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
Pictured above: Todd DePastino Breakfast club gives local veterans a forum for sharing their stories By Gina MazzaFor Pittsburgh Senior News Storytelling is ingrained in the very fabric of our humanity. The act of sharing our stories can identify our commonalities and connect us in ways that inspire, educate, catalyze action and even heal hearts. … Read more
Here are two videos from the Beaver County Office on Aging.
Beware of Coronavirus Scams and Fraud As the COVID-19 situation continues, so do the scams and fraud directed toward older adults. What should you do to protect yourself? ●Do NOT give out your Social Security number, Medicare number, bank account or other personal information in response to unsolicited texts, emails or phone calls. ●If anyone … Read more
Written by Maria Montaro Due to the current COVID-19 crisis we’ve had to social distance ourselves from our volunteers and drastically cut back the number of individuals we work with to fulfill our mission. On an annual basis the Food Bank relies on more than 6,000 volunteers to provide support in everything we do. None … Read more
The Department of Human Services has launched a statewide Support and Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. Call 1-855-284-2494 … Read more