve

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

Allegheny County DA’s office fights to support victims of crime and abuse

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