Share Your Stories Stories build community and connect us even when we can’t be physically together. Recalling adventures with childhood friends, that family weekend at the beach, a teacher who helped guide your life, or how you learned you would become a grandparent—all of those stories connect you with your past and the people who … Read more
Allegheny County Department of Human Services Many of us are struggling with social distancing, but it can be exceptionally challenging for older adults, people who live alone, those with health issues, and even new parents. Taking just a few minutes to call, leave a handwritten note, or have a short visit (from a safe distance) … Read more
Thanks Gallagher Home Healthcare for sharing the beautiful Welcome May document
Absentee and Mail in Ballots Will Be Available for PA June Primary Election Pennsylvania’s primary election has been rescheduled for June 2, 2020, and voters have the option to vote either by absentee or mail-in ballot rather than going to their polling place on Election Day. These ballot applications will be accepted through May 26, … Read more
Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 5, April 29, 2020 The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Has Safety Recommendations The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission wants everyone to stay safe during spring storms. During a storm: ●Call your utility hotline to report outages. Do not assume that the utility knows about your outage … Read more
Visit Pittsburgh Did you know the first smiley emoticon was created in Pittsburgh? ? Or that we have three rivers and the National Aviary is America’s only independent indoor nonprofit zoo? ? WOW your next e-learning session or virtual meeting with an interesting fact that makes Pittsburgh special! Find out more here ? https://bit.ly/2VL3f2F #LovePGH … Read more
National Volunteer Caregiving Network · It’s National Volunteer Week. Please show extra appreciation for all our volunteer caregivers this week! They show kindness and compassion for our loved ones and we should do the same for them. This week take the time to tell a volunteer how much you appreciate them. #volunteercaregiving #faithinactionvolunteers #nationalvolunteercaregivers #localvolunteercaregiving … Read more
FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH, A PERFECT TIME TO PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE By Tom Winschel Social Security District Manager in Pittsburgh, PA April is Financial Literacy Month, a month focused on educating people about the importance of planning for a secure financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan, and we have … Read more
Is the Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals (HDM) program still operating? Yes, the HDM program is fully operational and new referrals for HDM are being taken through Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging SeniorLine at 412-350-5460. Currently, the Home delivered Meal program is delivering frozen meals. Delivery days of … Read more
FEC offers free professional financial counseling to Pittsburgh residents The times we find ourselves in have many of us feeling uncertain about our financial situation, especially when it comes to our retirement savings. That is why the free service being offered by the Pittsburgh Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is more important than ever. The FEC … Read more