Elaine Riberich volunteers as a garden steward with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, tending gardens at the busy intersections of Beechwood, Saline and Hazelwood avenues and at Forbes Avenue in Oakland, next to Dippy the dinosaur. Her dedication to stewarding community flower gardens is so great that she even convinced a city councilwoman to refurbish nearby … Read more
With Elder Abuse Awareness Day being recognized on June 15, we reflect on how the last two years have been particularly devastating to older adults in Allegheny County. Conditions created by the pandemic health crisis have killed more seniors than any other age group. Additionally, it created an environment in which people have often felt … Read more
DHS is happy to welcome Dr. Tharp Gilliam, a behavioral scientist and long-time leader in the county’s non-profit sector, as the new head of the Area Agency on Aging. Prior to joining DHS, Tharp Gilliam served in several non-profit senior leadership roles, including most recently as a director of research and evaluation for the Homewood … Read more
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet has many health benefits. They provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of the body (such as potassium, dietary fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A and C) and are likely to reduce the risk of some chronic diseases. Another … Read more
This is no April Fools’ Day joke! Our Care and Support programs are back in-person. We also have virtual options available. Make a commitment this month to nurture your understanding of Alzheimer’s and all other dementia as early detection is critical. Register at https://bit.ly/3JVw1UQ or call 800.272.3900. r PA Chapter
West Hills Symphonic Band “Spring Pops Concert!” Montour High School, Clever Road, Robinson Township This WHSB “Spring Pops Concert” features, in a once in a lifetime opportunity for both the band AND the audience, two bona fide, SUPERSTAR soloists!! Direct from her stunning, critically acclaimed Pittsburgh Opera performance as Micaela in Bizet’s “Carmen,” is a … Read more
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May 14, 2022 Brian Butko Bakery Square, East Liberty, 10 am Kicking off the event with a discussion of Isaly’s and other books from the Heinz History Center
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party.” —Robin Williams Make the most of this exhilarating season by getting outdoors to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and loads of fun with your grandkids with these family activities. Plant a flower or vegetable garden. Gather up the grandkids, head to the nursery, and pick out … Read more
The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians, or LAMP — which recently completed substantial interior and exterior renovations — serves a vital role in providing literacy, learning and entertainment resources for many individuals in Pittsburgh living with visual impairments and other disabilities that prevent them from being able to access standard print. LAMP administers services through … Read more