By Gina Mazza Those who’ve worked with Linda Hall during her span of 39 years with the Beaver County Office on Aging know her to be a humble, behind-the-scenes person whose heart was deeply embedded in the agency’s mission to help older adults in the county have a better quality of life, stay safe and … Read more
What are some of your favorite memories from your childhood library? By Debbie Smith Wagner Libraries remind us that there are so many wonderful things in the world. They are a place for not only books, but a whole world of community, knowledge, communication, education, and culture. Most of us have memories of spending time … Read more
By Gina Mazza Another wonderful Beaver County Senior Day took place in October at Beaver Valley Mall. The event, which was made possible by the Center at the Mall and Beaver County Office on Aging, hosted more than 40 vendors and 250 older adults. In addition to receiving valuable information, there were lots of interactive … Read more
By Rebecca Barnes, PA MEDI CoordinatorBeaver County Office on Aging Question: What is a PERS? Answer: A Personal Emergency Response System lets you call for help in an emergency by pushing a button 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A console box is set up with your telephone service and an emergency response … Read more
By Mary Bach There are two wonderful things that come with age: grandchildren and senior discounts! Senior discounts are a fantastic way to help maintain your budget. While a wide variety of discounts are out there in the marketplace, many of them are not advertised or promoted. Many places and services provide savings if you … Read more
By Debbie Wagner A big part of the holidays is making and preserving memories, and this month’s Vintage Debbie question is specifically about preserving food. There is no doubt that recollections of holidays past invoke memories of being around the table with families and friends, enjoying a variety of delicious aromas and tastes. Some of … Read more
By Debbie Smith Wagner There are shortcuts to happiness and dancing is one of them! Most of us can remember special occasions where dancing was important; but our question today is all about our memories of learning to dance. I perform for many senior communities and the one thing that everyone has in common is … Read more
The unconditional love of a pet can add joy, fun and a sense of comfort to anyone of any age. Older adults sometimes have fewer opportunities to socialize and get out of the house, and the companionship of a pet can fill that void in the most delightful ways. In fact, research shows that owning … 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
The group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Beaver library. We do have a few needles and yarn available. Folks may want to bring their own needle, we suggest #8 or 9 size straight needles. If folks are beginners, the group has people who can assist them. About 10 … Read more