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

US veterans experience visiting the war memorials in Washington, DC

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

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

Foster Grandparent Program honors volunteers at annual luncheon

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

Senior-Focused Program on the Port Authority

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