Allegheny County
Nearly 600 older adults “Engage at Any Age” to celebrate Older Americans Month
Nationally, Older Americans Month celebrated the theme of “Engage at Any Age” last month. Nearly 600 people born before 1958 engaged in grand fashion at the Annual Senior Justice and Wellness Expo, hosted by Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala, Jr. The Circuit Center on Pittsburgh’s South Side, home of the IBEW District #5, … Read more
Local senior exhibits “art with a social conscience” at Three Rivers Arts Festival
If you’re heading out to the Three Rivers Arts Festival this month, don’t miss strolling by Booth Number 32 in Gateway Plaza. From June 1 through 5 (the festival runs through the 10th), you will find the amazing art of Ruth Richardson, 92, of Carnegie. Incredibly, Ruth has been exhibiting at the festival since the … Read more
Local senior offers fun, easy dance exercise program
Many of us have the desire to lose a few pounds or just have more energy and vitality, and we know that a combination of good nutrition and exercise is the ticket. Yet it’s so easy to slack on the exercise part because it’s hard, expensive or we just don’t know what to do. Roland … Read more
Senior volunteer honored at United Way’s Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Awards
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania recently held its fifth Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Awards to celebrate corporate partners and individuals who have made an outstanding commitment to helping those in need through volunteerism. This year, United Way recognized individuals who have made a strong commitment to some of United Way’s signature volunteer opportunities. Dolores … Read more
Senior Justice and Wellness Expo promises to be better than ever
Last year’s Senior Justice and Wellness Expo was one of the biggest events in Allegheny County celebrating Older Americans Month, with more than 500 older adults in attendance. This year’s expo promises to be even bigger. It will take place on Wednesday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the IBEW Circuit Center, … Read more
Virtual Senior Academy gives local seniors engaging, easy and free online platform for lifelong learning
Have you always wanted to study a particularly intriguing topic, dabble in different types of art, or experience being part of a fascinating book discussion group? Now you can do this (and much more) from the comfort of your home or with a group of friends at your local senior center through the Jewish Healthcare … Read more
Caregiver support groups help those who are taking care of loved ones
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
A tribute to my friend Ron, a senior advocate and so much more
The last time I talked to my friend Ron Deutsch of Lawrenceville’s 9th Ward was on Super Bowl Sunday. For true sons of Pittsburgh like us, it wasn’t really the Super Bowl since the Steelers weren’t playing. Ron summed it up best: “I’ll be happy as long as the Patriots don’t get another ring.” Ron … Read more
Programs offered through District Attorney’s Office and local police help keep seniors safe in the event of a 911 emergency
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